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Course Description Course Name : Special Studies Course Code : FDB1 700 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : First 2 Year Course Semester : Fall and Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. HASAN KAYIKLIK Assoc.Prof.Dr. KADİR ALBAYRAK Assoc.Prof.Dr. ASIM YAPICI Assoc.Prof.Dr. MÜNİR YILDIRIM Assoc.Prof.Dr. SÜLEYMAN DÖNMEZ Asst.Prof.Dr. HAKAN COŞAR Asst.Prof.Dr. HASAN AKKANAT Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows the terminology related to scientific research Recognizes the stages of scientific research process Knows scientific methods, techniques and models used in scientific research. Arranges necessary documents and instruments related to the study Improves the ability to criticize about topics related to the field Contributes to science in his field Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The aim of the course is to provide the students with theoretical and practical competence to do scientific work related to the field. Course Contents : The course covers theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Faculty of Theology Classrooms   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Science and scientific research Reading sources about scientific research methods Lecture, discussion, question-answer 2 The importance of scientific research Reading sources about scientific research methods Lecture, discussion, question-answer 3 Types Of Scientific Research Reading sources about scientific research methods Lecture, discussion, question-answer 4 Identifying a research problem Reading sources about scientific research methods Lecture, discussion, question-answer 5 Method Selection, Modelling Reading sources about scientific research methods Lecture, discussion, question-answer 6 Method Selection, Modelling Reading sources about scientific research methods Lecture, discussion, question-answer 7 The universe and Sampling concepts Reading sources about scientific research methods Lecture, discussion, question-answer 8 Data collection Reading sources about scientific research methods Lecture, discussion, question-answer 9 Data collection Reading sources about scientific research methods Lecture, discussion, question-answer 10 Data analysis and interpretation Reading sources about scientific research methods Lecture, discussion, question-answer 11 Data analysis and interpretation Reading sources about scientific research methods Lecture, discussion, question-answer 12 Preparation of the Research Report Reading sources about scientific research methods Lecture, discussion, question-answer 13 Preparation of the Research Report Reading sources about scientific research methods Lecture, discussion, question-answer 14 Referencing techniques Reading sources about scientific research methods Lecture, discussion, question-answer 15 How to benefit from research centres, libraries and archives Reading sources about scientific research methods Lecture, discussion, question-answer 16/17 How to benefit from research centres, libraries and archives Reading sources about scientific research methods Lecture, discussion, question-answer   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)             Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 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 Explains the effects of phenomenon of religion to formation, change and development of human and social structure. 3 2 Explains that religions can contribute to the maintenance of the atmosphere of peace and the development of coexistence culture in today´s world. 1 3 Has the necessary information about scientific research methods and techniques 5 4 Follows the impacts and the consequences of religion on social and scientific developments by using the main sources 1 5 Recognizes the key issues in the field and develops ways of solution related to them. 5 6 Has the necessary qualifications to provide the expected service for the students who will work as researchers, educators and religious officials in public and private institutions and organizations. 1 7 Has the capability of reaching accurate religious information by means of scientific research, and is able to evaluate, interpret and use the information obtained . 5 8 Recognizes main literature about the field and is able to have access to them. 5 9 Conducts scientific research on key issues relating to religion and community relations independently and draws conclusions. 1 10 Defends the results which are obtained in accordance with objective and scientific criteria. 4 11 Prepares research report in accordance with scientific criteria. 5 12 Realizes the necessity to think that religion, science, philosophy and morality complete each other and in order to explain the meaning of human life, they should be considered all together. 1 13 Realizies the necessity to respect faith and values which are attributed to holiness. 1 * 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) 14 5 70     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 20 20     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0 0     Final Exam 0 0 0 Total Workload: 160 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.4 ECTS Credit: 6