Information Package / Course Catalogue
(qualitative Searche Metods and Discourse Analysis
Course Code: TRDE644
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

This course aims to provide students with qualitative research methods and techniques in social sciences

Course Content

Scientific research process, qualitative research methods, qualitative research techniques, preparing research reports

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Students understand scientific research process
2.Students explain qualitative research techniques
3.Students understand qualitative research techniques
4.Students apply qualitative research techniques
5.Students prepare research reports
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Scientific research process
Week 2 - Theoretical
Interpretative approach as a research approach
Week 3 - Theoretical
Phenomenology and scientific research process
Week 4 - Theoretical
Features of qualitative research
Week 5 - Theoretical
Tracer studies
Week 6 - Theoretical
Case study research process
Week 7 - Theoretical
Interviewing and types of interviews
Week 8 - Theoretical
Bias and ethics in interviews
Week 9 - Theoretical
Oral history
Week 10 - Theoretical
Focus group
Week 11 - Theoretical
Qualitative analysis techniques
Week 12 - Theoretical
Descriptive analysis
Week 13 - Theoretical
Content analysis
Week 14 - Theoretical
Interpretation of the qualitative research results and preparation of research report
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%60
Midterm Examination1%40
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Midterm Examination130131
Final Examination150151
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)124
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
2
OÇ-2
OÇ-3
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026