Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 1 / Fall Semester | ||||
| Level of Course | 1st Cycle Degree Programme | ||||
| Type of Course | Optional | ||||
| Department | GENEL KÜLTÜR SEÇMELİ DERSLERİ | ||||
| Pre-requisities and Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face | ||||
| Teaching Period | 14 Weeks | ||||
| Name of Lecturer | BİLAL ÜSTÜN (bustun@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
| Name of Lecturer(s) | |||||
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| The aim of this course is to enable students to acquire scientific thinking, evidence-based argument development and effective discussion skills. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | Students can grasp the scientific mindset and critical perspective. |
PO-1 He/She reflects the skills and values of respect, critical and creative thinking, ethical and social responsibility, problem-solving, working independently and in teams, taking responsibility and lifelong learning to his individual and social life. PO-2 He/She acts with an interdisciplinary and intercultural perspective. |
Examination Oral Examination Presentation |
| LO-2 | Students can gain the skills to develop scientific and logical arguments. |
PO-1 He/She reflects the skills and values of respect, critical and creative thinking, ethical and social responsibility, problem-solving, working independently and in teams, taking responsibility and lifelong learning to his individual and social life. PO-2 He/She acts with an interdisciplinary and intercultural perspective. |
Examination Oral Examination Presentation |
| LO-3 | Students can defend their ideas and respond to opposing views using effective scientific argumentation techniques. |
PO-1 He/She reflects the skills and values of respect, critical and creative thinking, ethical and social responsibility, problem-solving, working independently and in teams, taking responsibility and lifelong learning to his individual and social life. PO-2 He/She acts with an interdisciplinary and intercultural perspective. |
Examination Oral Examination Presentation |
| LO-4 | Students can make and defend claims based on scientific evidence. |
PO-1 He/She reflects the skills and values of respect, critical and creative thinking, ethical and social responsibility, problem-solving, working independently and in teams, taking responsibility and lifelong learning to his individual and social life. PO-2 He/She acts with an interdisciplinary and intercultural perspective. |
Examination Oral Examination Presentation |
| LO-5 | Students can critically evaluate and analyze the information they encounter. |
PO-1 He/She reflects the skills and values of respect, critical and creative thinking, ethical and social responsibility, problem-solving, working independently and in teams, taking responsibility and lifelong learning to his individual and social life. PO-2 He/She acts with an interdisciplinary and intercultural perspective. |
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| LO-6 | Students can express their scientific arguments through effective written and oral presentations. |
PO-1 He/She reflects the skills and values of respect, critical and creative thinking, ethical and social responsibility, problem-solving, working independently and in teams, taking responsibility and lifelong learning to his individual and social life. PO-2 He/She acts with an interdisciplinary and intercultural perspective. |
Examination Oral Examination Presentation |
| LO-7 | Students will be able to understand the importance of ethical principles in scientific discussions and arguments. |
PO-1 He/She reflects the skills and values of respect, critical and creative thinking, ethical and social responsibility, problem-solving, working independently and in teams, taking responsibility and lifelong learning to his individual and social life. PO-2 He/She acts with an interdisciplinary and intercultural perspective. |
Examination Oral Examination Presentation |
| LO-8 | Students can understand the relationships between different scientific disciplines and see how these relationships are reflected in discussions. |
PO-1 He/She reflects the skills and values of respect, critical and creative thinking, ethical and social responsibility, problem-solving, working independently and in teams, taking responsibility and lifelong learning to his individual and social life. PO-2 He/She acts with an interdisciplinary and intercultural perspective. |
Examination Oral Examination Presentation |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| The course "Scientific Argument and Discussion" covers the fundamentals of scientific discussions and logical arguments. The course content covers topics such as understanding the structure of scientific thought, developing valid and evidence-based arguments, responding effectively to opposing views, and developing critical thinking skills. In addition, scientific writing and presentation techniques, ethical principles in scientific discussions, and the importance of interdisciplinary discussions will be covered. Students will gain the skills to be persuasive in discussions, analyze scientific data, and use them in their arguments. | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Definition and importance of scientific thought and critical perspective. The structure and sources of scientific knowledge. | Lecture, discussion, question and answer |
| 2 | Elements of scientific argument: claim, evidence, warrant. The process of developing a scientific argument. | Lecture, discussion, question and answer |
| 3 | Basic principles of logic and reasoning. Correct reasoning in scientific discussions. | Lecture, discussion, question and answer |
| 4 | Strategies for understanding and responding to opposing arguments. Courtesy and respect in discussions. | Lecture, discussion, question and answer |
| 5 | Scientific research methods and data collection. How to evaluate the validity and reliability of evidence? | Lecture, discussion, question and answer |
| 6 | Skills to critically evaluate information. Analyze and question scientific claims. | Lecture, discussion, question and answer |
| 7 | Rules for writing scientific articles and reports. Expressing scientific arguments in writing. | Lecture, discussion, question and answer |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Oral presentation of scientific arguments. Presentation techniques and use of visual materials. | Lecture, discussion, question and answer |
| 10 | Ethical principles in scientific research processes. Ethical approaches in discussions and arguments. | Lecture, discussion, question and answer |
| 11 | The structure of scientific discussions in different disciplines. The ability to establish interdisciplinary relationships. | Lecture, discussion, question and answer |
| 12 | Examples from interdisciplinary studies. Multi-dimensional handling of scientific problems. | Lecture, discussion, question and answer |
| 13 | The scientific value of including different perspectives. Constructing an argument that includes opposing views. | Lecture, discussion, question and answer |
| 14 | Ways to be persuasive in scientific discussions. Developing ideas and generating new perspectives. | Lecture, discussion, question and answer |
| 15 | General review and evaluation of the topics covered during the course. Explanations to students' questions and preparation for the final exam. | Lecture, discussion, question and answer |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Büyük çekişmeler: bilim tarihinden seçilmiş on tartışma | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Notes prepared by academics. | ||
| Assessment Methods | |||
| Type of Assessment | Week | Hours | Weight(%) |
| mid-term exam | 8 | 1 | %30 |
| Other assessment methods | |||
| 1.Oral Examination | 1-15 | 1 | %10 |
| 2.Quiz | |||
| 3.Laboratory exam | |||
| 4.Presentation | |||
| 5.Report | |||
| 6.Workshop | |||
| 7.Performance Project | |||
| 8.Term Paper | |||
| 9.Project | |||
| final exam | 16 | 1 | %60 |
| Student Work Load | |||
| Type of Work | Weekly Hours | Number of Weeks | Work Load |
| Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) | 2 | 14 | 28 |
| Outside Class | |||
| a) Reading | 2 | 14 | 28 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| c) Performance Project | 0 | ||
| d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| e) Term paper/Project | 0 | ||
| Oral Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Quiz | 0 | ||
| Laboratory exam | 0 | ||
| Own study for mid-term exam | 2 | 7 | 14 |
| mid-term exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Own study for final exam | 2 | 7 | 14 |
| final exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 90 | ||