Course Detail
Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY and CRITICAL THINKING | INT1112988 | Fall Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 2 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Closed |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Osman Zeki GÖKÇE |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to equip students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes to navigate and critically engage with the university environment and to cultivate their capacity for rigorous and independent thinking. Through examining the history, purpose, and function of universities, as well as developing proficiency in critical thinking, information literacy, and ethical scholarship, students will be prepared to excel academically, contribute meaningfully to scholarly discourse, and adapt effectively to the challenges of a rapidly changing world. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Week 1: Introduction to University and Critical Thinking,Week 2: History of Universities,Week 3: The Purpose of Higher Education,Week 4: Epistemology and Knowledge Construction,Week 5: Critical Thinking Skills,Week 6: Information Literacy,Week 7: Argumentation and Debate,Week 8: Critical Reading and Textual Analysis,Week 9: Intellectual Diversity and Pluralism,Week 10: Ethics of Scholarship,Week 11: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Knowledge,Week 12: Global Perspectives on Higher Education,Week 13: Technology and Education,Week 14: Conclusion and Reflection. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Students will demonstrate the ability to critically analyze and evaluate complex ideas, arguments, and sources of information encountered in academic contexts, fostering a deeper understanding of diverse perspectives and disciplinary approaches. | ||
| Students will develop effective research skills, including the ability to locate, assess, and ethically utilize a wide range of academic resources, thereby enhancing their capacity to contribute original insights to scholarly discussions and projects. | ||
| Students will cultivate intellectual autonomy and ethical integrity in their academic endeavors, demonstrating a commitment to honesty, respect for diverse viewpoints, and responsible engagement with the principles of academic inquiry and communication. |
| Teaching Methods: | |
| Assessment Methods: |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Week 1: Introduction to University and Critical Thinking | |
| 2 | Week 2: History of Universities | |
| 3 | Week 3: The Purpose of Higher Education | |
| 4 | Week 4: Epistemology and Knowledge Construction | |
| 5 | Week 5: Critical Thinking Skills | |
| 6 | Week 6: Information Literacy | |
| 7 | Week 7: Argumentation and Debate | |
| 8 | Week 8: Critical Reading and Textual Analysis | |
| 9 | Week 9: Intellectual Diversity and Pluralism | |
| 10 | Week 10: Ethics of Scholarship | |
| 11 | Week 11: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Knowledge | |
| 12 | Week 12: Global Perspectives on Higher Education | |
| 13 | Week 13: Technology and Education | |
| 14 | Week 14: Conclusion and Reflection |
| Resources |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PC1. Students know the fundamental concepts, theories, research methods and analysis techniques used in the fields and sub-fields of Political Science and International relations. | ||||||
| 2 | PC2. Students understand the political, economic, social, and cultural relations among political systems, international actors, states and non-state actors; analyzes the reasons for the issues and problems in these fields, develop skills for systematic and critical thinking for alternative solutions. | ||||||
| 3 | PC3. Students of the program will be able to work at public and private institutions, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations. They will be able to involve in the foreign policy making, analysis, and implementation processes; manage project implementations, and shoulder responsibilities at different positions of decision-making processes. The multi-disciplinary perspective they have developed in the program facilitates following solution-oriented perspective at times of crisis, evaluating existing resolutions and developing new alternatives. | ||||||
| 4 | PC4. Students will be able to conduct scientific research in the fields and sub-fields of political science and international relations, analyze the results and report the findings to stakeholders. | ||||||
| 5 | PC5. Students will be able to conduct scientific research in the fields and sub-fields of political science and international relations, analyze the results and make scientific publications. | ||||||
| 6 | PC6. Students will be able to work as group leader in public and private institutions, plan and administer events and activities. | ||||||
| 7 | PC7. As a result of development of critical thinking, students stay open to change and development; adopt never-ending learning principle to their life. | ||||||
| 8 | PC8. Students use the appropriate oral and written language skills and adopt professional ethics in their communication while sharing results, analyses, and solution suggestions with colleagues and stakeholders | ||||||
| 9 | PC9. Students use English language skills in research and fields of expertise; easily follow international developments and communicates with international stakeholders. | ||||||
| 10 | PC10. Students use fundamental computer skills in communication with colleagues and stakeholders. | ||||||
| 11 | PC11. Students will be able to lead decision-making mechanisms, involve in policy making and analysis processes, and manage negotiation processes in public and private institutions. | ||||||
| 12 | PC12. Students will be able to develop original and scientific solutions and knowledge in their fields of expertise, create projects and act as a consultant to decision-making mechanisms. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| General Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 0 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(0/30) | 0 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY and CRITICAL THINKING | INT1112988 | Fall Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 2 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Closed |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Osman Zeki GÖKÇE |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to equip students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes to navigate and critically engage with the university environment and to cultivate their capacity for rigorous and independent thinking. Through examining the history, purpose, and function of universities, as well as developing proficiency in critical thinking, information literacy, and ethical scholarship, students will be prepared to excel academically, contribute meaningfully to scholarly discourse, and adapt effectively to the challenges of a rapidly changing world. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Week 1: Introduction to University and Critical Thinking,Week 2: History of Universities,Week 3: The Purpose of Higher Education,Week 4: Epistemology and Knowledge Construction,Week 5: Critical Thinking Skills,Week 6: Information Literacy,Week 7: Argumentation and Debate,Week 8: Critical Reading and Textual Analysis,Week 9: Intellectual Diversity and Pluralism,Week 10: Ethics of Scholarship,Week 11: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Knowledge,Week 12: Global Perspectives on Higher Education,Week 13: Technology and Education,Week 14: Conclusion and Reflection. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Students will demonstrate the ability to critically analyze and evaluate complex ideas, arguments, and sources of information encountered in academic contexts, fostering a deeper understanding of diverse perspectives and disciplinary approaches. | ||
| Students will develop effective research skills, including the ability to locate, assess, and ethically utilize a wide range of academic resources, thereby enhancing their capacity to contribute original insights to scholarly discussions and projects. | ||
| Students will cultivate intellectual autonomy and ethical integrity in their academic endeavors, demonstrating a commitment to honesty, respect for diverse viewpoints, and responsible engagement with the principles of academic inquiry and communication. |
| Teaching Methods: | |
| Assessment Methods: |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Week 1: Introduction to University and Critical Thinking | |
| 2 | Week 2: History of Universities | |
| 3 | Week 3: The Purpose of Higher Education | |
| 4 | Week 4: Epistemology and Knowledge Construction | |
| 5 | Week 5: Critical Thinking Skills | |
| 6 | Week 6: Information Literacy | |
| 7 | Week 7: Argumentation and Debate | |
| 8 | Week 8: Critical Reading and Textual Analysis | |
| 9 | Week 9: Intellectual Diversity and Pluralism | |
| 10 | Week 10: Ethics of Scholarship | |
| 11 | Week 11: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Knowledge | |
| 12 | Week 12: Global Perspectives on Higher Education | |
| 13 | Week 13: Technology and Education | |
| 14 | Week 14: Conclusion and Reflection |
| Resources |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PC1. Students know the fundamental concepts, theories, research methods and analysis techniques used in the fields and sub-fields of Political Science and International relations. | ||||||
| 2 | PC2. Students understand the political, economic, social, and cultural relations among political systems, international actors, states and non-state actors; analyzes the reasons for the issues and problems in these fields, develop skills for systematic and critical thinking for alternative solutions. | ||||||
| 3 | PC3. Students of the program will be able to work at public and private institutions, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations. They will be able to involve in the foreign policy making, analysis, and implementation processes; manage project implementations, and shoulder responsibilities at different positions of decision-making processes. The multi-disciplinary perspective they have developed in the program facilitates following solution-oriented perspective at times of crisis, evaluating existing resolutions and developing new alternatives. | ||||||
| 4 | PC4. Students will be able to conduct scientific research in the fields and sub-fields of political science and international relations, analyze the results and report the findings to stakeholders. | ||||||
| 5 | PC5. Students will be able to conduct scientific research in the fields and sub-fields of political science and international relations, analyze the results and make scientific publications. | ||||||
| 6 | PC6. Students will be able to work as group leader in public and private institutions, plan and administer events and activities. | ||||||
| 7 | PC7. As a result of development of critical thinking, students stay open to change and development; adopt never-ending learning principle to their life. | ||||||
| 8 | PC8. Students use the appropriate oral and written language skills and adopt professional ethics in their communication while sharing results, analyses, and solution suggestions with colleagues and stakeholders | ||||||
| 9 | PC9. Students use English language skills in research and fields of expertise; easily follow international developments and communicates with international stakeholders. | ||||||
| 10 | PC10. Students use fundamental computer skills in communication with colleagues and stakeholders. | ||||||
| 11 | PC11. Students will be able to lead decision-making mechanisms, involve in policy making and analysis processes, and manage negotiation processes in public and private institutions. | ||||||
| 12 | PC12. Students will be able to develop original and scientific solutions and knowledge in their fields of expertise, create projects and act as a consultant to decision-making mechanisms. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |