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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Basics of Social Sciences |
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| Course Code |
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SB 101 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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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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3 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Instructor ANDAÇ ÇUHADAR
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Explains the reasons for the existence of the Social Studies course.
Explains the difference between Social Studies and Social Sciences.
Knows the method of producing knowledge in social sciences.
Discusses the traditions of social studies.
Explains the philosophy of teaching social studies.
Recognizes the branches of social sciences.
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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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This course aims to help the students to recognize the emergence of social studies and create awareness for the major social sciences. |
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| Course Contents |
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The contents of this course include the definition of social studies, history of social studies, traditions of social studies, democratic citizens, elementary social studies curriculum, affecting the social disciplines
Definition of Social Studies,
History of Social Studies,
Social Studies traditions,
democratic citizens, raising
elementary social studies curriculum,
Details, affecting the social disciplines
Definition of Social Studies,
History of Social Studies,
Social Studies traditions,
democratic citizens, raising
elementary social studies curriculum,
Details, affecting the social disciplines
Definition of Social Studies, History of Social Studies,Social Studies traditions,,Democratic citizens, Elementary social studies curriculum, Affecting the social discipline
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom of Social Studies Education |
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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 |
Introduction to the course |
none |
Lecture |
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2 |
Introduction to Faculty Social Studies curriculum |
pre-reading |
Lecture |
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3 |
Definitions related to Social Studies |
pre-reading |
Lecture,question-answer, discuss |
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4 |
Tradition of Social Studies. |
pre-reading |
Lecture,question-answer, discuss |
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5 |
The difference between the social sciences and social studies |
pre-reading |
Lecture,question-answer, discuss |
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6 |
Effective Teaching of Social Studies |
pre-reading |
Lecture,question-answer, discuss |
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7 |
Introduction to Elementary Social Studies curriculum |
pre-reading |
Lecture,question-answer, discuss |
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8 |
Examination |
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examination |
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9 |
Qualifications required of teachers in Social Studies |
pre-reading |
Lecture,question-answer, discuss |
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10 |
The disciplines that constitute the Social Studies. |
pre-reading |
Lecture,question-answer, discuss |
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11 |
The disciplines that constitute the Social Studies. |
pre-reading |
Lecture,question-answer, discuss |
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12 |
The disciplines that constitute the Social Studies. |
pre-reading |
Lecture,question-answer, discuss |
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13 |
Future of Social Studies |
pre-reading |
Lecture,question-answer, discuss |
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14 |
Evaluation |
homework |
presentation |
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15 |
Evaluation |
homework |
presentation |
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16/17 |
Exam |
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Examination |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
Textbooks: Sosyal Bilgilerin Temelleri
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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 |
50 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
2 |
50 |
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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 |
They use the methods to enrich empathy, critical and creative thinking, effective decision making compatible with humanistic values and problem solving skills. |
5 |
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2 |
They plan teaching-learning process noting students´ individual differences and the characteristics of the subject focus. |
2 |
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3 |
They develop original materials student-oriented instruction and use information technologies. |
2 |
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4 |
They avoid beiong mechanical in measurement and evaluation and use creative and elaborative forms to provide multiple development of the students. |
2 |
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5 |
They explain information production methods of Social Sciences. |
5 |
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6 |
The graduates of Social Studies Education explain basic notions of the Social Sciences. |
5 |
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7 |
They recognize the cultural structures of their own and other societies. They also evaluate reasons and outcomes of changes throughout history. |
4 |
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8 |
They define the location of their place on Earth. They evaluate social, political and economical effects of geographical location and the results of them. |
3 |
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9 |
They become aware of the importance of using natural sciences and arts to apprehend the Earth multidimentionally. They define their scientific, cultural, artistic and social needs and develop themselves continually. |
5 |
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10 |
They relate the disciplines that contribute to content of Social Studies lesson, applying the required specific instruction methods for the program. |
2 |
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11 |
They describe the applications to create democratic learning environment and make the classroom a real piece of life. |
5 |
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12 |
They communicate with their students and social environment in different cultures, they defend the fact that problems can be solved peacefully. |
3 |
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13 |
They recognize scientific basis of education. |
4 |
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14 |
They evaluate themselves in terms of their own professional qualifications. |
3 |
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15 |
They avoid discrimination and defend that living an honorable and human-rights convenient life is required for all humanity. |
3 |
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16 |
They become a citizen-teacher model. They struggle for a solution to current problems of the globe and their own environment as a participant member of the society. |
3 |
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17 |
They value self-confidence, braveness to question and power of changing. They want to study hard and take responsibility for achieving that goal. |
5 |
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18 |
They reach information sources and evaluate their learnings in a critical attitude. |
4 |
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19 |
They value life-long learning. |
3 |
| * 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 |
2 |
5 |
10 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
5 |
5 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Total Workload: | 81 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 3.24 |
| ECTS Credit: | 3 |
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