Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
HUMAN GEOGRAPHY RESEARCH METHODS UCOG384 6. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 5.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Bachelor's Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
Instructors Nuri YAVAN
Assistants
Goals The main aim of this course is to teach students basic knowledge about research methodology in human geography. In this framework, it is aimed to teach students how to use an empirical research methodology in the field of human geography through this course.
Course Content Within the scope of the course, it is aimed to give basic knowledge and techniques about both quantitative and qualitative methods as well as to learn the writing and presentation rules of the academic research. In this context, the course is also aimed to teach how to design a scientific research (thesis, article, report, seminar, homework etc.), the stages of the research process (data collection, evaluation and analysis) and what is the most frequently used quantitative and qualitative methods in researches on human geography, where they will be used and how the outputs should be interpreted.
Learning Outcomes 1) Using scientific research skills in his/her own research in Human Geography
2) Designing and performing research projects within the field of human geography
3) Gaining ability to select appropriate quantitative and qualitative methodologies for problem-based research

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Introduction to the course Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
2. Week The Dimensions of Scientific Research Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
3. Week Philosophical Background of Methods and Approaches Used in Scientific Research of Human Geography Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
4. Week Planning a Research in Human Geography: Subject Selection, Problem and Research Questions Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
5. Week Literature Review, Evaluation and Analysis in Human Geography Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
6. Week Research Design and Theory Relation in Human Geography: Conceptual Framework, Theory and Hypothesis Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
7. Week Measurement, Variables and Scales in Human Geography Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
8. Week Sampling and Sampling Methods in Human Geography Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
9. Week Data collection in quantitative research of Human Geography Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
10. Week Analysis of Quantitative Data in Human Geography Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
11. Week Data collection in qualitative research of Human Geography Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
12. Week Analysis of qualitative data in Human Geography Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
13. Week Referencing and Ethical Rules in Human Geography Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
14. Week Writing Process of Scientific Research in Human Geography Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Arı, Y. ve Kaya, İ. (Eds.) (2014) Coğrafya Araştırma Yöntemleri. Coğrafyacılar Derneği Yayınları, Balıkesir.
Flowerdew, Robin and Martin, David, (Eds), (2013) Methods in Human Geography, Longman, Harlow.
Kitchin, Rob; Nicholas Tate (2000), Conducting Research in Human Geography, Prentice Hall, NJ.
Remzi Altunışık, Recai Coşkun, Serkan Bayraktaroğlu, Engin Yıldırım (Eds) (2017) Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri, 9. Baskı, Sakarya Yayıncılık, Sakarya.
Yıldırım, A. ve Şimşek, H. (2018) Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri, 11. Baskı, Seçkin Yayınları, Ankara.

ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 2
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 2
Midterm Exam 1 2
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 1 10
Final Exam 1 2
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 20
1 2
1 2
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
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