| Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
| ISY622 |
RESEARCH AND DESIGN METHODS IN SOCIAL SCIENCES |
1 |
3 |
3 |
7 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Language of Instruction : |
Turkish |
| Level of the Course Unit : |
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY, TYY: + 7.Level, EQF-LLL: 7.Level, QF-EHEA: Third Cycle |
| Type of the Course : |
Elective |
| Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit |
- |
| Coordinator of the Course Unit |
Assoc.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER |
| Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
|
| Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
| Objectives of the Course Unit: |
This course aims to provide students with an overview of qualitative reseach methodologies. The students are exposed to various methods and techniques so that they can prepare a reseach proposal. |
| Contents of the Course Unit: |
This course covers qualitative research procedures such as, the nature of qualitative reseach studies, ethnography and participant observation, interviewing, focus groups, document analysis, case studies, as well as computer based data analysis and eresearch. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
| The students who succeeded in this course will be able to explain the role of qualitative research in social research. |
| The students who succeeded in this course will be able to explain the characteristics of qualitative researchs. |
| The students who succeeded in this course will be able to design a qualitative research study based on a given reseach problem. |
| The students who succeeded in this course will be able to explain the features of data gathering techniques in qualitative research. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
| Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
| 1 |
- |
Introduction |
- |
| 2 |
- |
The nature of qualitative research |
- |
| 3 |
- |
Ethnography and participant observation |
- |
| 4 |
- |
Interviewing in qualitative research |
- |
| 5 |
- |
Focus groups |
- |
| 6 |
- |
Qualitative data analysis |
- |
| 7 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
| 8 |
- |
Review/ midterm |
- |
| 9 |
- |
Problems in qualitative research |
- |
| 10 |
- |
Mixed methods of social research: combining quantitative and qualitative research |
- |
| 11 |
- |
Computerassisted qualitative data analysis |
- |
| 12 |
- |
Qualitative data collection (fieldwork) |
- |
| 13 |
- |
Qualitative data collection (fieldwork) |
- |
| 14 |
- |
Writing up social research |
- |
| 15 |
- |
Review |
- |
| 16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
| 17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
| Altunışık, R. (2007) Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri SPSS Uygulamalı, Sakarya Yay.
SÖNMEZ, VEYSEL PROF.Dr ve ALACAPINAR, FUSUN DOÇ.DR: ÖRNEKLENDİRİLMİŞ BİLİMSEL ARAŞTIRMA YÖNTEMLERİ ANI YAYINCILIK, 5. Baskı |
ASSESSMENT |
| Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities |
Number of Activities |
Degree of Contribution (%) |
Description |
Examination Method |
| Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE |
Theoretical |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
To explain historically and comparatively theconcepts and theories associated with the field of Business Administration.
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4 |
|
KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
To relate concepts and cases in thefield of Business Administration with other fields in Social Sciences
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|
4 |
|
| 2 |
To specialize in and to make scientific and interdisciplinary research about the cases in the field.
|
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|
5 |
SKILLS |
Cognitive |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
To specialize in concepts, theories and cases of interest and to make forecasts for the future
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|
5 |
SKILLS |
Practical |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
To make literature review for analyzing cases in the field of Business Administration.and touse this information for personal studies.
|
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|
5 |
| 2 |
To use the latest technology for making descriptive and exploratory research and touse this information for personal studies.
|
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|
5 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
To conduct a field-specific studying dividually and to complete it with discipline and responsibility.
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|
4 |
|
| 2 |
To assume duties and responsibilities in a teamwork as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.
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|
4 |
|
OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
To analyze data and findings in the field of Business Administration with respect to cause-effect relations and critical perspective.
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|
4 |
|
| 2 |
To identify gaps in the theory and practice of Business Administration and to offer solutions for each.
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5 |
| 3 |
To develop ideas as to how touse the information related to the field of Business Administration in professional life.
|
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|
4 |
|
OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
To convey information related with the field of Business Administration by using effective presentation and communication techniques.
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|
|
4 |
|
| 2 |
To use field-specific information for creation of various projects, activities and social responsibility programmes.
|
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|
4 |
|
| 3 |
To conduct literature review, follow there cent developments and produce written and oral works in a foreign language
|
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|
|
|
|
5 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
To respect social, cultural, scientific and ethical norms and values in the processing and dissemination of data
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|
5 |
| 2 |
To follow latest developments in the field and direct personal studies accordingly within the framework of the lifelong learning principle.
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|
4 |
|
WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
| Type of the Learning Activites |
Learning Activities (# of week) |
Duration (hours, h) |
Workload (h) |
| Lecture & In-Class Activities |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preliminary & Further Study |
1 |
10 |
10 |
| Land Surveying |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Group Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Reading |
2 |
8 |
16 |
| Assignment (Homework) |
2 |
16 |
32 |
| Project Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Seminar |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Internship |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Technical Visit |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Web Based Learning |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Implementation/Application/Practice |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Practice at a workplace |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Occupational Activity |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Social Activity |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Thesis Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Field Study |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Report Writing |
1 |
15 |
15 |
| Final Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for the Final Exam |
1 |
20 |
20 |
| Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
15 |
15 |
| Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Preparation for the Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| TOTAL |
23 |
0 |
151 |
|
Total Workload of the Course Unit |
151 |
|
|
Workload (h) / 25.5 |
5,9 |
|
|
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
6,0 |
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