QUALITATIVE DATA ANALYSIS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SOS382	QUALITATIVE DATA ANALYSIS	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to help students recognize qualitative research methods, use them in an active way, gain the ability to analyze and interpret qualitative research findings, and develop a qualitative research proposal.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include; introduction of the application areas of qualitative research, introduction and use of NVIVO program, preliminary preparation of research, design of interview, sample selection, decoding of interview findings, qualitative data analysis and reporting.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Relates the theoretical knowledge of qualitative research methods with this course (2) and apply this knowledge through NVIVO
Interprets the findings of a research conducted with qualitative research method.
Analyzes a research topic within the framework of qualitative research methods.
Surveys a questionnaire on a qualitative research topic.
Analyzes the data collected during the research through NVIVO.
Evaluates the results of the data in the framework of qualitative research rules.
Recommends appropriate research for qualitative research.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction to Qualitative Data Analysis; basic concepts	Lecture -Demonstration
2	Reading	Qualitative Research Design	Lecture -Demonstration
3	Reading	Interview, group interviews and in-depth interview characteristics	Lecture -Demonstration
4	Reading	Interview, collection of decoding observation data	Lecture -Demonstration
5	Reading	Introduction to the programme NVIVO description of menus I	Lecture -Demonstration
6	Reading	Introduction to the programme NVIVO description of menus II	Lecture -Demonstration
7	Reading	Decoding and preparation of data to be analysed through the programme NVIVO	Lecture -Demonstration
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Qualitative Data Analysis Application in NVIVO	Lecture -Demonstration
10	Reading	Confidence and ethics in Qualitative Data Analysis	Lecture -Demonstration
11	Reading	Evaluation of Analysis Results	Lecture -Demonstration
12	Reading	Reporting Qualitative Data Analysis Results I	Lecture -Demonstration
13	Reading	Reporting Qualitative Data Analysis Results II	Lecture -Demonstration
14	Reading	Discussion and Evaluation on Example Qualitative Data Analysis Results	Lecture -Demonstration
15	Reading	Discussion with students about appropriate research proposal for qualitative research	Lecture -Demonstration
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Bas, Turker, Ulun Akturan. (2008). Nitel arastirma yontemleri: NVivo 7.0 ile nitel veri analizi. Istanbul: Seckin Publications
Yıldırım, A., Simsek, H. . (2003). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel arastirma yontemleri. Ankara: Seckin Publications.
Turnuklu, Abbas. (2000). Egitimbilim Arastirmalarinda Etkin Olarak Kullanilabilecek Nitel Bir Araştırma Teknigi: Gorusme. Kuram ve Uygulamada Egitim Yonetimi Journal ,6 (4), 543-559.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Describe basic theories of microeconomics and macroeconomics by benefiting from assumptions and axioms.
2	Recognize the entries in the book and financial balance sheet of the business organization.
3	Define concepts, theories and principles of basic and subfields of international trade by adhering to the background knowledge.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Summarize historical development of the international trade theories by adhering to the chronological order.
2	Use theoretical knowledge gained in the field of international trade in occupational practices and daily life.
3	Solve financial and legal problems confronted in international trade practices.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate statistical raw data by benefiting from computer programs and relate data with one another in consideration of theoretical knowledge.
2	Evaluate developments in the world in consideration of common courses in the faculty with an intellectual perspective.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret current events and facts in international trade based on advanced knowledge and skills from an analytical and systematic holistic view.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate knowledge about economic globalization and internationalization with current knowledge in the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Examine current economic policies applied over the gained advanced knowledge and skills by a critical approach.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain demands in written or verbally by using the foreign language skill in business and social life effectively.
2	Tell knowledge, thoughts and solution offers regarding subjects in international trade to relevant stakeholders demands in written or verbally.
3	Design a healthy communication network for themselves in the business world by using social life skills.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze current issues, events and problems by benefiting from theoretical and historical knowledge of international trade and economics.
2	Develop suggestions for international trade policies by determining economic problems in the macro level.
3	Apply commercial applications in consideration of knowledge gained in financing and management of international trade by being inclusive of international market
4	Discuss the effects of commercial and financial globalization processes on the income distribution, by benefiting from data.

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	13	2	26
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	12	4	48
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
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	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	6	6
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	4	4
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	42	0	127