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| Code | GZT106 |
| Name | Introduction to Philosophy |
| 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 |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör.Dr. FIRAT BERKSUN |
Course Goal
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.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Horner, C. & Westacott, E. (2016) Felsefe Aracılığıyla Düşünme, Arslan, A. (çev.). Ankara: Phoenix Yayınevi. Langton, R. (2005) Descartes’ın Meditasyonlar’ına Bir Çalışma Rehberi, Bağçe, S. (çev.). (TÜBA Açık Ders Malzemeleri: Batı Felsefesi Klasikleri). Verges, A. & Huisman, D. (2002) Felsefe2002, Bumin, T. (ed.), Arslan, A. (çev.). İstanbul: TÜSİAD, Lebib Yalkın Yayımları. Baç, M. (2011). Epistemoloji. Taşdelen, D. (ed). Eskişehir: Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayınları.
Notes
Platon. (2010). Devlet. Eyüboğlu, S. ve Cimcoz, M. A. (çev.). İstanbul: İş Bankası Kültür Yayınları. Descartes, R. (2015). Meditasyonlar: Metafizik Üzerine Düşünceler. Dürüşken, Ç. (çev.). İstanbul: Alfa. Özaktaş, H. (1998) Yapay Zeka: Bilgi Çağında Akıl Beden Sorunu, Cogito, Sayı:13, İstanbul: Yapı Kredi Yayınları. Warburton, N. (2017). Deneme Yazmanın Temel Kuralları. Fethi, A. (çev.). İstanbul: Alfakitap. Warburton, N. (2000). A’dan Z’ye Düşünmek. Çalışkan, S. (çev.). Ankara: Dost Kitabevi Yayınları.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the theoretical approaches in the field of media and communication. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands developing news production models and new approaches. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learns the concepts of communication and mass communication systems, especially journalism. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | By gaining the ability to communicate effectively, knows the basic dynamics of communication processes. | 2 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learns communication models together with sociological, psychological and economic conditions. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Produces, edits and manages news for all kinds of media (newspaper, magazine, website, radio, television, etc.) organizations | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It deals with events with a professional approach, and tries to solve problems or situations scientifically, taking into account rational reason and knowledge in critical situations. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Shoots photographs in many photography fields, especially in press photography.(e | |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It evaluates the contents of media organizations, identifies existing problems and deficiencies, and takes an active role in eliminating such problems. | 2 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Undertakes duties such as press consultant, communication coordinator, communication manager in various institutions and organizations.(eril) | |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Works in all kinds of national and international media (newspaper, magazine, website, radio, television, etc.) organizations. | |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Easily grasps new jobs and tasks; easily adapts to new formations and trends in the developing and changing world and professional life. | |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Acquires the ability to produce content suitable for developing new communication technologies. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Gains the ability of empathy to comprehend both individual and social processes. | 4 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Decision-making becomes self-confident in participating in decision-making processes and assumes responsibility for situations that may arise in such situations. | 4 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Along with acquiring the ability to work independently / individually, she can also take part in collective work and is successful in adapting to new environments and groups.(dişil) | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | It supports social reconciliation and peace; By acting as an intermediary mechanism in all kinds of conflict situations, it prioritizes the right of communication and tries to resolve the problems in peaceful and humane ways. | 5 |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Reaches the consciousness to synthesize the concepts of society, culture and communication with each other. | 4 |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | The awareness of society and collectivism will be high, as well as being successful in individual life, they will also fulfill their duties in the social system. | 4 |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Gains competence in various branches of science, especially in social and human sciences, and conducts interdisciplinary studies and analyzes such studies. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Explain what the concept of philosophy is | Read releavant section of the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Differences between philosophical knowledge and scientific knowledge | Read releavant section of the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 3 | The concept of information philosophy | Read releavant section of the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 4 | Approaches for Whether correct information is possible | Read releavant section of the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 5 | Limits of the concept of information | Read releavant section of the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Approaches of various philosophers towards the concept of knowledge | Read releavant section of the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 7 | Social conditions that enable the development of philosophy | Course review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Read releavant section of the textbook | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
| 9 | Philosophy of the concept of being | Read releavant section of the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 10 | Philosophical discussions on essence of existence | Read releavant section of the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Philosophers who refer to the concept of philosophy of being. | Read releavant section of the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Art and art philosophy | Read releavant section of the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Ethical and moral concepts | Read releavant section of the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Political philosophy | Read releavant section of the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Looking for the problems of contemporary societies in a philosophical view. | Read releavant section of the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparing for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparing for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | ||