| Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
| SOS118 |
INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY |
1 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
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 : |
Compulsory |
| Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit |
- |
| Coordinator of the Course Unit |
Assoc.Prof. SARP BAĞCAN |
| Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
Assist.Prof. FİKRİYE GÖZDE MOCAN |
| Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
| Objectives of the Course Unit: |
The aim of this course is to enable students to; They recognize the most important arguments of western philosophy about religion, metaphysics, epistemology and morality and enable them to analyze, evaluate and criticize these arguments with logical reasoning. |
| Contents of the Course Unit: |
The content of the course; constitutes a selection from the main currents of philosophy, selected names in the history of philosophy and their main contributions to the history of thought. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
| Recognize the most important arguments of Western philosophy about religion, metaphysics, epistemology and moral philosophy |
| Question whether these arguments can be derived from the results and precessors or not. |
| Differentiate valid, coherent and robust reasoning from invalid, inconsistent and inaccurate reasoning. |
| Interpret the most important arguments of western philosophy. |
| Discuss with each other in order to better predict and avoid counter-arguments. |
| Interpret moral dilemmas based on philosophical thought experiments and hypothesis. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
| Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
| 1 |
Reading |
Discussion on the nature of philosophical arguments |
Lecture-Discussion |
| 2 |
Reading |
Philosophy of Religion: Five Evidences of St. Aquinas |
Lecture-Discussion |
| 3 |
Reading |
Argument of Word, Onthological argument |
Lecture-Discussion |
| 4 |
Reading |
Pascal's gambling, James' desire to believe |
Lecture-Discussion |
| 5 |
Reading |
Problem of evil, Defense of free will |
Lecture-Discussion |
| 6 |
Reading |
Euthyphron dilemma, Nietzsche’s argument of "God is Dead" |
Lecture-Discussion |
| 7 |
Reading |
Metaphysics: Parmenides' rejection of change, Platon's argument of ideas |
Lecture-Discussion |
| 8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
| 9 |
Reading |
Metaphysics: Parmenides' rejection of change, Platon's argument of ideas |
Lecture-Discussion |
| 10 |
Reading |
Berkeley's idealism, Epicurus' argument on death, Sartre's argument on freedom |
Lecture-Discussion |
| 11 |
Reading |
Epistemology: Descartes's Cogito argument, Gettier problem, Hume's problem of reasoning |
Lecture-Discussion |
| 12 |
Reading |
Philosophy of ethics: Platon's State, Aristoteles' argument on function |
Lecture-Discussion |
| 13 |
Reading |
Philosophy of ethics: Platon's State, Aristoteles' argument on function |
Lecture-Discussion |
| 14 |
Reading |
Kant's categorical command |
Lecture-Discussion |
| 15 |
Reading |
Mill and utilitarianism |
Lecture-Discussion |
| 16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
| 17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
| Bruce,M., Barbone,S.(2017). Batı Felsefesindeki 100 Temel Mesele, (M. Topal, Çev.). İletişim Yayınları, İstanbul. |
| Platon. (2018). Devlet, Türkiye İş Bankası Kültür Yayınları, İstanbul. |
| Nietzsche, F. (2010). Ahlakın Soy Kütüğü Üzerine, (T. Erdem, Çev.). Arya Yayıncılık, İstanbul. |
| Paul, R. ,Elder, L.(2014). Critical Thinking: Tools for Taking Charge of Your Learning and Your Life, Pearson: Essex, UK. |
| Dennet,D. (2013). Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking, Norton: New York. |
ASSESSMENT |
| Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities |
Number of Activities |
Degree of Contribution (%) |
Description |
| Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE |
Theoretical |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
Describe basic communication theories with the knowledge gained in public relations and publicity.
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0 |
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| 2 |
List the main features of communication in items.
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0 |
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| 3 |
Interpret the basic characteristics of communication and create a creative solution to ensure reconciliation in an existing communication problem.
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0 |
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KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
Use the basic information in the field of Public Relations and Publicity in interdisciplinary studies.
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5 |
| 2 |
Evaluate the knowledge related to social and natural sciences and produce projects in professional life.
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5 |
| 3 |
Tell the basic concepts of public relations and advertising in detail.
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0 |
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SKILLS |
Cognitive |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level in the light of current debates.
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3 |
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| 2 |
Use the leadership, communication and presentation skills in occupational events.
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1 |
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SKILLS |
Practical |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
Follow the innovations in the field of communication and important written and oral communication tools related to the field.
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0 |
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| 2 |
Write press releases for the purpose of introducing the institution he/she works at or owns.
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0 |
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| 3 |
Create communication programs within the public relations and advertising campaign.
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0 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
Use published domestic and foreign data sources related to public relations and advertising in the field of communication and communication area in his / her own works such as articles and projects.
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0 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
Evaluate the planning processes of past communication programs, public relations and advertising practices.
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0 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
Use communication techniques in the right place, environment and time.
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0 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
Plan communication programs in the awareness of ethical values in the professional work.
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2 |
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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 |
1 |
13 |
| Land Surveying |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Group Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Reading |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 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 |
6 |
5 |
30 |
| Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam |
5 |
3 |
15 |
| Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Preparation for the Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| TOTAL |
40 |
0 |
102 |
|
Total Workload of the Course Unit |
102 |
|
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Workload (h) / 25.5 |
4 |
|
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ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
4,0 |
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