SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
GEP0812 Philosophy of Science Fall
Spring
3 0 3 4
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator : Assist. Prof. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Course Objectives: The sciences are widely considered to be one of our best sources of knowledge about the world. In this course we will
investigate the nature and status of scientific knowledge. We will study several different accounts of the methods used
by scientists, including accounts proposed by Carnap, Popper, and Kuhn. We will also ask whether science describes
reality. Does the real world actually contain electrons or genes, for example, or is a literal interpretation of our scientific
theories unwarranted?

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:
Identify central issues or debates in philosophy of science,
Articulate and, when appropriate, compare or contrast, different views that might be taken with
respect to these issues,
Summarize major motivations or arguments for these alternative positions,
Present significant objections that have or could be raised to these positions,
Assess the relative merits of these arguments and objections

Course Content

The definitions of science and philosophy are made, the importance of science, the characteristics of science, logical inference techniques, the stages of the scientific method, different philosophical views on the scientific method, experiments, observations and measurement processes in the scientific method, some thinkers of the philosophy of science.
Teaching methods and techniques used in the course are: lecture, reading, individual work, sample examination and discussion.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) What is science? I
2) What is science? II
3) Modern science I
4) Modern science II
5) Karl Popper
6) Imre Lakatos
7) Thomas Kuhn I
8) Midterm Week
9) Thomas Kuhn II
10) Sociology of science
11) Feminist science theory
12) A case: Evolutionary theory I
13) A case: Evolutionary theory II
14) REVIEW

Sources

Course Notes:
References: Course Resources Powerpoint presentation files and video recordings which will be uploaded to Itslearning each week. Ppt files will also be uploaded to MsTeams. 1)Cemal Yıldırım, "Bilim Felsefesi" 2) Selçuk Kütük, "Bilim Felsefesi Üzerine" 3) Veysel Sönmez, "Bilim Felsefesi" 4) Alex Rosenberg, "Bilim Felsefesi-Çağdaş Bir Giriş"

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes 1 % 10
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 30
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 60
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 13 3 39
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 13 3 39
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 1 10 10
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 2 2
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 92

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Speech and Language Therapy field systematically for practice. 4
2) To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection. 4
3) To use information and health technologies in practice and research in the field of Speech and Language Therapy. 4
4) To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships. 4
5) To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. 4
6) To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. 4
7) To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice. 3
8) To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach. 3
9) To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively. 3
10) To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other therapist, education of health professionals and individuals about speech and languege therapy. 3
11) To carry out speech and languge therapy practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community. 3