Information Package / Course Catalogue
Method and Ethics in Communication Research
Course Code: STV500
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

To provide necessary information and equipment about communication researches and communication studies. To apply the learned methods with knowledge about the communication researches that are done today.

Course Content

At the end of the course students gain the ability to analyze media related events by understanding the methods of communication research. In order to acquire this competency, the students are given the mastery of new communication technologies by emphasizing the related topics.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Turan AKKOYUN
Learning Outcomes
1.Having Knowledge on Current Communication Researches
2.Understanding the Relationship Between Research and Theories
3.Having Information about Research Ethics
4. To be able to master current communication studies.
5.Applying learned methods and concepts in relation to each other.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Giving information about meeting and course content
Week 2 - Theoretical
Research and theory connection
Week 3 - Theoretical
Research theories
Week 4 - Theoretical
Research theories
Week 5 - Theoretical
Research theories
Week 6 - Theoretical
Approaches in Communication Studies
Week 7 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm exam
Week 8 - Theoretical
Basic concepts of history of social sciences and communication research
Week 9 - Theoretical
Code concept
Week 10 - Theoretical
The concept of representation
Week 11 - Theoretical
Semiotics
Week 12 - Theoretical
Linguistics
Week 13 - Theoretical
Discussion on applications
Week 14 - Theoretical
Generating a new app
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory170351
Assignment121122
Midterm Examination120121
Final Examination130131
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
3
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-3
4
3
4
4
4
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026