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| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| SOC3006 | Qualitative Methods in Sociology | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Prof. Dr. ULAŞ SUNATA ÖZDEMİR Prof. Dr. AYŞE NİLÜFER NARLI Prof. Dr. İPEK ALTINBAŞAK FARİNA |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | "." |
| Course Objectives: | The best way to learn qualitative methods in sociology is to apply them. Thus, the greater part of this course involves doing qualitative research and discussing research issues and questions with each other. As outlined below, the requirements for this course revolve around conducting a research project on a topic of interest to you. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1) Recall methodology of social sciences 2) Defend ethical and political issues in social research 3) Discuss non-survey data collection techniques 4) Apply non-survey data collection techniques 5) Construct qualitative research design 6) Analyze qualitative data without using software 7) Analyze qualitative data by means of at least one computer aided analysis |
| This course is designed as an introduction to basic issues on the practice and problems of qualitative research methods including alternative methodological approaches in sociology. In the course, we will discuss the non-positivist methodological issues (i.e. interpretative social research, critical social research, feminist and post-modernist approaches) and their analysis (i.e. expressed as words, pictures, objects, videos). Afterwards we will devote our time to ethical and political concerns in social research. Participant observation, field research techniques, historical and comparative analysis, focus group, interview techniques, content analysis, oral history (life history) analysis are the main topics that we plan to cover throughout the semester. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | The Meanings of Methodology- Introduction to the Course: Going over the Syllabus | |
| 2) | The Meanings of Methodology- Remembering Methodology of Social Sciences | |
| 3) | The Meanings of Methodology Remembering Methodology of Social Sciences (cont.) | |
| 4) | Ethical and Political Issues in Social Research | |
| 5) | Non-Survey Data Collection Techniques- Document Study and Experimental Research | |
| 6) | Non-Survey Data Collection Techniques- FILM&FILM REVIEW: “Das Experiment” “The Experiment” | |
| 7) | Qualitative Research Design | |
| 8) | Qualitative Research Design: Field Research | |
| 9) | Qualitative Research Design: Interview Studies | |
| 10) | Analyzing Qualitative Data | |
| 11) | Analyzing Qualitative Data: Historical and Comparative Research and Oral History / Life History Techniques | |
| 12) | Analyzing Qualitative Data: Workshop on the use of a computer program (MaxQDA or Atlas.ti) for coding, sorting, and analyzing qualitative data | |
| 13) | Analyzing Qualitative Data: Workshop continued | |
| 14) | Writing for Sociologists and Final Discussion |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Course reader will be given weekly |
| References: | Atlas.ti. Atlas.ti v.5.0 User’s guide and reference. 2004. Bailey, Kenneth D.. Methods of Social Research. New York: Free Press; London: Collier Macmillan, 1987. Boeije, Hennie. Analysis in Qualitative Research. London: SAGE, 2010. Ely, Margot. Ed. Doing Qualitative Research: Circles within Circles. London, NY: Falmer Press, 1991. Heaton, Janet. Reworking Qualitative Data. London: SAGE, 2004. Laine, Marlene de. Fieldwork, Participation and Practice. London: SAGE, 2000. May, Tim. Ed. Qualitative Research in Action. London: SAGE, 2002. Neuman, Lawrence W.. Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 1991. Silverman, David. Interpreting Qualitative Data: Methods for Analyzing Talk, Text and Interaction. London: SAGE, 2007. Warren, Carol A.B., and Tracy X. Karner. Discovering Qualitative Methods: Field Research, Interviews, and Analysis. Oxford University Press, 2005. Weisss, Robert Stuart. Learning from Strangers: The Art and Method of Qualitative Interview Studies. NY: Free Press, 1995. http://www.qualitative-research.net |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 12 | % 7 |
| Laboratory | 2 | % 3 |
| Field Work | 3 | % 30 |
| Homework Assignments | 2 | % 20 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 10 |
| Final | 1 | % 30 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 70 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 30 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| 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 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Understands the principles of artistic creation and basic design and applies the art and design objects he creates within this framework. | |
| 2) | Conducts the multifaceted research required for textile and fashion design processes and analyzes and interprets the results. | |
| 3) | Creates original and applicable fabric, clothing and pattern designs by using elements from different historical periods and cultures in accordance with his purpose. | |
| 4) | Recognizes textile raw materials and equipments. | |
| 5) | Uses computer programs effectively in the garment and fabric surface design process. | |
| 6) | Has professional technical knowledge regarding the implementation of clothing designs and production; In this context, recognizes and uses technological tools and equipment. | |
| 7) | Understands the importance of interdisciplinary interaction and communication in textile and clothing design-production-presentation processes and reflects this on the processes. | |
| 8) | Works in a programmed and disciplined manner in professional practices. | |
| 9) | Realizes the necessity of lifelong learning to maintain his productivity, creativity and professional competence. | |
| 10) | Understands, adopts and applies ethical responsibilities in professional practices; Has knowledge of relevant legal regulations. | |
| 11) | Establishes effective visual, written and verbal communication in the field of textile and fashion design. | |
| 12) | Reflects his knowledge on current and contemporary issues from all fields to his professional theoretical and practical studies on textile and clothing design; Understands the social and universal effects of these issues. | |
| 13) | Has sufficient awareness about social justice, environmental awareness, quality culture and protection of cultural values. |