GZT106 Introduction to Philosophy

4 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 2. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code GZT106
Name Introduction to Philosophy
Term 2024-2025 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
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Öğr. Gör.Dr. FIRAT BERKSUN
Course Instructor
1 2
Öğr. Gör.Dr. FIRAT BERKSUN (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.

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 Has knowledge about the concepts and professional rules related to the profession and field of journalism.
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has knowledge about news production, consumption and distribution processes, news sources, news / media text types.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Understands theories, models and approaches related to media and communication systems.
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Gains knowledge of the legal framework of journalism in Turkey and internationally, legal rights of journalists, press professional principles and ethical codes.
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Conducts scientific research in the field of social and human sciences, especially communication and media.
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Gains the ability to use and develop traditional and new/digital communication technologies, computer and information systems.
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Produces written, visual and audio content for traditional and digital journalism/media environments.
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Synthesizes the concepts/fields of society, culture and communication. 4
PLO09 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Apply democratic rules, human rights and communication rights to promote social reconciliation and peace.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Works individually and collectively in professional life.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Critically examines the agenda and innovations of local, regional, national and international media from new perspectives. 3
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği To be aware of media literacy and evaluate traditional and digital media content with critical approaches. 3
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği To be able to master the professional, commercial and legal processes of journalism and media organizations, current and emerging business models.
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Recognizes the otherizing, discriminatory and hateful discourses in the media and society and stands against such discourses.
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Thanks to theoretical and practical knowledge, he/she participates in decision-making mechanisms both in the media organization where he/she works and in the society where he/she lives. 4
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Follows cultural, artistic and scientific activities related to the field. 5
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Produces solutions to problems in the functioning of journalism/media organizations.
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Is competent in new generation journalism types and practices.
PLO19 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Assumes duties such as press consultancy, communication coordinator, press consultancy, communication manager in various institutions and organizations.
PLO20 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Pay attention to work and worker safety within the framework of laws and regulations.


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

Update Time: 24.06.2024 12:20