COURSE UNIT TITLE

: RESEARCH METHODS IN POLITICS

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
IRE 2203 RESEARCH METHODS IN POLITICS COMPULSORY 3 0 0 6

Offered By

Political Science and International Relations (English)

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR ILKIM ÖZDIKMENLI ÇELIKOĞLU

Offered to

Political Science and International Relations (English)

Course Objective

The aim of the course is to enable students in the field of Political Science and International Relations to learn how to conduct research within the framework of ethical rules by establishing cause-effect relationships and applying research methods.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   1. Understand a range of research methods, techniques and skills and how they can be used to address particular research questions.
2   2. Diagnose the related issue; define the problem statement regarding the studies issue; ask the valid research questions.
3   3. Perform a literature review and synthesize existing knowledge and research related to the research question.
4   4. Design data collection methods, devices to collect, identify qualitative and quantitative data and material.
5   5. Apply appropriate tools to analyze data.
6   6. Write research project proposals to address particular research questions.
7   7. Communicate and discuss research projects and issues with others in written and verbal forms.
8   8. Develop problem solving and analytical skills.
9   9. Develop and enhance the essential interpersonal skills to be an effective team member.
10   10. Develop oral/written communication skills; articulate and defend his/her position.
11   11. Recognize and deal with ethical issues arising in the conduct of research.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Week 1: Introduction
2 Week 2: What s Social Research
3 Week 3: Theory and Social Research
4 Week 4: Formulating a Research Idea, Literature Review & Where to Find Research Literature
5 Week 5: DEU Library visit
6 Week 6: Writing a Research Paper & Ethics of Research
7 Week 7: Workshop on writing a research paper
8 Week 8: Conducting Quantitative Research: Experiments & Surveys
9 Week 9: Conducting Qualitative Research: Field Research, Historical-Comparative Research, Case Study
10 Week 10: Content Analysis & Discourse Analysis
11 Week 11: Presentations
12 Week 12: Presentations
13 Week 13: Presentations
14 Week 14: Presentations

Recomended or Required Reading

-Matt Henn, Mark Weinstein and Nick Foard, A Short Introduction to Social Research, London: SAGE Publications, 2006.
-W. Lawrence Neuman, Basics of Social Research: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches, Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 2007.
-Bear F. Braumoeller and Anne E. Sartori, Empirical-Quantitative Approaches to the Study of International Relations, in Cases, Numbers, Models: International Relations Research Methods, Detlef F. Sprinz and Yael Wolinsky (eds.), Michigan: University of Michigan, 2002.
-Andrew Bennett, Case Study Methods: Design, Use, and Comparative Advantages, in Cases, Numbers, Models: International Relations Research Methods, Detlef F. Sprinz and Yael Wolinsky (eds.), Michigan: University of Michigan, 2002.
-Audie Klotz, Case Selection , in Qualitative Methods in International Relations, Audie Klotz and Deepa Prakash (eds.), Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan, 2008.
-Margaret G. Hermann, Content Analysis in Qualitative Methods in International Relations, Audie Klotz and Deepa Prakash (eds.), Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan, 2008.
-Iver B. Neumann, Discourse Analysis in Qualitative Methods in International Relations, Audie Klotz and Deepa Prakash (eds.), Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan, 2008.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1.Lecture
2.Presentation
3.Assignment
4.Term Paper

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 AS1 1.Assignment
2 PS1 1.Presentation
3 AS2 2.Assignment
4 PS2 2.Presentation
5 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE AS1 * 0.40 + PS1 * 0.10 + AS2 * 0.40 +PS2 * 0.10


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. The learner will state the basic terms and concepts related to scientific research.
2. The learner will explain the rationale behind making a scientific research by making a literature review, by asking a research question, by collecting and analyzing data and coming to a conclusion.
3. The learner will diagnose the related problem and recommend solutions depending upon the results of the studied issue.
4. The learner will categorize the details regarding data collection and analysis methods.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Attending at least 70% of lectures is mandatory.
2. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action. To understand and prevent
plagiarism, please see the following link: https://www.plagiarism.org/understandingplagiarism.
3. Participation in class and group work is necessary.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zühal Ünalp Çepel, zuhal.unalp[at]deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

By appointment

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 3 42
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 3 42
Preparing assignments 1 12 12
Preparing presentations 1 10 10
In-class practices 1 5 5
Project Assignment 1 25 25
Final Assignment 1 25 25
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 161

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13
LO.15
LO.25
LO.35
LO.45
LO.55
LO.65
LO.75
LO.85
LO.95
LO.105
LO.115

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