Methodology in Social Sciences

Course Code:

SPRI 421

Course Period:

Autumn

Course Type:

Core

P:

3

Application:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

7

Course Language:

Fransızca

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.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 9: Simulation, 12: Case Study

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Testing, C: Homework

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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

Week	Topics
1	Introduction au programme : méthodologie de recherche
2	Domaine, Objet et Problématique de recherche I
3	Problématique de recherche II et Hypothèses
4	Structure générale du mémoire et Plan à élaborer
5	Résumé, Introduction et Conclusion
6	Cadre théorique et Contexte de recherche
7	PARTIEL
8	Méthodologie de recherche I: Recherche qualitative et analyse
9	Méthodologie de recherche II: Recherche quantitative et analyse
10	Références bibliographiques et Citations
11	Introduction au projet de mémoire I
12	Introduction au projet de mémoire II
13	Introduction au projet de mémoire III
14	Soutenance de mémoire
15	Conclusion et Discussion
16	FINAL

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook		Guide de mémoire de licence, Université Yeditepe, Science Po FR, EE, 2019
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

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
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	Students gain written and oral expression skills in French and Turkish languages at a level to follow the developments in the international arena.					X
2	Students can learn Turkey's political and social structure, the position of Turkey in the international system and can learn to defend their views on this issue.			X
3	Students can develop creative and analytical thinking and research skills based on collaboration and group work.					X
4	Understands and uses the basic concepts and theories of disciplines such as law, economics and sociology			X
5	Students participate in social responsibility projects and activities and gain awareness of social problems.		X
6	Students understand the scientific thinking skill using research methods in social sciences, make an oral presentation and write a dissertation.					X
7	Students evaluate the knowledge and skills related to the field and can be open to professional development.			X
8	Students can learn the structure of national and international institutions, understands their functioning, and creates solutions to problems by using the concepts and theories of its field.			X
9	Students internalize the concepts of social justice and the universality of law, understand the importance of social development and global competition, and analyze 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	3	45
Hours for off the classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	15	3	45
Mid-terms	1	35	35
	0	0	0
Homework	0	0	0
Final	1	45	45
Total Workload			170
Total Workload / 25 (h)			6,8
ECTS Credit of the Course			7

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