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Course Description Course Name : Philosophy of Science and Hermeneutics II Course Code : FEL 722 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA GÜNAY Learning Outcomes of the Course : Takes various philosophers´ opinions into consideration in the occurrence of historicity Discusses the problem of reality in social science Grasps the relation between culture and science Analyzes the status of hermeneutics in Turkey Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : This course aims to examine and compare the differences between hermeneutic approaches related to the epistemological, ontological , methodological problems of social science, analyze and evaluate the opinions about science in hermeneutic thoughts. Course Contents : In this course,students study the problems of social sciences . Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Lecturer 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 The birth of hermeneutics/Dilthey Reading theoretical section related to subject in the book Lecture, Research and ,Examining Discussion 3 Hermeneutics-Gadamer Reading theoretical section related to the subject in the book Lecture, Research and , Examining Discussion 4 The theory of Spiritual Science/ G. Misch Reading theoretical section related to the subject in the book Lecture,Research and , Examining Discussion 5 Dilthey´s Theorotical - Living / M. Riedel Reading theoretical section related to the subject in the book Lecture,Research and Examining, Discussion 6 Gadamer´s herneneutics Reading theoretical section related to the subject in the book Lecture,Research and Examining, Discussion 7 The problem of Truth in social sciences. Reading theoretical section related to the subject in the book Lecture,Research and Examining , Discussion 8 Truth, rationalism and rationalisation/ Wallerstesin Reading theoretical section related to the subject in the book Lecture,Research and ,Examining Discussion 9 Truth and scientific universalism/Wallerstesin Reading theoretical section related to the subject in the book Lecture,Research and Examining, Discussion 10 Philosophy and Truth/ A. Badiou Reading theoretical section related to the subject in the book Lecture,Research and Examining, Discussion 11 The relationship between culture and science Reading theoretical section related to the subject in the book Lecture,Research and Examining, Discussion 12 Historicism and historical consciousness Reading theoretical section related to the subject in the book Lecture,Research and ,Examining Discussion 13 Discussions on Gadamer´s opinion about Truth and Method Reading theoretical section related to the subject in the book Lecture,Research and , Examining Discussion 14 Hermeneutics in Turkey Reading theoretical section related to the subject in the book Lecture,Research and ,Examining Discussion 15 General evaluation Review of the courses Mutual Discussion 16/17 Final exam Preparation for the exam Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)   Required Course Material(s)       Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 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 Understands, analyzes, synthesizes, conceptualizes, solves and directs the problems encountered in human and social issues and business life 5 2 Brings forward the problems and issues related to human and society systematically and consistently in a written text and orally 4 3 Behaves sensitively to human and social issues, empathizes, deals with the problems he notices, and organizes studies related to them 5 4 Enhances the ability of analytical, critical and creative thinking, and has multi-dimensional perspective 5 5 Transforms the subjects and problems in especially three main fields (Philosophy, Psychology and Sociology) into scientific-philosophical issue, conceptualizes, theorizes, and evaluates in interdisciplinary 5 6 Creates philosophical- scientific problems related to human and social issues and does research especially in the areas of philosophy, psychology and sociology. 5 7 Develops solutions for problems in the field and implements them 3 8 Acts within social, scientific and ethical values framework at the stage of data collection, interpretetation, implementation and dessemination 5 9 Associates the universal problems with national and local issues 4 10 Examines the problems he encounters in educational environment and everyday life with philosophical, sociological and psychological outlook 3 11 Presents problems and research results at the national and international level and publishes them as scientific resource. 4 12 Follows new publications, information, theory, techniques and other developments in their field, and is always open to self-development and research 5 13 Uses, develops and tracks the ways of scientific thoughts, critical and creative thinking 5 14 Develops and uses effective communication skills with students, colleagues and people; share information and developments with these people and institutions; have common projects, scientific studies and cooperations . 2 15 Sustains activities in the field of education in a competent and qualified manner 1 16 Monitors and uses information and communication technologies 2 17 Internalizes and uses latest information, theory and methodologies in the field ; implements them to new areas and associates them with other disciplines 5 18 Knows theories and methodologies, and has knowledge especially in philosophy, sociology, psychology, educational science, all humanities and social sciences; monitors and internalizes new developments 5 * 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 6 84 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 8 16     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0 0     Final Exam 1 12 12 Total Workload: 154 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.16 ECTS Credit: 6