Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
3MİL205Media Research1+2+02322.11.2024

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Associate Degree
Department / Program Media and Communication
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course It is aimed to teach how the research methods used in social sciences are used in the field of communication in order to explore the scientific aspect of the field of media and communication.
Course Content Research methods in social sciences, quantitative research, qualitative research, techniques used in quantitative research, techniques used in qualitative research, survey, interview, text analysis, content analysis, discourse analysis, interpretation of data, ethical responsibilities in research
Course Methods and Techniques Lecture, discussion, homework
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Instructor Betül GÜNDOĞAN betul.gundogan@gedik.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Sait Gürbüz (2018). Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri. İstanbul: Seçkin Yayıncılık.
Deniz Yengin (2017). İletişim Çalışmalarında Araştırma Yöntemleri ve Uygulamaları. İstanbul: Der Yayınları.
Course Notes
Course Notes Lecture, case study, question-answer, discussion

Course Category
Social Sciences %40
Field %60

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 30
Assignment 2 % 20
Final examination 1 % 50
Total
4
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 2 28
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 2 28
Assignments 2 4 8
Mid-terms 1 10 10
Final examination 1 15 15
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 3 89

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Learns how social sciences conduct research.
2 Learns different research methods used in the field of communication.
3 Understands the differences between quantitative and qualitative research.
4 Explores how communication research is used in the sector.
5 Gains knowledge about how research methods are used for academic purposes.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to social sciences and research in social sciences Course Notes
2 Research tradition in media and communication Course notes
3 Method selection in communication research Course notes
4 Quantitative research methods 1 Course notes
5 Quantitative research methods 2 Course notes
6 Qualitative research methods 1 Course notes
7 Qualitative research methods 2 Course notes
8 Data collection processes Course notes
9 Methods of analyzing research data Course notes
10 Ethical responsibilities in data collection Course notes
11 Communication research and sectoral uses Course notes
12 Research examples 1 Course notes
13 Research examples 2 Course notes
14 Research examples 3 Course notes

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15
All 3 3 4 3 2 3 5 5 3 3 5 3 2 4 5
C1 2 3 4 3 3 2 5 5 3 2 5 3 2 4 5
C2 4 3 4 3 2 4 5 5 3 2 5 3 2 3 5
C3 4 4 3 4 3 3 5 5 3 2 5 4 3 4 5
C4 3 4 4 3 2 4 5 5 4 4 5 4 2 4 5
C5 4 3 4 2 2 3 5 5 3 3 5 3 3 4 5

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