Information Package / Course Catalogue
Scientific Research Methods
Course Code: GZ503
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

The student will be provided with an understanding of the epistemological and methodological codes of communication research, their historical development, research design and the methods by which data will be obtained. In addition, the possibilities of new communication technologies and analysis programs are emphasized.

Course Content

The epistemological and methodological codes of communication research, their historical development, research design and data collection methods are covered. In addition, the possibilities offered by new communication technologies and analysis programs are emphasized.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Ali Emre DİNGİN
Learning Outcomes
1.Have knowledge about current communication research
2.Understand the relationships between research and theory
3.Having knowledge about research ethics
4.Mastering current communication studies
5.Applying the learned methods and concepts by associating them with each other
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Toplumsal Araştırma Yöntemleri Cilt 1 ve 2, W. Lawrence Neuman, Yayın Odası, 2006
2.Yeni Medya Çalışmalarında Araştırma Yöntem ve Teknikleri, Mutlu Binark, Ayrıntı Yayınları, 2014
3.Studying and Researching with Social Media, Megan Poore, 2014, Sage Publishing
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction and giving information about the course content
Week 2 - Theoretical
Linking research and theory
Week 3 - Theoretical
Research theories
Week 4 - Theoretical
Research theories
Week 5 - Theoretical
Research theories
Week 6 - Theoretical
Approaches in Communication Research
Week 7 - Theoretical
Approaches in Communication Research
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Basic concepts of the history of Social Sciences and Communication Research
Week 10 - Theoretical
Code concept
Week 11 - Theoretical
Concept of representation
Week 12 - Theoretical
Semiotics
Week 13 - Theoretical
Linguistics
Week 14 - Theoretical
Discussion on applications
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 - Theory152375
Term Project28220
Midterm Examination114115
Final Examination114115
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
5
5
2
5
OÇ-2
5
5
5
OÇ-3
3
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
OÇ-5
5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026