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Course Description Course Name : Course for the Major Course Code : FEL1 700 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : First 2 Year Course Semester : Fall and Spring (32 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. ADNAN GÜMÜŞ Asst.Prof.Dr. CAHİT ASLAN Asst.Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA GÜNAY Asst.Prof.Dr. ÜSTÜN ÖNGEL Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns how to reach the field-related resources published in Turkish or in any foreign languages. Researches the subjects which have not been studied in Turkey and determines the subjects needed to be studied in the field. Identifies the stages of the process of scientific research . Learns how to write a thesis Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The aim of this course is to help students to conduct an independent scientific and ethical study and provide scientific guidance to complete the study in a given period of time Course Contents : This course covers reaching references, identification a thesis subject, reaching field-related resources, identification of appropriate research methods and techniques and the process of reporting. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Lecturer office   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Provide information about content, methods and techniques to be used, assessment and planning the process Literature review Lecture, discussion 2 Provide information about content, methods and techniques to be used, assessment and planning the process Literature review Lecture, discussion 3 Ways of reaching the resources published in Turkish and foreign languages Using library and web sites (internet) for literature review Research and Examining, Discussion 4 Ways of reaching the resources published in Turkish and foreign languages Using library and web sites (internet) for literature review Research and Examining, Discussion 5 Ways of reaching the resources published in Turkish and foreign languages Using library and web sites (internet) for literature review Research and Examining, Discussion 6 Report submission on literature review related to the field Report preparation Lecture, discussion 7 Report submission on literature review related to the field Report preparation Lecture, discussion 8 Identification of the subjects needed to be researched in the field Using library and web sites (internet) for literature review Research and Examining, Discussion 9 Decision of the field to be researched Report preparation Lecture, discussion 10 Literature reviews on selected subject literature review and preliminary work on the subject Research and Examining, Discussion 11 Literature reviews on selected subject literature review and preliminary work on the subject Research and Examining, Discussion 12 Literature reviews on selected subject literature review and preliminary work on the subject Research and Examining, Discussion 13 Determination of research problem literature review and preliminary work on the subject Research and Examining, Discussion 14 Determination of the relevant methodology for the research problem literature review and preliminary work on the subject Research and Examining, Discussion 15 Writing the intoduction part of the research literature review and preliminary work on the subject Research and Examining, Discussion 16 Writing the intoduction part of the research literature review and preliminary work on the subject Research and Examining, Discussion 17 Writing the intoduction part of the research literature review and preliminary work on the subject Research and Examining, Discussion 18 Writing the background of the study literature review Research and Examining, Discussion 19 Writing the background of the study literature review Research and Examining, Discussion 20 Writing the theoretical chapter Examining theoretical part of the subject Research and Examining, Discussion 21 Writing the theoretical chapter Examining theoretical part of the subject Research and Examining, Discussion 22 Writing the theoretical chapter Examining theoretical part of the subject Research and Examining, Discussion 23 Writing the theoretical chapter Examining theoretical part of the subject Research and Examining, Discussion 24 Writing the theoretical chapter Examining theoretical part of the subject Research and Examining, Discussion 25 Writing the study literature review and preliminary work on the subject Research and Examining, Discussion 26 Writing the study literature review and preliminary work on the subject Research and Examining, Discussion 27 Writing the study literature review and preliminary work on the subject Research and Examining, Discussion 28 Writing the study literature review and preliminary work on the subject Research and Examining, Discussion 29 Writing the study literature review and preliminary work on the subject Research and Examining, Discussion 30 Writing the study literature review and preliminary work on the subject Research and Examining, Discussion 31 Presentation of the study Preparation for the presentation Presentation of the project 32/33/34 Evaluation of the work done during the term Preperation of evaluation report Discussion   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Karasar, N. (2002). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemi. (11. Baskı). Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık  Yıldırım, A.& Şimşek, H. (1999). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri. Ankara: Seçkin Yayınevi Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 100 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 Understands, analyzes, synthesizes, conceptualizes, solves and directs the problems encountered in human and social issues and business life 5 2 Brings forward the problems and issues related to human and society systematically and consistently in a written text and orally 5 3 Behaves sensitively to human and social issues, empathizes, deals with the problems he notices, and organizes studies related to them 4 4 Enhances the ability of analytical, critical and creative thinking, and has multi-dimensional perspective 5 5 Transforms the subjects and problems in especially three main fields (Philosophy, Psychology and Sociology) into scientific-philosophical issue, conceptualizes, theorizes, and evaluates in interdisciplinary 5 6 Creates philosophical- scientific problems related to human and social issues and does research especially in the areas of philosophy, psychology and sociology. 5 7 Develops solutions for problems in the field and implements them 5 8 Acts within social, scientific and ethical values framework at the stage of data collection, interpretetation, implementation and dessemination 5 9 Associates the universal problems with national and local issues 5 10 Examines the problems he encounters in educational environment and everyday life with philosophical, sociological and psychological outlook 4 11 Presents problems and research results at the national and international level and publishes them as scientific resource. 4 12 Follows new publications, information, theory, techniques and other developments in their field, and is always open to self-development and research 5 13 Uses, develops and tracks the ways of scientific thoughts, critical and creative thinking 5 14 Develops and uses effective communication skills with students, colleagues and people; share information and developments with these people and institutions; have common projects, scientific studies and cooperations . 4 15 Sustains activities in the field of education in a competent and qualified manner 5 16 Monitors and uses information and communication technologies 3 17 Internalizes and uses latest information, theory and methodologies in the field ; implements them to new areas and associates them with other disciplines 5 18 Knows theories and methodologies, and has knowledge especially in philosophy, sociology, psychology, educational science, all humanities and social sciences; monitors and internalizes new developments 5 * 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