| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Introduction to Philosophy I |
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| Course Code |
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RS 129 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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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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2 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Instructor CELAL GÜRBÜZ
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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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
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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 awareness of the philosophy and acquire philosophical thinking skill. |
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| Course Contents |
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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. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Derslik |
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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? |
Reading Plato´s Socratic dialogues |
Discussion |
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2 |
Knowledge issue: Truth and Reality |
Reading on the types of information |
Lecture-Discussion |
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3 |
Skepticism, Empiricism and Rationalism |
Reading on the problems of the theory of knowledge |
Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer |
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4 |
Ontology (Ontology): The concepts of Presence, self and existence |
Preliminary examination of Ontolojgy |
Lecture-Discussion |
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5 |
The main trends and issues in Philosophy of Existence |
Preliminary examination on Ontolojgy |
Lecture-Discussion |
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6 |
Ethics (Moral Philosophy): The First Age of Ethics |
Reading texts from Plato and Aristotle´s ethics |
Lecture-Discussion |
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7 |
Assignment Ethics |
Reading the foreword of the critique practical reason |
Lecture-Discussion |
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8 |
Mid term exam |
Preparing for the exam |
Written exam |
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9 |
Value Ethics |
Reading texts of Scheler and Nietzsche´s value issues |
Lecture-Discussion |
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10 |
Aesthetics and Philosophy of Art: Aesthetic objects and aesthetic attitude: Comments |
Reading texts of on aesthetic perception |
Lecture-Discussion |
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11 |
Aesthetic theories |
Reading of texts on the strength of aesthetic judgment |
Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer |
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12 |
Science and Philosophy |
Reading of texts on science and philosophy |
Lecture-Discussion |
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13 |
Political philosophy |
Examine Plato, Aristotle and Hobbes´ texts about politics |
Lecture-Discussion |
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14 |
Philosophy of Education |
Examine texts about philosophical view on Education |
Lecture-Discussion |
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15 |
Problem of belief |
Examine text on distinctions between information and belief |
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) |
 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
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| Required Course Material(s) |
Akarsu, B. (1975), Felsefe Terimleri Sözlüğü, Ankara: Bedia TDK Publication.
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Knows and uses methods, techniques and strategies used in teaching art education. |
0 |
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2 |
Gains the knowledge and skills to do creative work in the main fields of Art Education. |
0 |
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3 |
Explains the formation process and properties of human societies and civilizations. |
2 |
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4 |
Gains competence in the use and development of instructional materials. |
1 |
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5 |
Knows and applies basic concepts and principles of Fine Arts. |
0 |
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6 |
Identifies the developmental features of Primary Stage 1 and Stage 2 and secondary school students. |
0 |
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7 |
Recognises national and international cultural elements that affect teaching and production of art |
0 |
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8 |
Evaluates developments in Visual Arts Teaching in a multi-faceted manner of by means of scientific, artistic methods and techniques. |
2 |
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9 |
Uses relevant methods and techniques to improve/develop his/her students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills |
4 |
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10 |
Uses knowledge and techniques related to classroom management efficiently. |
1 |
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11 |
Uses the basic concepts of art education, and art education research process and techniques in accordance with developments. |
2 |
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12 |
Knows and uses the materials, methods and techniques used in the main fields of Plastic Arts. |
0 |
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13 |
Plans and programs teaching-learning processes in an effective way. |
0 |
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14 |
Develops skills for self-expression, independent thinking, and sense of social responsibility. |
3 |
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15 |
As a dynamic art educator, gains awareness, responsibility and skills in keeping track of the developments in information technologies. |
1 |
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16 |
Contributes to other disciplines with the help of his/her experience and knowledge. |
3 |
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17 |
Knows foreign language at a sufficient level required by the program. |
1 |
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18 |
Establishes effective and healthy relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administration. |
2 |
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19 |
Accepts each student as a whole considering affective, cognitive and psychomotor aspects. |
3 |
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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). |
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