School/Faculty/Institute	Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences
Course Code	PSYC 348
Course Title in English	Qualitative Psychology
Course Title in Turkish	Niteliksel Psikoloji
Language of Instruction	EN
Type of Course	Seçiniz,Laboratory Work,Lecture
Level of Course	Intermediate
Semester	Bahar
Contact Hours per Week	Lecture: 3 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload	146 hours per semester
Number of Credits	6 ECTS
Grading Mode	Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites	PSYC 205 - Research Methods I
Expected Prior Knowledge	Research methods
Co-requisites	None
Registration Restrictions	Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective	To learn what qualitative research in psychology means and how it differs from quantitative research, to learn to collect qualitative data and approach the data with a qualitative approach, and to become familiar with qualitative research methods frequently used in psychology.
Course Description	This course aims to introduce the students what qualitative research design and data collection entail in psychology. Students are introduced to using techniques of observation and interviews to collect qualitative data and qualitative methodologies such as thematic analysis, grounded theory methodology, phenomenological methods, discursive psychology and discourse analysis. Students will be introduced how qualitative data is analysed in accordance with each methodology.
Course Description in Turkish	Bu dersin amacı, öğrencilere psikoloji bilimi bağlamında nitel araştırma desenleri ve veri toplama biçimlerini tanıtmaktır. Öğrencilere nitel veri toplama kullanma teknikleri olan gözlem ve görüşme teknikleri ve tematik analiz, gömülü teori, fenomenolojik araştırma, söylemsel psikoloji ve söylem analizi gibi nitel metodolojiler tanıtılacak ve her metodoloji bağlamında nitel verinin nasıl analiz edildiği aktarılacaktır.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5)

Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation.
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes.
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts.
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline.
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards.
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences.
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level).
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement.
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses.
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning.
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None	S Supportive	H Highly Related

	Program Outcomes and Competences	Level	Assessed by
1)	Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.	N
2)	Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation.	H	Exam
3)	Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes.	S	Project
4)	Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts.	S	Exam
5)	Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline.	H	Exam
6)	Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards.	N
7)	Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences.	N
8)	Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level).	S	Project
9)	Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.	N
10)	Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement.	S	Project
11)	Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses.	H	Project
12)	Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning.	H	Project
13)	Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations.	S	Project

Prepared by and Date	GOKLEM TEKDEMIR YURTDAS , March 2022
Course Coordinator	SENA CÜRE ACER
Semester	Bahar
Name of Instructor

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Required/Recommended Readings	Required Textbook: Willig, C. (2013). Introducing Qualitative Research in Psychology (3rd ed.). Maidenhead, England: Open University Press. Recommended Readings: Selected papers
Teaching Methods	This course will be taught entirely in the lecture format. Students will be asked to collect their own data and be involved in data analysis during class. When different methologies are introduced the students will work on data provided by the instructor in pairs. For each methodology, the students will be required to discuss published articles in English in terms of research design and data collection.
Homework and Projects	Students will be asked to prepare and present their own qualitative research proposal. Their proposals will be evaluated by other students as well as the instructor.
Laboratory Work
Computer Use
Other Activities
Assessment Methods	Assessment Tools Count Weight Uygulama 1 % 20 Projeler 1 % 40 Ara Sınavlar 1 % 20 Final 1 % 20 TOTAL % 100
Course Administration	tekdemir@istanbul.edu.tr Attendance at all classes is mandatory. Students must provide a legitimate, acceptable and documented excuse for missing a scheduled exam. There will be a make-up exam if students miss the midterm. Students are expected to be actively involved in discussions in class. The commitment of acts of cheating, lying, and deceit in any of their diverse forms such as plagiarism, and copying during examinations is dishonest and will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty and plagiarism: YÖK Disciplinary Regulation.

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity	No/Weeks	Hours			Calculation
	No/Weeks per Semester	Preparing for the Activity	Spent in the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements
Ders Saati	14	2	3	2	98
Proje	1	20			20
Ara Sınavlar	1	8	2		10
Final	1	16	2		18
Total Workload					146
Total Workload/25					5.8
ECTS					6