| Course Type | Compulsory Course |
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| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Year of Study | 3 |
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| Semester | Sixth Term (Spring) |
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| ECTS | 5 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Select a research topic per the qualitative research approach and identify a research problem.
- Distinguish the characteristics of the research designs within the scope of the qualitative research approach and compares the designs according to their characteristics.
- Define data collection methods and techniques appropriate to the research design chosen.
- Dominate the sampling techniques in qualitative research and select and use the sampling technique appropriate to the purpose of the research.
- Predict qualitative researchers' challenges and propose solutions to possible challenges by adhering to research ethics.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | Yes(SOCI325) |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | No |
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| Course Description | This course covers a range of qualitative research methods that are widely used in social sciences. The curriculum begins by providing an overview of the historical, epistemological, and ontological foundations of these methods. Students will then explore common approaches to collecting qualitative data, research design, and ethical planning. Through this course, students will develop a solid understanding of the fundamental principles and concepts of qualitative research in social sciences. They will be introduced to various data collection methods, from in-depth interviewing and focus groups to participant observation/ethnography, virtual/visual analysis, and comparison/case studies. In addition, they will learn about different methods of data analysis, such as qualitative content analysis, narrative analysis, and discourse analysis. Practical experience is also provided through a self-developed research project, which will demonstrate the diversity of methodological approaches and their application to specific research questions and designs in the social sciences. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction to the course |
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2nd Week |
Philosophical, Paradigm and Interpretive Frameworks |
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3rd Week |
Designing a Qualitative Study |
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4th Week |
Qualitative Approaches (Narrative Research, Phenomenology, Grounded Theory, Ethnography, Case Study) |
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5th Week |
Qualitative Approaches (Narrative Research, Phenomenology, Grounded Theory, Ethnography, Case Study) |
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6th Week |
Qualitative Sampling |
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7th Week |
Qualitative Methods |
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8th Week |
Mid-term Exam |
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9th Week |
Qualitative Methods |
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10th Week |
Data Analysis and Representation |
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11th Week |
Writing a Qualitative Research |
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12th Week |
MaxQda |
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13th Week |
Validation and Reliability |
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14th Week |
Presentations |
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15th Week |
Public Holiday |
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16th Week |
General overview of the course. |
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17th Week |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Creswell, J. W., & Poth, C. N. (2016). Qualitative inquiry and research design: Choosing among five approaches. Sage publications.
Creswell, J. W., & Creswell, J. D. (2017). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches. Sage publications.
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
- Presentation
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
40 |
| Assignment |
1 |
15 |
| Total(%) |
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55 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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55 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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45 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| 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 Load | 156 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 5.2 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 |
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| Language of Instruction | English |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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