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DERS TANITIM BİLGİLERİ (İNGİLİZCE)
Course Information
Course Name
Research
Methods
Prequisites
Course
Language
Couse Type
Mode of
Delivery (face
to face,
distance
learning)
Learning and
Teaching
Strategies
Instructor(s)
Course
Objective
Learning
Outcomes
Code Semester
INT
212
2
Theory
Application Laboratuary National
(Saat/Hafta) (Saat/hafta) (hours/week) Credit
3
0
0
3
ECTS
6
English
Required
Face to face
Lecture
Dr. Duygu Dersan Orhan
This course is designed to introduce students of International Relations to the basics of
research methods. The main objective of this course is to develop students’ research
skills.
to demonstrate familiarity with the language and various methods employed in social
research
to conduct a research on a given academic topic.
to generate familiarity with the dimensions, meanings and ethics of of research;
different research techniques and designing a research project
Course
Content
The course will familiarise students with research design, research findings, the use of
research techniques, literature review, the use of available data, data analysis and
presentation.
References
W. Lawrence Neuman, Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative
Approaches, 4th ed. (Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 2000)
Gregory M Scott & Stephen M Garrison, The Political Science Student Writer's Manual,
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3rd ed. (New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 2000)
Kate L Turabian, A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, 5th
ed. (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1987).
Wayne C. Booth, Gregory G. Colomb & Joseph M Williams, The Craft of Research
(Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1995)
Martin Hollis and Steve Smith, “Introduction: Two Traditions” in Explaining and
Understanding International Relations, (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1990).
Weekly Course outline
Weeks
1. Week
Topics
Introduction to the Course: Defining Aims and
Objectives
2. Week
International Relations Methodology
3. Week
Dimensions of Research
4. Week
Pre-study
The Meanings of Methodology
Martin Hollis and Steve Smith,
“Introduction: Two Traditions” in
Explaining and Understanding
International Relations, (Oxford:
Oxford University Press, 1990), 113.
W. Lawrence Neuman, Social
Research Methods: Qualitative and
Quantitative Approaches, 4th ed.
(Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 2000)
Chapter
2:
'Dimensions
of
Research,' 20-38.
W. Lawrence Neuman, Social
Research Methods: Qualitative and
Quantitative Approaches, 4th ed.
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(Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 2000)
Chapter 4: 'The Meanings of
Methodology,' 63-88.
5. Week
The Ethics and Politics of Social Research
6. Week
Basics of Quantitative Research
W. Lawrence Neuman, Social
Research Methods: Qualitative and
Quantitative Approaches, 4th ed.
(Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 2000)
Chapter 5: 'The Ethics and Politics
of Social Research,' 89-120.
W. Lawrence Neuman, Social
Research Methods: Qualitative and
Quantitative Approaches, 4th ed.
(Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 2000)
Chapter 6: 'Qualitative and
Quantitative Research Designs,'
121-155.
7. Week
Basics of Qualitative Research
8. Week
Midterm
9. Week
Understanding the Research Process and
Selecting a Research Design
10. Week
W. Lawrence Neuman, Social
Research Methods: Qualitative and
Quantitative Approaches, 4th ed.
(Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 2000)
Chapter 6: 'Qualitative and
Quantitative Research Designs,'
121-155.
Designing a Research Project: The Literature
Review
David E. McNabb, Research
Methods for Political Science:
Quantitative
and
Qualitative
Approaches, 40-65.
W. Lawrence Neuman, Social
Research Methods: Qualitative and
Quantitative Approaches, 4th ed.
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(Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 2000)
Chapter 16: 'Reviewing the
Literature and Writing a Report,'
444-480.
Gregory M Scott & Stephen M
Garrison, The Political Science
Student Writer's Manual, 3rd ed.
(New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 2000)
Chapter 10: 'Traditional Research
Papers and Literature Reviews,'
205-214.
11. Week
Wayne C. Booth, Gregory G.
Colomb & Joseph M Williams, The
Craft of Research (Chicago:
University of Chicago Press, 1995)
Chapter
7:
'Making
Good
Arguments,' and Chapter 8: 'Claims
and Evidence,' 88-106.
Designing a Research Project: The Writing
Process I
12. Week
Designing a Research Project: The Writing
Process I
W. Lawrence Neuman, Social
Research Methods: Qualitative and
Quantitative Approaches, 4th ed.
(Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 2000)
Chapter 16:' Reviewing the
Literature and Writing a Report,'
444-480.
Wayne C. Booth, Gregory G.
Colomb & Joseph M Williams, The
Craft of Research (Chicago:
University of Chicago Press, 1995)
Chapter
7:
'Making
Good
Arguments,' and Chapter 8: 'Claims
and Evidence,' 88-106.
W.
Lawrence
Neuman,
Social
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Research Methods: Qualitative and
Quantitative Approaches, 4th ed.
(Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 2000)
Chapter 16:' Reviewing the
Literature and Writing a Report,'
444-480.
13. Week
Gregory M Scott & Stephen M
Garrison, The Political Science
Student Writer's Manual, 3rd ed.
(New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 2000)
Chapter 2: 'Writing Competently,'
49-71.
Designing a Research Project: The Writing
Process II
14. Week
Gregory M Scott & Stephen M
Garrison, The Political Science
Student Writer's Manual, 3rd ed.
(New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 2000)
Chapter 2: 'Writing Competently,'
49-71.
Designing a Research Project: The Writing
Process II
15. Week
16. Week
Kate L Turabian, A Manual for
Writers of Term Papers, Theses,
and Dissertations, 5th ed. (Chicago:
University of Chicago Press, 1987).
Exercises
Final Exam
Kate L Turabian, A Manual for
Writers of Term Papers, Theses,
and Dissertations, 5th ed. (Chicago:
University of Chicago Press, 1987).
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Assesment methods
Course Activities
Number
Attendance
Laboratory
Application
Field Activities
Specific Practical Training (if any)
Assignments
Presentation
Projects
Seminars
Midterms
Final Exam
Percentage %
1
10
1
25
1
25
40
100
Total
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade
success
Percentage of final exam contributing grade success
60
40
100
Total
Course Category
Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
X
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses
Workload and ECTS Calculation
Activities
Course Duration ( Including Exam Week:
16 x Total Hours)
Number
16
Duration
(Hours)
3
Total Work Load
48
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Laboratory
Application
Specific practical training (if any)
Field Activities
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary
work, reinforcement, ect)
Presentation / Seminar Preparation
Projects
Homework assignment
Midterms ( Study duration )
Final ( Study duration )
Total Workload
15
3
45
1
1
1
173/30
30
20
30
30
20
30
6 ECTS
7
Matrix of the Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
Program Outcomes
1
1Acquiring the skills of
understanding, explaining, and using the
fundamental concepts and methodology
of international relations.
2Acquiring the skills of analyzing
international relations from a theoretical
level.
3Acquiring the ability to make
logical interpretations about the recent
either global or national political events.
4Acquiring different perspectives on
Turkey’s relationship with the other states.
5Improving the ability to make
logical predictions about the future
prospects of Turkey and the world states.
6Developing relevant academic and
applied research skills in political areas.
7Improving the ability to use the
modern software, hardware and/or
technological devices.
8Developing in-disciplinary and
interdisciplinary teamwork skills.
9Acquiring an open-minded
behavior through encouraging critical
analysis, interpretation, discussions,
and/or continuous learning.
10- Adopting work ethic and social
responsibility.
11- Developing the skills of
communication.
Contribution Level*
2
3
4
5
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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12- Improving the ability to effectively
develop arguments in both Turkish and
English.
1: Lowest, 2: Low, 3: Average, 4: High, 5: Highest
X
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