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  Course Description
Course Name : Introduction to Philosophy I

Course Code : RS 129

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 2

Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor CELAL GÜRBÜZ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Compares concepts of philosophy and problem areas by distinguishing each other
Dstinguishes philosophical information from other information
Learns what a philosophical problem is
Acquires philosophical thinking
Recognizes the subject and the problems of philosophy

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To create awareness of the philosophy and acquire philosophical thinking skill.

Course Contents : Emphasizing what philosophy and question of philosophy in relation to finding out the distinctive features of the concept of what is a philosophy and philosophical thinking, information is given about the disciplines of philosophy related to the problematic fields. Interdisciplinary differences and similarities are revealed.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Derslik


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 What is Philosophy? Reading Plato´s Socratic dialogues Discussion
2 Knowledge issue: Truth and Reality Reading on the types of information Lecture-Discussion
3 Skepticism, Empiricism and Rationalism Reading on the problems of the theory of knowledge Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer
4 Ontology (Ontology): The concepts of Presence, self and existence Preliminary examination of Ontolojgy Lecture-Discussion
5 The main trends and issues in Philosophy of Existence Preliminary examination on Ontolojgy Lecture-Discussion
6 Ethics (Moral Philosophy): The First Age of Ethics Reading texts from Plato and Aristotle´s ethics Lecture-Discussion
7 Assignment Ethics Reading the foreword of the critique practical reason Lecture-Discussion
8 Mid term exam Preparing for the exam Written exam
9 Value Ethics Reading texts of Scheler and Nietzsche´s value issues Lecture-Discussion
10 Aesthetics and Philosophy of Art: Aesthetic objects and aesthetic attitude: Comments Reading texts of on aesthetic perception Lecture-Discussion
11 Aesthetic theories Reading of texts on the strength of aesthetic judgment Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer
12 Science and Philosophy Reading of texts on science and philosophy Lecture-Discussion
13 Political philosophy Examine Plato, Aristotle and Hobbes´ texts about politics Lecture-Discussion
14 Philosophy of Education Examine texts about philosophical view on Education Lecture-Discussion
15 Problem of belief Examine text on distinctions between information and belief Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer
16/17 Final exam Preparing for the exam Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Mengüşoğlu, Takiyettin, (1992), Felsefeye Giriş (Introduction to Philosophy), İstanbul: Remzi Publication.
 Adjukiewics, K. (1996), Felsefeye Giriş: Temel Kavram ve Kuramlar (Introduction to Philosophy: Basic Concepts and Theories). Ankara: Gundogdu Publications
Required Course Material(s)  Akarsu, B. (1975), Felsefe Terimleri Sözlüğü, Ankara: Bedia TDK Publication.


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0
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 Knows and uses methods, techniques and strategies used in teaching art education. 0
2 Gains the knowledge and skills to do creative work in the main fields of Art Education. 0
3 Explains the formation process and properties of human societies and civilizations. 2
4 Gains competence in the use and development of instructional materials. 1
5 Knows and applies basic concepts and principles of Fine Arts. 0
6 Identifies the developmental features of Primary Stage 1 and Stage 2 and secondary school students. 0
7 Recognises national and international cultural elements that affect teaching and production of art 0
8 Evaluates developments in Visual Arts Teaching in a multi-faceted manner of by means of scientific, artistic methods and techniques. 2
9 Uses relevant methods and techniques to improve/develop his/her students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills 4
10 Uses knowledge and techniques related to classroom management efficiently. 1
11 Uses the basic concepts of art education, and art education research process and techniques in accordance with developments. 2
12 Knows and uses the materials, methods and techniques used in the main fields of Plastic Arts. 0
13 Plans and programs teaching-learning processes in an effective way. 0
14 Develops skills for self-expression, independent thinking, and sense of social responsibility. 3
15 As a dynamic art educator, gains awareness, responsibility and skills in keeping track of the developments in information technologies. 1
16 Contributes to other disciplines with the help of his/her experience and knowledge. 3
17 Knows foreign language at a sufficient level required by the program. 1
18 Establishes effective and healthy relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administration. 2
19 Accepts each student as a whole considering affective, cognitive and psychomotor aspects. 3
20 Utilises museums, which are a historical and cultural inheritance, as an effective means of education and raises his/her students´ awareness of preserving and protecting cultural and historical values. 1
* 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 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 4 4
Total Workload: 62
Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.48
ECTS Credit: 2