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Program of Sociology (Turkish)

SOC326

QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS IN SOCIAL SCIENCES

Course Code
SOC326
Semester
Sixth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study3
SemesterSixth Term (Spring)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learns social research designs comparatively.
  2. Learns and applies contemporary qualitative research methods such as photo-elicitation, metaphor analysis, quantitative and qualitative content analysis, and critical discourse analysis.
  3. Learns text analysis methods (hermeneutics, semiotics).
  4. Learns and applies research techniques, including focus group interviews.
  5. Learns qualitative research traditions in field studies (narrative, biography, grounded theory, phenomenological research, ethnographic research, and case study).
  6. Plans mixed-method research designs. Students who have taken a quantitative research course in the previous term collect qualitative data to prepare a mixed-method research project for the final.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesYes(SOC325)
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionQualitative research methods aims to introduce participants to qualitative research techniques, which is an increasingly popular research method among educational research. Qualitative research methods in educational sciences, qualitative research design, data collection and data analysis techniques in qualitative research will be examined practically within the scope of the course.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction and Social Research Designs
2nd Week Social Research Designs and General Characteristics of Qualitative Research
3rd Week Photo-elicitation Studies
4th Week Metaphor Analysis
5th Week Quantitative and Qualitative Content Analysis
6th Week Critical Discourse Analysis, Deconstruction, Semiotic and Hermeneutic Studies
7th Week Midterm Exam
8th Week Qualitative Research Traditions in Field Studies
9th Week Focus Group Studies
10th Week Narrative, Biography, and Oral History
11th Week Phenomenological Studies and Case Analysis
12th Week Grounded Theory Studies
13th Week Examples of Mixed-Method Research Designs
14th Week Integration of Previous Quantitative Study with New Grounded Theory Work
15th Week Public Holiday
16th Week Final Evaluations and Presentations
Recommended or Required Reading*Akıncı,N.C., Balcı,E.,Dursun,E. (2012) Hekime Yönelik Şiddet.Yurt ve Dunya Dergisi.
*Bilgin,N. (2014) Sosyal Bilimlerde İçerik Analizi.Teoriler ve Örnek Çalışmlar.Ankara:Siyasal
*Creswell,J. W. (2017) Qualitative, Quantitaive and Mixed Method Approaches . London:Sage
*Creswell,J.W., Poth, C.N. (2017) Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches. New York Sage.
*Creswell,J.W. (2018) Designing and Conducting Mixed Methods Research. London :Sage.
*Collins,P.H., Bilge,S. (2023)Kesisimsellik: Teori ve Pratikte Toplumsal Adalet Arayışı.(çev.Ege Acar)Ankara:Fol.
*Elliott, R. (1996). Discourse analysis: exploring action, function and conflict in social texts. Marketing Intelligence & Planning. 14, 6, 65.
*Gee, P. J. (1999). An introduction to discourse analysis: theory and method. (1st ed.). London: Routledge.
*Kasapoglu,A. (1992)Sosyolojide Hermeneutik Uygulamaları. Felsefe Dergisi
*Kasapoglu,A.,Ecevit,M. (2004) Culture and Social Structure: Identity in Turkey. Human Studies.27, 137-167.
*Kasapoglu,A. (2011 ) Bir Halk Sosyolojisi Örneği Olarak Adımlar Dergisinin Semiotik İncelemesi. Sosyoloji Araştırmaları Dergisi.14 (1).
*Kasapoglu,A. (2015) Globalization and The Impact of Austerity Measures in Turkey: The Narratives of Women in the Tunnel. International Journal of Gender and Women Studies.3 (2).
*Kasapoglu,A. (2013) Heryer Taksim Heryer Direniş. 13 Haziran 2013 ve Artcı Sarsıntıları.Yurt ve Dünya,
*Kasapoglu,A. (2015) Sosyolojide Temellendirilmiş Kuram Uygulamaları. İstanbul:İletişim.
*Kasapoglu,A. (2016) Problems of Sociology Education in Turkey on Its 100th Anniversary. Sage Open,1-13.
*Kasapoglu,A. (2016) ?Parental Concerns on The 100th Anniversary of Sociology Education in Turkey.? Universal Journal of Education 4(1) :104-108.
*Kasapoglu, A(2022)(der) Sosyolojide Karma Desen Araştırmaları. Yeni İnsan Yayınevi.
*Newmann,L. (2016) Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches. London:Pearson.
*Saldana,J. (2024) Nitel Araştırmalar için Kodlama El Kitabı (çev.A.Tüfekçi ve S.N.Şad) .Ankara Pegem Akademi
*Sözen, E. (1999). Söylem: belirsizlik, mübadele, bilgi, güç ve refleksivite. İstanbul: Paradigma Yayınları.
*Seale, C.(2nd ed.). In. Researching Society and Culture. (367-383). London:Sage
*van Dijk, T. (2003). Critical discourse analysis. D.Schiffrin., D. Tannen, & E., H. Hamilton (Ed.), In The Handbook of *Discourse Analysis. (352-372). Oxford: Blakwell Publishing.
*Wodak, R. & Meyer, M. (2002). Methods of critical discourse analysis. London: Sage Publications.
*Wood, L., A. & Kroger, R., O. (2000). Doing discourse analysis: methods for studying action in talk and text. London: Sage
*Wooffitt, R. (2005). Conversation analysis and discourse analysis: a comparative and critical introduction. London: Sage
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Presentation
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 0 0 0
Preparation for Final exam 1 60 60
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 50 50
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 0 0 0
Total Work Load156
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.2
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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