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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Argumentation Theory |
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| Course Code |
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FBÖ 734 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall and Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. SEDAT UÇAR
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Can analyze the theories related to argumentation.
Explains the role of argumentation in science education based on evidence.
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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 will give students the opportunity to investigate the fundamentals of argumentation theory to develop writing skills related to argumentation in their field.
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| Course Contents |
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Argumentation theory and argumentation in science education. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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In class |
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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 |
Introducing the course |
none |
Lecture, question-answer |
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2 |
Science Education |
Related articles |
Lecture, question-answer, discussion. |
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3 |
Epitemology. |
Related articles |
Lecture, question-answer, discussion. |
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4 |
Introduction and logic of argumentation. |
Related articles |
Lecture, question-answer, discussion. |
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5 |
Social aspects of argumentation. |
Related articles |
Lecture, question-answer, discussion. |
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6 |
Argumentation in socio-scientific context. |
Related articles |
Lecture, question-answer, discussion. |
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7 |
Argumentation and technology. |
Related articles |
Lecture, question-answer, discussion. |
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8 |
Mid-term exam |
exam preparation |
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9 |
Written arguments. |
Related articles |
Lecture, question-answer, discussion. |
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10 |
Argumentation based science education. |
Related articles |
Lecture, question-answer, discussion. |
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11 |
Argumentation based science laboratories |
Related articles |
Lecture, question-answer, discussion. |
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12 |
Professional development and argumentation. |
Related articles |
Lecture, question-answer, discussion. |
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13 |
Argumentation and curriculum |
Related articles |
Lecture, question-answer, discussion. |
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14 |
Argumentation and conceptual change |
Related articles |
Lecture, question-answer, discussion. |
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15 |
Overview of argumentation research |
Related articles |
Lecture, question-answer, discussion. |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
exam preparation |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Toulmin, S. (1990). The uses of argumentation. Cambridge University Press. Sydney.
Van Eemeren, F. H. & Grootendorst, R. (2004). A systematic theory of argumentation. Cambridge University Press. UK.
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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.) |
0 |
0 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
2 |
100 |
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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 |
Describes teaching strategies, methods and techniques at the level of expertise based on his/her undergraduate proficiency. |
0 |
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2 |
Defines scientific research and analysis methods used in social sciences. |
0 |
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3 |
Explains Elementary Education and its basic principles. |
4 |
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4 |
Explains the theories of development and learning theories within the scope of primary education. |
0 |
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5 |
Explains the interdisiplinary interaction in the field. |
4 |
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6 |
Explains the information in elementary education subject areas (Social Studies, Turkish, Science, Mathematics, etc.) at the level of expertise. |
5 |
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7 |
Relates information in the primary education field with the information in other fields. |
0 |
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8 |
Describes the theoretical and practical information in the field at a level of expertise. |
0 |
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9 |
Criticizes the applications in the elementary education field at national and international levels. |
4 |
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10 |
Plans and executes scientific research. |
0 |
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11 |
Applies teaching methods and techniques based on his/her knowledge obtained at undergraduate level. |
0 |
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12 |
Manages a study requiring expertise in the field independently. |
0 |
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13 |
Works in a team or leads the team in the situations that require solving field-related problems. |
0 |
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14 |
Questions scientific and social issues from new perspectives. |
5 |
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15 |
Conducts studies in the field within the framework of lifelong learning. |
0 |
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16 |
Follows the technological developments. |
0 |
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17 |
By supporting it with qualitative and quantitative data, student presents a scientific work carried out in the field of elementary education in a written, oral or visual way to people who are experts or not experts in the field. |
0 |
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18 |
Uses information and communication technologies effectively. |
0 |
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19 |
Uses the languages in European portfolio at a level which enables him/her to understand the information related to the field and to carry out written and oral communication. |
0 |
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20 |
Considers the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values while carrying out a scientific research or project or interpreting a study in the field. |
0 |
| * 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 |
3 |
42 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
4 |
56 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
2 |
20 |
40 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Total Workload: | 148 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 5.92 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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