COURSE UNIT TITLE

: QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS IN PLANNING

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
PLN 2398 QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS IN PLANNING ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3

Offered By

City and Regional Planning

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR GÖZDE EKŞIOĞLU ÇETINTAHRA

Offered to

City and Regional Planning

Course Objective

Within the scope of this course, it is aimed to learn, compare and apply the methods applied to obtain and interpret qualitative data that will be the basis for planning studies.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   At the end of this course, the students are expected to learn the concepts of qualitative data and qualitative research,
2   to list the qualitative methods,
3   to interpret the different methods advantages and disadvantages,
4   to analyse the methodological requirements by choosing the appropriate method over the samples,
5   to apply a qualitative method with a sample study and report the results, and evaluate them in terms of generating data in the planning discipline.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 - Course introduction - Discussion of Science, Research, Method, Qualitative concepts - Why is qualitative research needed in planning
2 - Determining the research problem, designing the research, choosing the qualitative research method
3 - Conceptual and methodological analysis of structured observation, questionnaire, structured interview, and experiment / quasi-experimental methods
4 - Field and Focus group research
5 - Participatory action research
6 - Content Analysis
7 - Mixed methods research
8 Comparison of methods, discussion, repetition, re-evaluation through examples
9 Midterm
10 Reporting the different methods Homework topics will be determined this week.
11 Determination of homework groups, examination of the chosen method and study area for assignments
12 Determination of homework groups, examination of the chosen method and study area for assignments
13 Presentation and evaluation of homework
14 Presentation and evaluation of homework
15 Final Exam

Recomended or Required Reading

Gaber, J. & Gaber, S. (2007). Qualitative Analysis for Planning and Policy: Beyond the Numbers.
Bernard, H.R. ve Gravlee, C.C. (2015). Handbook of Methods in Cultural Antropology. Rowman & Littlefield.
Patton, M.Q. (2014). Nitel Araştırma ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri. Pegem Akademi.
Ekiz, D. (2020). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri: Yaklaşım, Yöntem ve Teknikler. Anı Yayıncılık.
Berg, B.L. ve Lune, H. (2016). Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri (Çev. Asım Arı). Pearson Publish.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

This course will be given through conference presentations and literature readings. Besides the midterm examinations, students will be required to prepare homework in the semester.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 ASG ASSIGNMENT
3 FINS FINAL EXAM
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.30 + ASG * 0.30 + FINS * 0.40
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.30 + ASG * 0.30 + RST * 0.40


*** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Listing and Description are evaluated by the Midterm Evaluation. Analysis and Interpretation are evaluated by Homework. Interpretation, Analysis and Evaluation are evaluated by the Final Exam.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

This course will be given through conference presentations and literature readings. Besides the midterm examinations, students will be required to prepare homework in the semester. Homework will be done in the form of group study.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

gozde.eksioglu@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Monday 12.00-12.30

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 12 2 24
Student Presentations 1 2 2
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 6 2 12
Preparation for midterm exam 1 10 10
Preparation for final exam 1 15 15
Preparing assignments 1 5 5
Preparing presentations 1 5 5
Final 1 2 2
Midterm 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 77

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13PO.14PO.15PO.16PO.17
LO.111
LO.211
LO.3111
LO.411
LO.5111

CONTACT INFORMATION
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Phone: +90(232) 412 12 12 - Fax: +90 (232) 464 81 35

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