Information Package / Course Catalogue
Qualitative Research in Music Education
Course Code: MÜZ509
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

1. To analyze the philosophical back ground of qualitative research. 2. To analyze basic principles of qualitative research. 3. To analyze the processes of designing, implementing, conducting, concluding and reporting a qualitative research. 4. To design, conduct, finalize and report a qualitative research on music education.

Course Content

Philosophical Foundations of Qualitative Research, Principles of Qualitative Research, Qualitative Research Process, Qualitative Research in Education,Qualitative Research in Music Education

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Evin ERDEN TOPOĞLU
Learning Outcomes
1.Analyzes the philosophical background of qualitative research in music education.
2.Analyzes basic principles of qualitative research in music education.
3.Analyzes processes of qualitative research in music education.
4.Analyzes collection and analysis methods in qualitative research in music education.
5.Carries out a research based on qualitative research approach in music education.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Şimşek, H., Yıldırım., A. (2013), Sosyal Bilimlerde NitelAraştırma Yöntemleri. Pegem, Ankara
2.Patton, M. Q. (1990). Qualitative evaluation and research methods . SAGE Publications, inc.
3.Bresler, L., Matsunobu, K. (2014). Qualitative Research in Music Education: Concepts, Goals and Characteristics. London: Oxford University Press
4.Miles, M, B., & Huberman, A. M. (1994). Qualitative data analysis: An expanded Sourcebook. (2nd ed). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
5.Glesne, C., & Peshkin, A. (1992). Becoming qualitative researchers: An introduction (p. 6). White Plains, NY: Longman.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Qualitative researches in scientific research methods
Week 2 - Theoretical
History of qualitative research in music education
Week 3 - Theoretical
Qualitative research design and music education researches
Week 4 - Theoretical
Sampling in qualitative research
Week 5 - Theoretical
Data collection process in qualitative research
Week 6 - Theoretical
Data collection techniques in qualitative research-Observation
Week 7 - Theoretical
Data collection techniques in qualitative research-Interview and Focus Group Interview
Week 8 - Theoretical
Examining various music teaching and learning contexts that have been studied using qualitative approaches (Mid-Term Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Data collection techniques in qualitative research- Document analysis
Week 10 - Theoretical
The role of the qualitative researcher
Week 11 - Theoretical
Ethics and qualitative research in music education
Week 12 - Theoretical
Qualitative data analysis
Week 13 - Theoretical
Trustworthiness of Qualitative Research
Week 14 - Theoretical
Reporting in qualitative education
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Individual Work162032
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination111112
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026