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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Introduction to Social Sciences |
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| Course Code |
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HKS107 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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2 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Has theoretical knowledge of Legal systems, rules and methods
Understands and uses the basic concepts of law, basic information, legal and normative research skills and has the ability to think, to develop a strategic approach to predict outcomes of these decisions
Has knowledge of the historical and sociological development process of law and legal norms.
Makes written and oral scientific studies in the field of law
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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The aim of the course is to explain the science and scientific knowledge, to identify its place among the other sciences and to define the meaning of theory, paradigm and hypothesis. In addition, it also aims at providing an understanding of research methods in the social sciences. |
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| Course Contents |
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The course will focus on course description of introductory social sciences, the relationship of social sciences with each other in terms of the context of social sciences, the historical development of social sciences philosophers who served for the development of the social sciences, Sociology, Geography, History, Economics, Anthropology, Psychology, Political Science, Law school science majors and assessments |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Discussion on the concepts of "science" and "sciencetific knowledge" |
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lecture,discussion |
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2 |
Discussion on the concepts of "science" and "sciencetific knowledge |
reading source |
lecture,discussion |
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3 |
Discussion of the differences between social science and science and determine its place among the other sciences |
reading sources |
lecture,discussion |
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4 |
Discussion of the differences between social science and science and determine its place among the other sciences |
reading sources |
lecture,discussion |
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5 |
Lecturing on the terms of "theory", "paradigm", "technic", "method", "assumption", "hypothesis" and "variable" |
reading source |
lecture,discussion |
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6 |
Lecturing on the terms of "theory", "paradigm", "technic", "method", "assumption", "hypothesis" and "variable" |
reading source |
lecture,discussion |
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7 |
MidTerm Exam |
reading source |
lecture,discussion |
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8 |
Lecturing the research instruments of social sciences |
reading source |
lecture,discussion |
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9 |
Lecturing research methods |
reading source |
lecture,discussion |
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10 |
Case Study |
reading source |
lecture,discussion |
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11 |
Case Study |
reading source |
lecture,discussion |
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12 |
Case Study |
reading source |
lecture,discussion |
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13 |
Case Study |
reading sources |
lecture,discussion |
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14 |
Review |
reading sources |
lecture,discussion |
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15 |
Final Exam |
reading sources |
lecture,discussion |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
reading sources |
lecture,discussion |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
60 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
0 |
40 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Communicates with colleagues in a foreign language and keeps up with international developments in the field of law. |
1 |
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2 |
Conducts scientific studies in the field. |
1 |
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3 |
Has general legal knowledge in the field of information systems and demonstrates the ability to use required soft wares |
2 |
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4 |
Has a basic knowledge of the codification process and how to use newly gained legal knowledge in their work environment. |
2 |
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5 |
Knows the rules regulating the relationship between the state and society,and between the estate and the individual, and can interpret these rules. |
3 |
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6 |
Takes on tasks; the administrative organization of the country´s governor, the governor, the chief of police, inspectors, also in areas such as banking and finance senior positions and so on. |
4 |
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7 |
Has theoretical information of legal systems, rules, and review methods |
4 |
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8 |
Knows the historical and sociological development process of law and legal norms |
5 |
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9 |
Has knowledge of the relevant regulations, decisions of judicial bodies, their development and the relevant scientific assessments. |
1 |
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10 |
Knows how to access and use local and international law sources. |
3 |
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11 |
Has the skills needed to work as a judge, prosecutor, lawyer, notaryor legal counsel after graduating from the School of law. |
1 |
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12 |
Has sufficient knowledge of the common laws that govern the use of skilled workers in the public and private sector |
1 |
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13 |
Understands and uses the basic concepts of law; has the ability to conduct legal and normative research, predicts outcomes of decisions taken, develops strategical solutions while taking into account cause and effect relationships. |
2 |
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14 |
Is legally objective and has an impartial attitude towards daily events, is honest and morally ethical; all of which are characteristics or equired of lawyers. |
2 |
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15 |
Develops critical thinking skills in order to re-interpret laws according to the needs of humanity |
1 |
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16 |
Has written and oral communication skills, can convey ideas to other using persuasive speech, is capable of producing alternative solutions and can analyze information. |
1 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
2 |
28 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Total Workload: | 58 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 2.32 |
| ECTS Credit: | 2 |
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