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Course Description Course Name : Philosophy Of Language Course Code : FGS401 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor CELAL GÜRBÜZ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Recognizes the basic concepts of the language Evaluates the cultural/social content of language Grasps the relationship of language and thought Compares the different views on language Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To investigate main problems of social and cultural philosophy, communication and their background and their present developments. Course Contents : Such concepts like “term”, “language”, “symbol” and the “content of meaning” will be defined and exemplified. Main aims here are: To connect with language to thinking and being; to examine the dimensions of communication and signification of language and its theoretic and pragmatic results; to analyze contemporary theories of language. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : R2-207 classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Problem of the Origin of Language: 1.Mitolojik, cultural / anthropological opinions Reading theoretical section in related subject Lecture-Discussion 2 2. Empiricist, rationalist and evolutionist views Reading theoretical section in related subject Lecture-Discussion 3 Relationship between language and thinking Reading theoretical section in related subject Lecture-Discussion 4 Relationship between language and being Reading theoretical section in related subject Lecture-Discussion 5 The nature of the indication Reading theoretical section in related subject Lecture-Discussion 6 Seperations of Languages Reading theoretical section in related subject Lecture-Discussion 7 Introduction to the problem of meaning Reading theoretical section in related subject Lecture-Discussion 8 Mid term exam Preparing for the exam Written exam 9 Ideavioral and referenttetive approach Reading theoretical section in related subject Lecture-Discussion 10 Behavioral and pragmatic approach Reading theoretical section in related subject Lecture-Discussion 11 Relationship between meaning and context Reading theoretical section in related subject Lecture-Discussion 12 Relationship between language and communication Reading theoretical section in related subject Lecture-Discussion 13 Contemporary theories of language: Frege and Russell Reading theoretical section in related subject Lecture-Discussion 14 Wittgenstein Reading theoretical section in related subject Lecture-Discussion 15 Carnap Reading theoretical section in related subject Lecture-Discussion 16/17 Final exam Preparing for the exam Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Altuğ, Taylan, Dile Gelen Felsefe (The philosophy expressed), Istanbul: YKY.  Denkel, Arda, (1981). Anlaşma: Anlatma ve Anlama (Agreement: Explaining and Understanding), İstanbul: Boğaziçi University Publications. Required Course Material(s)   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 Shows sensivity to issues of social, philosophical, and literary 3 2 Makes research sources of the main problems in field of Philosophy, Psychology and Sociology 3 3 Uses information related with his/her field in business and everyday life with the awareness of social responsibility 3 4 The problems encountered in educatıonal environment and everyday life ıs evaluated from the perspective of sociology and psychology 3 5 Understands the problems encountered in the study area, solves and redirects 4 6 Puts solutıon recommendations forward systematically and consistently in writing and orally for encountered problems and knowledge in the field 4 7 Gets ability of critical, different and creative thinking and multi-dimensional perspective 4 8 Access and use related printed information and other sources of information in the field 4 9 Follows the developments and information in the field and and communicates with colleagues 2 10 Defines required concepts of the three main areas (philosophy, sociology, psychology) 4 11 Deals with problems related to man,society and values independently 3 12 Knows the problems differed from past to present and examines these issues in terms of present-day 4 13 Interpretes integrating theoretical knowledge with related disciplines, analyses and creates new information 4 14 Be open to continuous self-development and research 3 15 Takes responsibility individually and / or in a team, be leadership, and works effectively 2 16 Explains theorical debates of three main areas (philosophy, sociology, psychology) in relation to today´s problems 4 17 Follows software and hardware with printed and other information concerning with philosophy, social sciences ,educational sciences and education technologies, reaches, uses and improves effective ways of education-teaching. 2 * 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 4 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 113 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.52 ECTS Credit: 5