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| Unit | FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION |
| JOURNALISM PR. | |
| Code | GZT106 |
| Name | Introduction to Philosophy |
| Term | 2020-2021 Academic Year |
| Semester | 2. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Uzaktan Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. Dr. FIRAT BERKSUN |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör. Dr. FIRAT BERKSUN
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The main aim of the course is to teach students the starting points of the philosophy which is the basis of the development of science and to prepare the ground for critical thinking in this context. Besides, it is aimed that the student who learns about the scope and limits of philosophy can analyze all the problems he / she has encountered with a philosophical point of view. In this context, the area of logic, being, and art that constitute the important building blocks of philosophy are conveyed through various philosophers' perspectives. Thus, it is aimed to make the student understand the philosophy that contributes to the development of the society in all its aspects.
Course Content
The course contains basic information on the concept of philosophy. In this context, the course includes important concepts of philosophy, types of knowledge, approaches to knowledge, philosophy of being, art and morality. On the other hand, the concept of politics is also examined in terms of philosophy and all these issues are critically examined.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Recognizes the fundamental differences between philosophical knowledge and scientific knowledge. |
| LO02 | Describes the periodic conditions that caused the birth of philosophical thought. |
| LO03 | Compares different philosophical approachs regrading the conditions of true knowledge. |
| LO04 | Distinguishes different philosophical approaches to the concept of being. |
| LO05 | By questioning the historical link between individual, society and philosophy, interprets behaviours in contemporary societies. |
| LO06 | Recognizes the concepts of ethics and morality and analyzes the arguments in this area. |
| LO07 | By comparing the present social problems with the historical philosophical debates, establishes cause-effect relations. |
| LO08 | Examines the problems in different fields of study from a philosophical perspective. |
| LO09 | Due to the structure of the course, the participants are able to express themselves freely and improve communication skills. |
| LO10 | Questions opinions that are considered to be true and acquires a critical point of view that contributes to the progress in the professional life. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Explain what the concept of philosophy is | Read releavant section of the textbook | |
| 2 | Differences between philosophical knowledge and scientific knowledge | Read releavant section of the textbook | |
| 3 | The concept of information philosophy | Read releavant section of the textbook | |
| 4 | Approaches for Whether correct information is possible | Read releavant section of the textbook | |
| 5 | Limits of the concept of information | Read releavant section of the textbook | |
| 6 | Approaches of various philosophers towards the concept of knowledge | Read releavant section of the textbook | |
| 7 | Social conditions that enable the development of philosophy | Course rewiev | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Read releavant section of the textbook | |
| 9 | Philosophy of the concept of being | Read releavant section of the textbook | |
| 10 | Philosophical discussions on essence of existence | Read releavant section of the textbook | |
| 11 | Philosophers who refer to the concept of philosophy of being. | Read releavant section of the textbook | |
| 12 | Art and art philosophy | Read releavant section of the textbook | |
| 13 | Ethical and moral concepts | Read releavant section of the textbook | |
| 14 | Political philosophy | Read releavant section of the textbook | |
| 15 | Looking for the problems of contemporary societies in a philosophical view. | Read releavant section of the textbook | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparing for the exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparing for the exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 88 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,52 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||