SOCIOLOGY
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
SOC2015	Qualitative Methods in Sociology	Fall	3	0	3	5

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Must Course
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Hybrid
Course Coordinator :	Assoc. Prof. PINAR MELİS YELSALI PARMAKSIZ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	"."
Course Objectives:	This course is an introduction to the qualitative methodology in Sociology. Qualitative social science research provides the non-statistical tools of analyzing society. In this course, you will learn how qualitative methodologies work and use qualitative methodologies for doing sociological research.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Define qualitative research
2. Design a qualitative research
3. Collect qualitative data
4. Perceive research ethics
5. Analyze and present qualitative data

Course Content

This course is an introduction to the qualitative methodology in Sociology. Qualitative social science research provides the non-statistical tools of analyzing society. In this course, you will learn how qualitative methodologies work and use qualitative methodologies for doing sociological research. Main theoretical approaches like Positivist, Interpretive, Critical, Feminist, and Postmodern will be explained. In this course the major methodological research designs (Grounded Theory, Ethnography, Case Study, Phenomenology, and Narrative) will be introduced and examined. You will also learn qualitative data collection methods (interview and focus group) and analysis of qualitative data (including data management, coding, interpreting and presenting). You will also be informed about the role of the researcher which is important and comprises the problem of reflexivity as well as ethical issues in all stages of the social research.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the Course	Going over the Syllabus
2)	Introduction to Qualitative Social Research	Weekly readings
3)	Designing A Qualitative Social Research	Weekly readings
4)	Ethical and Political Issues in Social Research
5)	Five Approaches to Qualitative Research	Weekly readings
6)	Five Approaches to Qualitative Research-Cont.	Weekly readings
7)	Five Approaches to Qualitative Research-Cont.	Weekly readings
8)	Five Approaches to Qualitative Research-Cont.	Weekly readings
9)	Collecting Qualitative Data: Interview and Observation	Weekly readings
10)	Collecting Qualitative Data: Focus Group	Weekly readings
11)	Analyzing Qualitative Data	Weekly readings
12)	Analyzing Qualitative Data: Digital Tools	Weekly readings and worksop
13)	Analyzing Qualitative Data: Digital Tools	Weekly readings and worksop
14)	Writing for Sociologists and Final Discussion	Weekly readings and discussion

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

References:

• Creswell, J. W. (2015). 30 essential skills for the qualitative researcher. Sage Publications.
• Creswell, J. W. (2007). Qualitative inquiry and research design: choosing among five approaches. Sage Publications.
• Harding, J. (2018). Qualitative data analysis: From start to finish. SAGE Publications Limited.
• Neuman, W. L. (2013). Social research methods: Qualitative and quantitative approaches. Pearson education.

Course readings will be uploaded to Itslearning
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 10
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Laboratory	2	3	6
Field Work	3	10	30
Study Hours Out of Class	14	3	42
Presentations / Seminar	1	3	3
Homework Assignments	2	5	10
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			137

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To learn and compare major sociology perspectives, both classical and contemporary, and apply all of them to analysis of social conditions.	5
2)	To be able to identify the basic methodological approaches in building sociological and anthropological knowledge at local and global levels	5
3)	To be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the fields of statistics in social sciences.	5
4)	To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (including psychology, history, political science, communication studies and literature) that can contribute to sociology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in analyzing sociological processes	2
5)	To have a knowledge and practice of scientific and ethical principles in collecting, interpreting and publishing sociological data also develop ability how to share this data with experts and lay people, using effective communication skills	5
6)	To develop competence in analyzing and publishing sociological knowledge by using computer software for quantitative and qualitative analysis; and develop an attitute for learning new techniques in these fields.	5
7)	To identify and to have a knowledge of the theories related to urban and rural sociology and demography, and political sociology, sociology of gender, sociology of body, visual sociology, sociology of work, sociology of religion, sociology of knowledge and sociology of crime.
8)	To have knowledge of how sociology is positioned as a scientific discipline from a philosophical and historical perspective	1
9)	To have the awareness of social issues in Turkish society, to develop critical perspective in analysing these issues and to have a knowledge of the works of Turkish sociologists and to be able to transfer this knowledge
10)	To have the awareness of social issues and global societal processes and to apply sociological analysis to development and social responsibility projects
11)	To have the ability to define a research question, design a research project and complete a written report for various fields of sociology, either as an individual or as a team member.	4
12)	To be able to transfer the knowledge gained in the areas of sociology to the level of secondary school.