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Course Description Course Name : Philosopy Course Code : SB 106 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Learning Outcomes of the Course : Interprets the relation of between philosophy and sciences. Evaluates philosophers and their thoughts. Interprets philosophy as an art of living. Analyses different dimensions of philosophy-science relations. Examines the environment and events by means of philosophical thinking. Interprets different philosophical disciplines by means of ciritical thinking. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To understand the concepts of philosophy, know the famous philosophers and gain philosophical thinking abilities. Course Contents : The contents of this course include the general concepts of philosophy, philosophy and education, the working areas of philosophy and its role in social sciences, major philosophical movements, the examination of thoughts of philosophers in Turkey and the world, to improve philosophical perspective, philosophy-education relation, philosophical principles of education and its influence on education programs, modern philosophical movements. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Human-nature-science relations Reading the related sections of the books listed in the bibliography. Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion, Problem Solving 2 Human-thought relations Reading the related sections of the books listed in the bibliography. Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion, Problem Solving 3 The birth and the development of philosophy Reading the related sections of the books listed in the bibliography. Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion, Problem Solving 4 Main disciplines of philosophy I Reading the related sections of the books listed in the bibliography. Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion, Problem Solving 5 Main disciplines of philosophy II Reading the related sections of the books listed in the bibliography. Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion, Problem Solving 6 Philosophy-science relations Reading the related sections of the books listed in the bibliography. Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion, Problem Solving 7 The place of philosophy among sciences Reading the related sections of the books listed in the bibliography. Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion, Problem Solving 8 Mid-term Examination 9 Main philosophical movements I Reading the related sections of the books listed in the bibliography. Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion, Problem Solving 10 Main philosophical movements II Reading the related sections of the books listed in the bibliography. Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion, Problem Solving 11 The history of philosophy and its general progress Reading the related sections of the books listed in the bibliography. Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion, Problem Solving 12 The history of philosophy and its general progress Reading the related sections of the books listed in the bibliography. Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion, Problem Solving 13 Philosophy-education relations Reading the related sections of the books listed in the bibliography. Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion, Problem Solving 14 Philosophy-education relations Reading the related sections of the books listed in the bibliography. Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion, Problem Solving 15 General evaluation Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion 16/17 Final Examination   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.) 1 40     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 60 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 They use the methods to enrich empathy, critical and creative thinking, effective decision making compatible with humanistic values and problem solving skills. 0 2 They plan teaching-learning process noting students´ individual differences and the characteristics of the subject focus. 0 3 They develop original materials student-oriented instruction and use information technologies. 0 4 They avoid beiong mechanical in measurement and evaluation and use creative and elaborative forms to provide multiple development of the students. 0 5 They explain information production methods of Social Sciences. 5 6 The graduates of Social Studies Education explain basic notions of the Social Sciences. 5 7 They recognize the cultural structures of their own and other societies. They also evaluate reasons and outcomes of changes throughout history. 3 8 They define the location of their place on Earth. They evaluate social, political and economical effects of geographical location and the results of them. 2 9 They become aware of the importance of using natural sciences and arts to apprehend the Earth multidimentionally. They define their scientific, cultural, artistic and social needs and develop themselves continually. 3 10 They relate the disciplines that contribute to content of Social Studies lesson, applying the required specific instruction methods for the program. 5 11 They describe the applications to create democratic learning environment and make the classroom a real piece of life. 0 12 They communicate with their students and social environment in different cultures, they defend the fact that problems can be solved peacefully. 3 13 They recognize scientific basis of education. 0 14 They evaluate themselves in terms of their own professional qualifications. 2 15 They avoid discrimination and defend that living an honorable and human-rights convenient life is required for all humanity. 4 16 They become a citizen-teacher model. They struggle for a solution to current problems of the globe and their own environment as a participant member of the society. 4 17 They value self-confidence, braveness to question and power of changing. They want to study hard and take responsibility for achieving that goal. 5 18 They reach information sources and evaluate their learnings in a critical attitude. 2 19 They value life-long learning. 3 * 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 1 5 5     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 81 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.24 ECTS Credit: 3