PHILOSOPHY OF ART PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SOS372	PHILOSOPHY OF ART	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to help the students gain an overview of the main problems of Philosophy of Art and the solutions offered by the philosophers, recognize the basic concepts of this discipline of philosophy and the structure of philosophical arguments about the phenomenon of art.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the definition of art, the nature of the work of art, the nature of the artistic creativity, the artistic imagination, the evaluation of the works of art, the relationship between art and affections, the reception of the work of art, aesthetic values and aesthetic judgments.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Knows various philosophical approaches related to art and "beautiful".
Relates the philosophy of art to the other sub-branches of philosophy.
Analyzes the phenomenon of art as a creative, cognitive, affective and social process.
Distinguishs and evaluates the philosophical theories developed on art and art works.
Compares aesthetic judgments and aesthetic values through different aesthetic theories.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Basic Concepts in Philosophy of Art	Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion
2	Reading	Different approaches to Philosophy of Art	Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion
3	Reading	Relation between Philosophy of Art, Ontology and Philosophy of Ethics	Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion
4	Reading	Platon’s Approach against Art	Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion
5	Reading	Aristoteles’s Approach against Art	Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion
6	Reading	Resolution of Art Sense in Ancient Greece through Specific Artworks	Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion
7	Reading	Art Sense in the Middle Age	Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Revision of the Semester	Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion
10	Reading	Kant: Resolution of Aesthetic Judgements I	Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion
11	Reading	Kant: Resolution of Aesthetic Judgements II	Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion
12	Reading	Art Forms in Hegel	Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion
13	Reading	Art, Religion and Philosophy Relation in Hegel	Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion
14	Reading	Heidegger: Origin of Artwork	Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion
15	Reading	Evaluation of Kant, Hegel and Heidegger’s Approach against Art through Specific Artworks	Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Platon. (2000). Devlet. (Trns. Sabahattin Eyupoglu – M. Ali Cimcoz) Istanbul: Is Bankasi Publications
Aristoteles. (2011). Poetika. Trns. Ismail Tunalı. İstanbul: Remzi Bookstore
Ismail Tunali. (1998). Estetik. Remzi Bookstore.
Taylan Altug. (2007). Kant Estetigi. Payel.
Hegel. (1994). Güzel Sanatlar Uzerine Dersler I. Volume. Trns. Taylan Altug – Hakki Hunler. Payel.
Heidegger. (2007). Sanat Eserinin Kokeni. Trns. Fatih Tepebasili. Ankara: De Ki Press.
Dahlstrom, Daniel O., ed.(2018). Philosophy and art. CUA Press

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
2	Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
2	Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
3	Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
2	Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
2	Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
2	Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of the collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
2	Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	2	26
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	12	4	48
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	6	6
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	4	4
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	43	0	128