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  Course Description
Course Name : The Origins of Philosophical Thoughts In Turkish-Islamic Culture

Course Code : FDB 776

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. SÜLEYMAN DÖNMEZ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Realizes the close relationship between philosophy and culture
Comprehends the possibility and borders of Turkish thought and philosophy

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The aim of the course is to form the basis of the philosophy on which Turkish-Islamic culture depend.

Course Contents : The course covers the improvement of the Turkish thought before and after Islam and its sphere of influence.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Who are we? Reading related parts in the book of Ş.Teoman Duralı with the title "Omurgasızlaştırılmış Türklük" published by Dergah Publishing in 2013. Discussion
2 Philosophy and Science Reading related parts in the book of Ş.Teoman Duralı with the title "Omurgasızlaştırılmış Türklük" published by Dergah Publishing in 2013. Discussion
3 Turkish thought before Islamic period: General characteristics Reading related parts in the book of Ş.Teoman Duralı with the title "Omurgasızlaştırılmış Türklük" published by Dergah Publishing in 2013. Discussion
4 Turkish thought before Islamic period: God Reading related parts in the book of S. Hayri Bolay with the title "Türk düşüncesinde Gezintiler" published by Nobel Publishing in 2007. Discussion
5 Turkish thought before Islamic period: The term ´Qut´ Reading related parts the book "Kutadgu Bilig" by Yusuf Has Hacib: Discussion
6 Turkish thought before Islamic period: Culture and philosophy Reading related parts in the book of S. Hayri Bolay with the title "Türk düşüncesinde Gezintiler" published by Nobel Publishing in 2007. Discussion
7 Turkish thought before Islamic period: General characteristics Reading related parts in the book of Ş.Teoman Duralı with the title "Omurgasızlaştırılmış Türklük" published by Dergah Publishing in 2013. Discussion
8 Midterm exam Revision of the previous topics Discussion
9 Kutadgu Bilig and Divan-ı Lugati´t-Turk Reading related parts the book "Kutadgu Bilig" by Yusuf Has Hacib and "Divan-ı Lügati´t Türk" by Kaşgarlı Mahmud. Discussion
10 Seljuks and Turkish thought Reading related parts in the book of S. Hayri Bolay with the title "Türk düşüncesinde Gezintiler" published by Nobel Publishing in 2007. Discussion
11 Anatolian Seljuks and Turkish thought Reading related parts in the book of S. Hayri Bolay with the title "Türk düşüncesinde Gezintiler" published by Nobel Publishing in 2007. Discussion
12 Mawlana and intellect Reading related parts in the book of S. Hayri Bolay with the title "Türk düşüncesinde Gezintiler" published by Nobel Publishing in 2007. Discussion
13 Ottoman-Turkish thought before Fatih Reading related parts in the book of S. Hayri Bolay with the title "Osmanlı Düşünce Dünyası" published by Akçağ Publishing in 2011. Discussion
14 Ottoman-Turkish thought after Fatih Reading related parts in the book of S. Hayri Bolay with the title "Osmanlı Düşünce Dünyası" published by Akçağ Publishing in 2011. Discussion
15 Final exam Revision of the previous topics Written exam
16/17 Final exam Revision of the previous topics Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  S. Hayri Bolay: Türk Düşüncesinde Gezintiler
 S. Hayri Bolay: Osmanlı Düşünce Dünyası
 Ş. Teoman Duralı: Omurgasızlaştırılmış Türklük
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 40
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 Explains the effects of phenomenon of religion to formation, change and development of human and social structure. 3
2 Explains that religions can contribute to the maintenance of the atmosphere of peace and the development of coexistence culture in today´s world. 3
3 Has the necessary information about scientific research methods and techniques 3
4 Follows the impacts and the consequences of religion on social and scientific developments by using the main sources 3
5 Recognizes the key issues in the field and develops ways of solution related to them. 3
6 Has the necessary qualifications to provide the expected service for the students who will work as researchers, educators and religious officials in public and private institutions and organizations. 3
7 Has the capability of reaching accurate religious information by means of scientific research, and is able to evaluate, interpret and use the information obtained . 3
8 Recognizes main literature about the field and is able to have access to them. 4
9 Conducts scientific research on key issues relating to religion and community relations independently and draws conclusions. 3
10 Defends the results which are obtained in accordance with objective and scientific criteria. 3
11 Prepares research report in accordance with scientific criteria. 3
12 Realizes the necessity to think that religion, science, philosophy and morality complete each other and in order to explain the meaning of human life, they should be considered all together. 4
13 Realizies the necessity to respect faith and values which are attributed to holiness. 3
* 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) 13 3 39
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 13 6 78
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 10 10
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
    Final Exam 2 5 10
Total Workload: 142
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.68
ECTS Credit: 6