| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Master's Degree With Thesis |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 7 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Distinguish the use of appropriate terminology and method in terms of qualitative research.
- Develops specific skills, competences and perspectives needed by professionals in the field.
- Forms a broader understanding of an intellectual-cultural activity.
- Matches the appropriate data collection techniques with the right study area and participant profile.
- Compares the differences and similarities between qualitative and quantitative research.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | The main objective of this course is to familiarize students with the fundamentals of qualitative research in the social sciences, with a focus on psychological research. Students will explore the epistemological, methodological, and theoretical assumptions underlying qualitative inquiry. The course is primarily concerned with research design, data collection techniques, and basic data analysis approaches. While this is a beginner-level course, students will gain hands-on experience with data coding and interpretation. They will also search for, read, and present published qualitative work, improving their familiarity with qualitative research in psychology. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction to the class and qualitative methods |
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2nd Week |
Fundamentals of qualitative research |
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3rd Week |
Planning and designing qualitative research |
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4th Week |
Qualitative data collection: Interviews |
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5th Week |
Qualitative data collection: Focus groups, textual data |
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6th Week |
Qualitative data analysis: Transcription and coding |
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7th Week |
Moving towards analysis |
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8th Week |
Mid-Term Exam |
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9th Week |
Identifying, analysing and interpreting patterns in data |
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10th Week |
Identifying, analysing and interpreting patterns in data |
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11th Week |
Quality criteria in qualitative research |
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12th Week |
Reporting qualitative research |
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13th Week |
Paper presentations |
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14th Week |
Paper presentations |
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15th Week |
Paper presentations |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Braun, V. & Clarke, V. (2013). Successful Qualitative Research: A Practical Guide for Beginners. Sage Publications.
Willig, C. (2013). Introducing Qualitative Research in Psychology (3rd Ed.). Open University Press.
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Project
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
30 |
| Quiz |
2 |
15 |
| Presentation of Article |
1 |
20 |
| Total(%) |
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65 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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65 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
35 |
| 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 |
3 |
3 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
2 |
6 |
12 |
| Individual or group work |
14 |
7 |
98 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
30 |
30 |
| Course hours |
15 |
3 |
45 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
15 |
15 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
|
|
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| Final exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Homework |
|
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| Project |
1 |
8 |
8 |
| Total Work Load | 212 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 7.06 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 7 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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