| Course Objectives: |
The course will attempt to answer the questions on the neutrality and the difficulties of research. Attempting to answer those questions and the various issues underlying them is the primary objective of the course. This will be achieved through combining a theoretical and practical approach to the study of qualitative methodology.
The second objective of the course is to explore both the “hows” or research and, at the same time, examine the underlying assumptions and values of qualitative research practices.
The third and overarching objective of this course is to examine not only how one goes about “doing” those aspects of one’s work but also delve into a variety of ethical, epistemological, ontological and methodological issues, as well as improving critical thinking and increasing methodological knowledge inherent in that “doing.” |
| Course Content: |
In the last two decades, emerging theories in qualitative research have drawn attention to the complexities inherent in research.
In light of these theories, research can no longer be regarded unproblematic, objective, or value free, where data is neutrally and naturally collected, interpreted and textualized by disinterested researchers. Rather, research methodology has become a problematized and contested terrain depicting a double crisis of representation and legitimation. What is (and why) this double crisis? And what implications might it have for the field of qualitative research and for the researcher working (in) that field? |
| Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
| 1) |
An Introduction to Inquiry |
Academic Articles and related books |
| 2) |
Measurement of Abstract Concepts |
Academic Articles and related books |
| 3) |
Measurement of Abstract Concepts |
Academic Articles and related books |
| 4) |
Observation, Sampling |
Academic Articles and related books
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| 5) |
Observation, Sampling |
Academic Articles and related books |
| 6) |
Observation, Sampling |
Academic Articles and related books |
| 7) |
Quantitative Design and Analysis |
Academic Articles and related books |
| 8) |
Quantitative Design and Analysis |
Academic Articles and related books |
| 9) |
Quantitative Design and Analysis |
Academic Articles and related books |
| 10) |
Qualitative Design and Analysis |
Academic Articles and related books |
| 11) |
Qualitative Design and Analysis |
Academic Articles and related books |
| 12) |
Qualitative Design and Analysis |
Academic Articles and related books |
| 13) |
Review of the course |
Academic Articles and related books |
| 14) |
Review of the course |
Academic Articles and related books |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 1) |
Grasp basic theoretical and conceptual knowledge about the field and relations between them at the level of practice. |
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| 2) |
Possess basic knowledge about the causes and effects of political transformations in societies. |
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| 3) |
Possess knowledge about quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methods in social and behavioral sciences. |
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| 4) |
Recognize historical patterns while evaluating contemporary political and social developments. |
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| 5) |
Demonstrate interdisciplinary and critical approach while analyzing, synthesizing and forecasting domestic and foreign policy. |
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| 6) |
Conduct studies in the field professionally, both independently or as a team member. |
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| 7) |
Possess consciousness about lifelong learning based on Research & Development. |
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| 8) |
Communicate with peers both orally and in writing, by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level and the necessary informatics and communication technologies. |
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| 9) |
Apply field-related knowledge and competences into career advancement, projects for sustainable development goals, and social responsibility initiatives. |
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| 10) |
Possess the habit to monitor domestic and foreign policy agenda as well as international developments. |
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| 11) |
Possess competence to interpret the new political actors, theories and concepts in a global era. |
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| 12) |
Evaluate the legal and ethical implications of advanced technologies on politics. |
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BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
