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? |
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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 |
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The student acquires theoretical and practical knowledge related to his field at a basic level. |
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The student owns information about moral discipline and ethical rules related to his field. |
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The student uses theoretical and practical knowledge related to his field at a basic level; basic fundamental computer programs and related technologies. |
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The student manages a duty independently by using the knowledge about his field at a basic level. |
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The student evaluates the knowledge about his field at a basic level with a critical approach, he designates his learning needs and directs his learning. |
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The student uses information and communication technologies with at least at basic level of European Computer Using Licence basic level of computer software which his field of study requires. |
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The student complies with and contributes to quality management and processes. |
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8) |
The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues. |
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The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities. |
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