ECTS - Qualitative Research Methods

Qualitative Research Methods (PSY416) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Qualitative Research Methods PSY416 General Elective 3 2 0 4 8
Pre-requisite Course(s)
PSY102 ve PSY214
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Drill and Practice.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Dilek Demirtepe Saygılı
Course Assistants
Course Objectives Students are expected to learn and use various qualitative research methods.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Describe different qualitative research methods.
  • Construct qualitative data collection forms.
  • Break down content of qualitative records into meaningful pieces.
  • Analyze content of qualitative records
  • Generalize research hypothesis based on content analysis
Course Content Designing qualitative research, ethical issues, development of and data-analytical procedures in interviews, ethnographic research, unobtrusive measurement, case studies, and content analysis as an analytical technique.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to qualitative research Assigned reading: Chapter 1
2 Designing qualitative research Assigned reading: Chapter 2
3 Designing Qualitative Research Assigned reading: Chapter 2
4 Grounded Theory Assigned reading: Chapter 3
5 Phenomenological Methods Assigned reading: Chapter 4
6 Phenomenological methods Assigned reading: Chapter 4
7 Case Studies Assigned reading: Chapter 5
8 Discursive psychology Assigned reading: Chapter 6
9 Foucauldian discourse analysis Assigned reading: Chapter 7
10 Working with memories Assigned reading: Chapter 8
11 Quality in qualitative research Assigned reading: Chapter 9
12 An Introduction to Content Analysis
13 Writing Research Papers Assigned reading: Chapter 12
14 Examples of qualitative research Assigned reading: Appendix 1-3
15 Final Examination Period Review of Topics
16 Final Examination Period Review of Topics

Sources

Course Book 1. Willig, C. (2008). Introducing Qualitative Research in Psychology (2nd ed). McGraw Hill

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation 1 10
Project 1 50
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury - -
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 3 100
Percentage of Semester Work 60
Percentage of Final Work 40
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Acquiring the skills of understanding, explaining, and using the fundamental concepts and methods of economics
2 Acquiring the skills of macro level economic analysis
3 Acquiring the skills of micro level economic analysis
4 Understanding the formulation and implementation of economic policies at the local, national, regional, and/or global level
5 Learning different approaches on economic and related issues
6 Acquiring the quantitative and/or qualitative techniques in economic analysis
7 Improving the ability to use the modern software, hardware and/or technological devices
8 Developing intra-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary team work skills X
9 Acquiring an open-minded behavior through encouraging critical analysis, discussions, and/or life-long learning
10 Adopting work ethic and social responsibility
11 Developing the skills of communication.
12 Improving the ability to effectively implement the knowledge and skills in at least one of the following areas: economic policy, public policy, international economic relations, industrial relations, monetary and financial affairs.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application 16 2 32
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project 1 40 40
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 38 38
Total Workload 200