Qualitative Research Methods
Political Science and Public Administration
Faculty of Political Sciences
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualitative Research Methods | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 4 | Spring | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Adem ÇAYLAK
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Understands the importance of qualitative research in social sciences.
2) Designs and applies qualitative research.
3) Knows and use different qualitative data collection techniques.
4) Evaluates qualitative data.
5) Interprets qualitative data.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| 1 | Middle | Middle | Low | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 2 | Middle | Middle | Low | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 3 | Middle | Middle | Low | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 4 | Middle | Middle | Low | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 5 | Middle | Middle | Low | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
Paradigms in Social Sciences, Qualitative Research Methods, Qualitative Research Techniques, Qualitative Sampling Methods, Qualitative Research Design, Qualitative Data Analysis.
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction: why qualitative research?2) The nature and development of social sciences: Paradigm Wars
3) Qualitative research designs I
4) Qualitative research designs II
5) Qualitative research design
6) Sampling in qualitative research
7) Observation and Interview
8) MIDTERM EXAM
9) Focus group interview
10) Documen analysis and metaphor analysis
11) Qualitative data analysis I
12) Qualitative data analysis II
13) Qualitative data analysis and Reporting
14) Validity and reliability in qualitative research
15) Creating a Research Design
16) FINAL EXAM
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Work Placement(s)
Not Required