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Course Description Course Name : Philosophy of Life Course Code : FGS436 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Learning Outcomes of the Course : Gains a philosophical conciousness related to the meaning of life and value Reveals similarities and differences between life and good life Compares the views of important philosophers´ life concept in history of philosophy Questions the basis of ideation of life concept Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The main aim of this course is to provide comprehension of an insight into the relationship between philosophy, life and existence of human. Course Contents : Examining various perspectives of living and the concept of living will be discussed around the main problems. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Seminar room   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 General introduction None Lecture 2 Life concept in terms of philosophy: living and good living Studying relevant sources Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer 3 Different views on life concept in history of philosophy Studying relevant sources Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer 4 Different views on life concept in history of philosophy Studying relevant sources Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer 5 The problem of meaning of life and value Studying relevant sources Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer 6 The person,the other and ways of living together Studying relevant sources Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer 7 The problem of being oneself Studying relevant sources Lecture-Discussion-Question-Answer 8 Mid-term Exam Review of the subjects Written Exam 9 The problem of having a dialogue and understanding Studying relevant sources Lecture-Discussion Question and Answer 10 Experience and life Studying relevant sources Lecture-Discussion Question and Answer 11 Life and Historicity Studying relevant sources Lecture-Discussion Question and Answer 12 The concept of life style Studying relevant sources Lecture-discussion Question-Answer 13 Creativeness and freedom in life Studying relevant sources Lecture-Discussion 14 Habit in life,organisation and change Studying relevant sources Lecture-Discussion Question-Answer 15 General Evaluation Review of the subjects Lecture-Discussion Question-Answer 16/17 Final Exam Preparing for the exam Lecture_Discussion Question-Answer   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Uygur, N. (2003), Yasama Felsefesi (Philosohy of Life). Istanbul: Yapı Kredi Publications. 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 Shows sensivity to issues of social, philosophical, and literary 4 2 Makes research sources of the main problems in field of Philosophy, Psychology and Sociology 4 3 Uses information related with his/her field in business and everyday life with the awareness of social responsibility 4 4 The problems encountered in educatıonal environment and everyday life ıs evaluated from the perspective of sociology and psychology 4 5 Understands the problems encountered in the study area, solves and redirects 4 6 Puts solutıon recommendations forward systematically and consistently in writing and orally for encountered problems and knowledge in the field 4 7 Gets ability of critical, different and creative thinking and multi-dimensional perspective 4 8 Access and use related printed information and other sources of information in the field 4 9 Follows the developments and information in the field and and communicates with colleagues 3 10 Defines required concepts of the three main areas (philosophy, sociology, psychology) 5 11 Deals with problems related to man,society and values independently 4 12 Knows the problems differed from past to present and examines these issues in terms of present-day 4 13 Interpretes integrating theoretical knowledge with related disciplines, analyses and creates new information 5 14 Be open to continuous self-development and research 4 15 Takes responsibility individually and / or in a team, be leadership, and works effectively 3 16 Explains theorical debates of three main areas (philosophy, sociology, psychology) in relation to today´s problems 4 17 Follows software and hardware with printed and other information concerning with philosophy, social sciences ,educational sciences and education technologies, reaches, uses and improves effective ways of education-teaching. 2 * 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 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 5 5     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3     Final Exam 1 9 9 Total Workload: 115 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.6 ECTS Credit: 5