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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Scientific Research Methods |
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| Course Code |
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YDG202 |
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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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2 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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3 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. ALİ SAMİ AKSÖZ
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Learning logic of scientific search
Practice of scientific methods
Interfix among grades of search
Determinating and restricting subject,scaninng source,data collection,classification and evaluation
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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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Help the students learn about the terms science and scientific research in general,and how to make use of them correctly in their studies |
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| Course Contents |
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Use of scientific research methods and techniques for the implementation of teaching and help the students do a small research study and evaluate their own small-scale that they use in their research |
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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 |
Introduction to class and talk about the required issues and materials for the lesson |
Reading and research related resources |
Powerpoint presentation, lecture, discussion, brain storm |
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2 |
Science and foundational principles/concepts |
Reading and research related resources |
Powerpoint presentation, lecture, discussion, brain storm |
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3 |
Properties of scientific research |
Reading and research related resources |
Powerpoint presentation, lecture, discussion, brain storm |
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4 |
Scientific methods and different perspectives |
Reading and research related resources |
Powerpoint presentation, lecture, discussion, brain storm |
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5 |
Research problem |
Reading and research related resources |
Powerpoint presentation, lecture, discussion, brain storm |
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6 |
Research design |
Reading and research related resources |
Powerpoint presentation, lecture, discussion, brain storm |
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7 |
Research design |
Reading and research related resources |
Powerpoint presentation, lecture, discussion, brain storm |
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8 |
Mid-term exam |
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Written exam |
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9 |
Sampling methods |
Reading and research related resources |
Powerpoint presentation, lecture, discussion, brain storm |
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10 |
Data collection |
Reading and research related resources |
Powerpoint presentation, lecture, discussion, brain storm |
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11 |
Data collection methods: Quantitavie methods |
Reading and research related resources |
Powerpoint presentation, lecture, discussion, brain storm |
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12 |
Data collection methods: Qualitavie methods |
Reading and research related resources |
Powerpoint presentation, lecture, discussion, brain storm |
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13 |
Entering data |
Reading and research related resources |
Powerpoint presentation, lecture, discussion, brain storm |
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14 |
Interpretation of data, findings/results and reporting |
Reading and research related resources |
Powerpoint presentation, lecture, discussion, brain storm |
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15 |
Interpretation of data, findings/results and reporting |
Reading and research related resources |
Powerpoint presentation, lecture, discussion, brain storm |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
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Written exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Karasar,N. (1998) Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi. Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
Karasar,N (1995) Araştırmalarda Rapor Hazırlama, 3A Araştırma Eğitim Danışmanlık Ltd.
ÇÜ Sosyalbilimler Enstitüsü (2010). Tez yazım kılavuzu
Krämer, Walter (1999): Wie schreibe ich eine Seminar- oder Examensarbeit? Frankfurt/Main.
American Psychological Association. (2001). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (5th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.
Eco, Umberto: Wie man eine wissenschaftliche Abschlußarbeit schreibt. Doktor, Diplom und Magisterarbeit in den Geistesund Sozialwissenschaften. Heidelberg: C.F. Müller 1988.
Rückriem, Georg; Stary, Joachim; Franck, Norbert: Die Technik wissenschaftlichen Arbeitens. Eine praktische Anleitung. 10., überarb. Aufl. Paderborn u.a.: Schöningh 1997.
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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 |
1 |
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 |
Understand and explain the German Language Training program and the teaching methods, techniques and strategies used in the teaching of this program. |
1 |
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2 |
Understand the developmental features of primary and secondary school students. |
1 |
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3 |
Describe the applications of effective communication with students. |
1 |
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4 |
Use appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills. |
2 |
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5 |
Explain the basic concepts and principles of linguistics, German grammar and foreign language education. |
1 |
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6 |
Describe cultural factors that may influence teaching German comparatively. |
1 |
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7 |
Understand and explain the fields and functions of German as a foreign language. |
1 |
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Explain the method of producing scientific knowledge in foreign language education. |
3 |
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9 |
Plan teaching and learning process by taking individual differences and subject areas into account. |
2 |
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10 |
Use information technologies within the planning of teaching and learning process. |
2 |
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Use required methods and techniques effectively by considering students´ individual and cultural differences in student-centered teaching. |
2 |
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12 |
Monitor students´ progress using different methods and techniques of assessment and evaluation. |
2 |
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13 |
Assume responsibility in solving problems confronted in German languageoth individually and as a group. |
1 |
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14 |
Be a sensitive citizen towards problems in school, community and world. |
1 |
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15 |
Evaluate learned knowledge critically by gaining self-learning ability. |
1 |
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Establish healthy communication with students, colleagues, school administrators, and parents. |
2 |
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17 |
Use information and communication technologies in German language education effectively. |
2 |
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18 |
Think about his/her proficiency in German teaching and attempt for a continuous improvement. |
3 |
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19 |
Have the ability to analyze latest events in his/her close environment, country and around the world related to German language education. |
1 |
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20 |
Explain and evaluate the developments in German teaching using scientific methods and techniques of teaching. |
4 |
| * 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 |
1 |
3 |
3 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
3 |
3 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
3 |
3 |
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Total Workload: | 65 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 2.6 |
| ECTS Credit: | 3 |
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