| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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İntroduction to Philosophy |
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| Course Code |
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RPD111 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Distinguishes philosophical knowledge from other information
Acquires philosophical thinking
Recognizes the subject and the problems of philosophy.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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To create a clear understanding of the concepts on constructive principles and ideas related to philosophy’s main branches and it’s subordinate areas (Epistemology, Ontology, Logic, Ethics, Aisthetics etc.); also, as making both analysis and synthesis, to consider distinctive characteristics of the phenomenon areas, and to argue them critically. |
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| Course Contents |
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General knowledge about Philosophy and to its role between other social sciences. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
What is Philosophy? |
Read releavant section of the textbook |
Lecture-Discussion- |
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2 |
Explaining philosophical knowledge and other types of information. |
Read releavant section of the textbook |
Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer |
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3 |
Hadling the problem of information |
Read releavant section of the textbook |
Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer |
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4 |
Description of the subject of the possibility of knowledge |
Read releavant section of the textbook |
Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer |
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5 |
Description of the problem of how information is obtained, its limits and accuracy. |
Read releavant section of the textbook |
Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer |
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6 |
Explaining and questioning the concept of science by means of philosophy |
Read releavant section of the textbook |
Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer |
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7 |
General evaluation |
Course rewiev |
Interactional Discussion |
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8 |
Mid term exam |
Preparing for the exam |
Written exam |
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9 |
Explanation of the theories of science |
Read releavant section of the textbook |
Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer |
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10 |
Explanation of the question and the concepts of Being |
Read releavant section of the textbook |
Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer |
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11 |
Explaining the problem of Being referring to asset of philosophers |
Read releavant section of the textbook |
Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer |
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12 |
Relations between art and philosophy |
Read releavant section of the textbook |
Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer |
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13 |
Relations between ethics and philosophy |
Read releavant section of the textbook |
Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer |
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14 |
Explanation of political philosophy |
Read releavant section of the textbook |
Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer |
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15 |
Looking at and explaining current problems from the aspect of philosophy |
Read releavant section of the textbook |
Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Preparing for the exam |
Written exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Metinlerle Felsefeye Giriş, Mustafa Günay, Karahan Publications, 2013.
Felsefeye Giriş, İsmail Tunalı, Altın Kitaplar Publications.
Felsefe-Özne-Söylem, Betül Çotuksöken (2013), Notos Kitap Publications.
Uygur, Nermi (1995), Felsefenin Cagrisi, Istanbul:YKY Publications.
Felsefeye Giriş, A. Kadir Çüçen(2012), Sentez Publications.
Mengüşoğlu, Takiyettin, (1992), Felsefeye Giris (Introduction to Philosophy), İstanbul:Remzi Kitabevi.
Günümüz Felsefe Disiplinleri, Der-çev. Doğan Özlem, İnkılap Kitabevi Publications.
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Explains basic concepts and principals of Psychological Counseling and Guidance |
0 |
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2 |
Explains the developmental characteristics of the individual and the factors that affect this development |
3 |
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3 |
Examines and evaluates problems in educational environment and in everyday life from the point of philosophy, sociology and psychology |
5 |
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4 |
Explains theories of personality, psychological counseling and learning |
0 |
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5 |
Explains career development and career choice process |
0 |
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6 |
Explains scientific research methods and techniques |
2 |
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7 |
Explains how to begin and maintain psychological counseling and guidance process |
0 |
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8 |
Explains psychological counseling and guidance practices appropriate for clients with different development and characteristics |
3 |
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9 |
Explains classroom and behavior management approaches |
0 |
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10 |
Formulates and evaluates psychological counseling and guidance programs |
0 |
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11 |
Does guidance practices appropriate for different educational levels |
0 |
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12 |
Acknowledges individuals with normal and abnormal characteristics |
0 |
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13 |
Uses helping skills effectively in psychological counseling |
0 |
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14 |
Takes the responsibility of his/her decisions about her/his life and career |
4 |
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15 |
Develops insight and is open to learning and development |
3 |
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16 |
Shows empathy and care towards people |
3 |
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17 |
Uses effective communication skills in interpersonal relationships |
3 |
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18 |
Acts colloboratively and cooperatively with her/his colleagues in work place |
2 |
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19 |
Acts appropriately with professional ethical standarts |
4 |
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20 |
In addition to professional development, develops himself/herself by identifying his/her needs in several areas such as science, culture, art and social in accordance with her/his ability and interest. |
4 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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