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Course Description Course Name : Methods of Scientific Searching Course Code : YDF210 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. MEDİHA ÖZATEŞ Asst.Prof.Dr. NURAN ASLAN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows the logic in scientific search Practices of scientific methods Interfixes among grades of research Determines and restricts subject,scaninng source,data collection,classification and evaluation Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Teaching students not only the methods of scientific knowladge production but also teach them how to make use of these in an easy way. Course Contents : Teaching students make scientific researches. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classrooms   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Chosing the research topics accoring to the interest of students and grouping them accordingly Resource search related with the topic,reading and analyizing, limiting and evaluation Lecture, Brainstorming Report preparation 2 What´s a research? Types of researches Resource search related with the topic,reading and analyizing, limiting and evaluation Lecture, Brainstorming Report preparation 3 Field Research Method Resource search related with the topic,reading and analyizing, limiting and evaluation Lecture, Brainstorming Report preparation 4 Field Research Method Resource search related with the topic,reading and analyizing, limiting and evaluation Lecture, Brainstorming Report preparation 5 Choosing the research problem Resource search related with the topic,reading and analyizing, limiting and evaluation Lecture, Brainstorming Report preparation 6 Literatur study for the choice of research problem Resource search related with the topic,reading and analyizing, limiting and evaluation Lecture, Brainstorming Report preparation 7 Method- Technique Resource search related with the topic,reading and analyizing, limiting and evaluation Lecture, Brainstorming Report preparation 8 Midterm Exam Preparation for the exam Written exam 9 Method- Technique Resource search related with the topic,reading and analyizing, limiting and evaluation Lecture, Brainstorming Report preparation 10 Data Analysis and Interpretation Resource search related with the topic,reading and analyizing, limiting and evaluation Lecture, Brainstorming Report preparation 11 Data Analysis and Interpretation Resource search related with the topic,reading and analyizing, limiting and evaluation Lecture, Brainstorming Report preparation 12 Writing the research report Resource search related with the topic,reading and analyizing, limiting and evaluation Lecture, Brainstorming Report preparation 13 Writing the research report Resource search related with the topic,reading and analyizing, limiting and evaluation Lecture, Brainstorming Report preparation 14 Evaluation of the research Resource search related with the topic,reading and analyizing, limiting and evaluation Lecture, Brainstorming Report preparation 15 Evaluation of the research Resource search related with the topic,reading and analyizing, limiting and evaluation Lecture, Brainstorming Report preparation 16/17 Final Exam Preparation for the exam Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Karasar, N. Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi, Nobel Yayın, 1998.  Arseven, A. D. Alan Araştırma Yöntemi İlkeler- Teknikler- Örnekler Gündüz Eğitim ve Yayıncılık 2001. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Understands the characterictics of the development of students at primary and secondary schools 0 2 Defines basic terms and principles of linguistics, French linguistics and foreign language education. 1 3 Evaluates French teaching and related developments from different aspects by using scientific methods and techniques. 4 4 Describes the cultural factors that may affect French teaching comparatively 3 5 Describes the field and funtions of French as a foreign language. 3 6 Describes the methods of scientific data production in foreign langıage education 4 7 Describes the French Language Education Programme and the methods, strategies and techniques used within this programme. 4 8 Describes the applications related to active communication with students. 2 9 Uses appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ creative thinking and problem solving skills. 5 10 Plans teaching and learning process considering individual differences and subject fields. 3 11 Uses information Technologies effectively in both teaching planning and learning process. 3 12 Uses methods and techniques efficiently required for student centered education considering students´ individual and cultural differences. 3 13 Observes students´ progress by using different assessment and evaluation methods and techniques. 3 14 Takesresponsibility individually or within a group to solve problems confronted in French language. 1 15 Becomes a sensitive citizen towards school, society and world problems. 3 16 Evaluates gathered information with a critical attitude by obtaining self-learning skills. 4 17 Has a good communication with his/her students, collegues, school management and families. 3 18 Uses information and communication technologies related to French language education effectively. 3 19 Thinks about proficiency in French teaching and attempt for continuous development. 2 20 Analyzes by following latest innovations in the field of French language education in his/her close environment, country and the world. 3 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 13 4 52     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 3 10 30 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 10 10     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12     Final Exam 1 12 12 Total Workload: 116 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.64 ECTS Credit: 5