Psychology
Bachelor	Length of the Programme: 4	Number of Credits: 240	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

School/Faculty/Institute

Faculty of Econ., Admin. and Social Sciences

Course Code

PSYC 348

Course Title in English

Qualitative Psychology

Course Title in Turkish

Niteliksel Psikoloji

Language of Instruction

Type of Course

Select,Laboratory Work,Lecture

Level of Course

Intermediate

Semester

Spring

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) understand what qualitative research means;
2) evaluate the differences between qualitative and quantitative research methods;
3) collect qualitative data;
4) demonstrate basic knowledge about different qualitative methods;
5) analyse qualitative data on a basic level.

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	Spring
Name of Instructor

Course Contents

Week	Subject
1)	Introduction to Qualitative Psychology
2)	The differences between Qualitative and Quantitative Research
3)	Qualitative Research Design and Data Collection-General Principles
4)	Qualitative Research Design and Data Collection-Observations
5)	Qualitative Research Design and Data Collection-Interviews
6)	Qualitative Research Design and Data Collection-Process
7)	MIDTERM
8)	Content and Thematic Analysis-Data and Analysis
9)	Grounded Theory-Data and Analysis
10)	Phenomenology-Data and Analysis
11)	Discursive Psychology-Data and Analysis
12)	Discourse Analysis-Data and Analysis
13)	Students’ Research Proposal Presentations
14)	Students’ Research Proposal Presentations
15)	Final Examination Period
16)	Final Examination Period

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
Application	1	% 20
Project	1	% 40
Midterm(s)	1	% 20
Final Examination	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
Course Hours	14	2	3	2	98
Project	1	20			20
Midterm(s)	1	8	2		10
Final Examination	1	16	2		18
Total Workload					146
Total Workload/25					5.8
ECTS					6