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Course Description Course Name : Qualitative Social Research Course Code : FEL 702 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. ADNAN GÜMÜŞ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows different knowledge, methods and techniques in philosophy and social sciences Knows the various approaches like phenomenology,semiology,marxist analysis,historicism,psychoanalysis,typology and benefits from them critically Has the ablity to collect data through qualitative methods and creates protocols Has the ability to analyze and interpret through qualitative methods Has the ability to control the validity of qualitative analysis Comprehends the relation between quantitative and qualitative methods, critizes it and develops new methods and techniques Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The aim of this course is to enable the students to identify the thoughts, ways and methods of qualitative research, convert the problems into the problem of qualitative research; have the ability to collect data, analyze and interpret through qualitative research techniques Course Contents : This course covers the qualitative research , creation of protocol, coding and categories, content analysis and different types of interpretation. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Lecturer room   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Quantitative and qualitative methodology, the meaning and dimensions Reading the theoretical section related to the subject Lecture, Research and Examining, Discussion 2 The formation, history and development of the idea of qualitative research Reading the theoretical section related to the subject Lecture, Research and Examining, Discussion 3 The structure, principles and characteristics of the qualitative research approach Reading the theoretical section related to the subject Lecture, Research and Examining, Discussion 4 Models of qualitative methodology Reading the theoretical section related to the subject Lecture, Research and Examining, Discussion 5 Examples of different types of qualitative research, research papers Reading the theoretical section related to the subject Lecture, Research and Examining, Discussion 6 Qualitative data collection methods Reading the theoretical section related to the subject Lecture, Research and Examining, Discussion 7 Protocolazation Reading the theoretical section related to the subject Lecture, Research and Examining, Discussion 8 Mid term exam - - 9 Qualitative interpretation, coding, creating categories Reading the theoretical section related to the subject Lecture, Research and Examining, Discussion 10 Qualitative content analysis Reading the theoretical section related to the subject Lecture, Research and Examining, Discussion 11 Case-based interpretation, semiological interpretation, typological interpretation Reading the theoretical section related to the subject Lecture, Research and Examining, Discussion 12 Phenomenological interpretation, hermeneutic interpretation Reading the theoretical section related to the subject Lecture, Research and Examining, Discussion 13 Marxist interpretation , psychoanalytic interpretation Reading the theoretical section related to the subject Lecture, Research and Examining, Discussion 14 Qualitative validation paths Reading the theoretical section related to the subject Lecture, Research and Examining, Discussion 15 Qualitative methods lead to new discussions about the development Reading the theoretical section related to the subject Lecture, Research and Examining, Discussion 16/17 Final exam Preparation for the exam Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)           Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0     Homeworks/Projects/Others 4 100 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Understands, analyzes, synthesizes, conceptualizes, solves and directs the problems encountered in human and social issues and business life 5 2 Brings forward the problems and issues related to human and society systematically and consistently in a written text and orally 5 3 Behaves sensitively to human and social issues, empathizes, deals with the problems he notices, and organizes studies related to them 5 4 Enhances the ability of analytical, critical and creative thinking, and has multi-dimensional perspective 5 5 Transforms the subjects and problems in especially three main fields (Philosophy, Psychology and Sociology) into scientific-philosophical issue, conceptualizes, theorizes, and evaluates in interdisciplinary 5 6 Creates philosophical- scientific problems related to human and social issues and does research especially in the areas of philosophy, psychology and sociology. 5 7 Develops solutions for problems in the field and implements them 4 8 Acts within social, scientific and ethical values framework at the stage of data collection, interpretetation, implementation and dessemination 4 9 Associates the universal problems with national and local issues 4 10 Examines the problems he encounters in educational environment and everyday life with philosophical, sociological and psychological outlook 5 11 Presents problems and research results at the national and international level and publishes them as scientific resource. 5 12 Follows new publications, information, theory, techniques and other developments in their field, and is always open to self-development and research 4 13 Uses, develops and tracks the ways of scientific thoughts, critical and creative thinking 5 14 Develops and uses effective communication skills with students, colleagues and people; share information and developments with these people and institutions; have common projects, scientific studies and cooperations . 3 15 Sustains activities in the field of education in a competent and qualified manner 3 16 Monitors and uses information and communication technologies 5 17 Internalizes and uses latest information, theory and methodologies in the field ; implements them to new areas and associates them with other disciplines 5 18 Knows theories and methodologies, and has knowledge especially in philosophy, sociology, psychology, educational science, all humanities and social sciences; monitors and internalizes new developments 4 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 8 32     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0 0     Final Exam 1 11 11 Total Workload: 155 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.2 ECTS Credit: 6