Course Language:
French
Course Objectives:
This course focuses on the redaction of undergraduate thesis and tackles the research methods in social sciences.
Course Content:
Social fact, Study object, Initial question, Problems, Hypothesis, Theory choice, Methods of research, Technics of analysis.
Teaching Methods:
Teaching Methods 1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 9: Simulation, 12: Case Study
Assessment Methods:
Assessment Methods A: Testing, C: Homework
Vertical Tabs
Course Learning Outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Program Learning Outcomes | Teaching & Learning Methods | Asssesments Methods | ||
| The student acquires the tools of analysis which are necessary for an academic research. | 1, 8 | 1,2,3,9,12 | A, C | ||
| The student improves his professional skills by learning these topics in French. | 5 | 1,2,3,9,12 | A, C | ||
| The student learns about different research models. | 1, 8 | 1,2,3,9,12 | A, C | ||
Course Flow
| COURSE CONTENT | ||||
| Week | Topics | Study Materials | ||
| 1 | Literature review (Proquest, Google Scholar, Yeditepe Bilgi Merkezi, theses.fr, UlusalTezMer., Cairn, Persee, Isodore) | |||
| 2 | Table of Contents (LaTeX) | |||
| 3 | Bibliography and References (Mendeley, EndNote) | |||
| 4 | Quantitative research methods I - Survey (Google Forms) | |||
| 5 | Quantitative research methods II - Survey (Survey Monkey) | |||
| 6 | Quantitative research methods III - Survey (Qualtrics) | |||
| 7 | Midterm Exam | |||
| 8 | Qualitative research methods I (Théorie ancrée) | |||
| 9 | Qualitative research methods I (Théorie ancrée) | |||
| 10 | Content and discourse analysis I (NVivo) | |||
| 11 | Content and discourse analysis II (NVivo) | |||
| 12 | Presentation of data and elaboration of tables I | |||
| 13 | Research ethics and publication I (Turnitin) | |||
| 14 | Research ethics and publication II (iThenticate) | |||
| 15 | Conclusion et Discussion | |||
| 16 | Final Exam | |||
Recommended Sources
| RECOMMENDED SOURCES | |||
| Textbook | Qualitative and Quantitative Research Application Guide | ||
| Additionnal Resources | BARDIN L. (1999), L’analyse de contenu, (1e éd.1977), PUF, Paris BEAUD M. (2006), L’art de la thèse : Comment préparer et rédiger un mémoire de master, une thèse de doctorat ou tout autre travail universitaire à l'ère du Net, La Découverte, Paris BECKER H., (2002), Les ficelles du métier : comment conduire sa recherche en sciences sociales, La Découverte (Repères), Paris BLANCHET A. et GOTMAN A. (1992), L’enquête et ses méthodes : l’entretien, Nathan, Paris De SINGLY F. (1992), L’enquête et ses méthodes : le questionnaire, Nathan, Paris MOSCOVICI S. et BUSCHINI F. (2003), Les méthodes des sciences humaines, PUF, Paris |
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Material Sharing
| MATERIAL SHARING | |||
| Documents | Working on oral presentations. Watching documentaries for visual understanding. Making presentation with slides. | ||
| Assignments | Preparing presentations Writing articles on given subjects Preparing essays |
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| Exams | Midterm Exam, Debates, Final Exam | ||
Assessment
| ASSESSMENT | ||||
| IN-TERM STUDIES | NUMBER | PERCENTAGE | ||
| Mid-terms | 1 | 100 | ||
| Quizzes | 0 | 0 | ||
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 100 | |||
| CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADES | 70 | |||
| CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADES | 30 | |||
| Total | 100 | |||
Course’s Contribution to Program
| COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM | ||||||
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Ability of written and oral expression in French and Turkish languages at a level to follow the developments in the international arena. | X | ||||
| 2 | Learning of the political and social structure of Turkey and defends her views on its position and importance in the international system. | X | ||||
| 3 | Creative and analytical thinking and research skills based on collaboration and group work. | X | ||||
| 4 | Basic concepts and theories of disciplines such as law, economics and sociology with which the field interacts. | X | ||||
| 5 | Participation in social responsibility projects and activities and gains awareness of social problems. | X | ||||
| 6 | Using of research methods in social sciences, makes oral presentations and writes a graduation thesis. | X | ||||
| 7 | Evaluation of knowledge and skills related to the field and is open to professional development. | X | ||||
| 8 | Knowing of the structure of national and international institutions, comprehends their functioning, and produces solutions to problems by using the concepts and theories of the field. | X | ||||
| 9 | Use of the concepts of social justice and universality of law, comprehends the importance of social development and global competition, and analyzes the similarities and differences between political systems. | X | ||||
ECTS
| ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION | ||||
| Activities | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
| Course duration ( Including the exam week; 16* Total course hours) | 15 | 5 | 75 | |
| Hours for off the classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 20 | 5 | 100 | |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 50 | 50 | |
| 2 | 50 | 100 | ||
| Homework | 2 | 50 | 100 | |
| Final | 1 | 90 | 90 | |
| Total Workload | 515 | |||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | ||||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 20 | |||