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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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History of Science |
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| Course Code |
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YDG301 |
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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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3 |
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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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Assoc.Prof.Dr. ERGÜN SERİNDAĞ
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Understand the stages of science.
Understand and interprent the importance of science in the place of human and social life.
Comprehends the thoughts of his periods of science.
Compares the current scientific thinking and understanding of science based on he historical story of science.
Obtain information about the important scientists.
Becomes conscious of the need for scientific way of thinking and understanding.
Establishes a relationship between scientific thought and understanding and foreign language teaching / learning.
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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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Enable the students to acquire the knowledge on evolution of science since ancient civilization, the development in Mesopotamia, in ancient Egypt, in the Hellenistic period, Islamic times in the Ottoman period and to learn the development progress of astronomy, mathematics, physics, medicine, biology and the rest in that periods, in Renaissance and to recognize the progress of scientific and technical development in 19th and 20th century, to follow the scientific and technical developments until today. |
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| Course Contents |
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Learn about the meaning of science in detail, its significance, methods and the scope and the structure of the History of Science and the scientific studies to provide an understanding of evolutionfrom the beginning to the present. |
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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 and Science in Ancient Civilizations (Mesopotamia, Indian) |
Topdemir, H. G.; Unat, Y..: S.1-17 |
Power point presentation, lecture, discussion, brain storm |
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2 |
Science in Ancient Civilizations (Egypt, China) |
Topdemir, H. G.; Unat, Y..: S.1-17 |
Power point presentation, lecture, discussion, brain storm |
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3 |
Science in Ancient Greek and Hellenistic Period |
Topdemir, H. G.; Unat, Y..: S.17-63 |
Power point presentation, lecture, discussion, brain storm |
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4 |
Science in Ancient Greek and Hellenistic Period |
Topdemir, H. G.; Unat, Y..: S.17-63 |
Power point presentation, lecture, discussion, brain storm |
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5 |
Science in Ancient Greek and Hellenistic Period |
Topdemir, H. G.; Unat, Y..: S.17-63 |
Power point presentation, lecture, discussion, brain storm |
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6 |
Science in the Middle Ages (Christian World) |
Topdemir, H. G.; Unat, Y..: S.63-95 |
Power point presentation, lecture, discussion, brain storm |
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7 |
Science in the Middle Ages (the Christian and the Islamic World) |
Topdemir, H. G.; Unat, Y..: S.63-149 |
Power point presentation, lecture, discussion, brain storm |
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8 |
Mid-term exam |
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Written exam |
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9 |
Science in the Middle Ages (the Islamic world, and Turks) |
Topdemir, H. G.; Unat, Y..: S.63-169 |
Power point presentation, lecture, discussion, brain storm |
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10 |
Renaissance and Modern Science |
Yıldırım, C. : S. 119-128 |
Power point presentation, lecture, discussion, brain storm |
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11 |
The Age of Enlightenment and Science |
Yıldırım, C. : S. 128-148 |
Power point presentation, lecture, discussion, brain storm |
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12 |
Modern Science |
Yıldırım, C. : S. 148-167 |
Power point presentation, lecture, discussion, brain storm |
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13 |
The science of the republican period and today |
Topdemir, H. G.; Unat, Y.;Tekeli, S.; Kaya, E. ve Ark. |
Power point presentation, lecture, discussion, brain storm |
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14 |
Summary and General Discussion |
related topics |
Power point presentation, lecture, discussion, brain storm |
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15 |
Summary and General Discussion |
related topics |
Power point presentation, lecture, discussion, brain storm |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
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Written exm |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Topdemir, H. G.; Unat, Y.(2008): Bilim Tarihi, Pegem,Ankara.
Tekeli, S.; Kaya, E. ve Ark. (2007):Bilim Tarihi, Nobel, Ankara.
Yıldırım, C. (2005): Bilim Tarihi, Remzi Kitabevi, İstanbul.
Ronan, Colin. A. (1983): Bilim Tarihi, Tübitak, Ankara.
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| Required Course Material(s) |
Related articles and Internet resources in the field
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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 |
40 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
1 |
60 |
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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. |
2 |
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2 |
Understand the developmental features of primary and secondary school students. |
2 |
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3 |
Describe the applications of effective communication with students. |
3 |
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4 |
Use appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills. |
5 |
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5 |
Explain the basic concepts and principles of linguistics, German grammar and foreign language education. |
0 |
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6 |
Describe cultural factors that may influence teaching German comparatively. |
3 |
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7 |
Understand and explain the fields and functions of German as a foreign language. |
0 |
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Explain the method of producing scientific knowledge in foreign language education. |
4 |
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9 |
Plan teaching and learning process by taking individual differences and subject areas into account. |
0 |
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10 |
Use information technologies within the planning of teaching and learning process. |
3 |
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11 |
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. |
0 |
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14 |
Be a sensitive citizen towards problems in school, community and world. |
3 |
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15 |
Evaluate learned knowledge critically by gaining self-learning ability. |
0 |
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16 |
Establish healthy communication with students, colleagues, school administrators, and parents. |
0 |
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17 |
Use information and communication technologies in German language education effectively. |
0 |
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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. |
3 |
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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 |
2 |
2 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Total Workload: | 62 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 2.48 |
| ECTS Credit: | 2 |
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