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Subject |
Related Preparation |
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The problem of evil. |
The nature of evil. Evil in western philosopy and its representations. The connection between evil and tragedy. |
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Evil in Judeo-Christian tradition. |
Evil as the black side of creation. The Satan versus Jesus. |
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How to approach evil in literature? |
Reading strategies, analyzing methods and approaching evil in literary texts. |
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Evil in modern philosophy. |
Beyond Good and Evil by Nietzsche. |
| 5) |
Keeping track of the evil characters in literary texts |
Eroticism and evil: Nero and Caligula in Sade
Satan in literature: (Faust by Goethe).
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| 6) |
Keeping track of the evil characters in literary texts |
Anti-hero in gothic literature: (Dr. Frankenstein by M. Shelley). The stories of Edgar Allen Poe. |
| 7) |
Keeping track of the evil characters in literary texts |
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde. |
| 8) |
Evil in the East and Islam |
Good and Evil (Hayır ve Şer) in Koran. The difference between western and eastern traditions. The representations of evil in traditional literary texts and narratives. |
| 9) |
Keeping track of the evil characters in literary texts |
The rise of anti-hero in Turkish novel. The case of Suat in Huzur by A. H. Tanpınar. |
| 10) |
Keeping track of the evil characters in literary texts |
Kıskanmak by N. S. Örik. |
| 11) |
Keeping track of the evil characters in literary texts |
Kıskanmak by N. S. Örik. |
| 12) |
Keeping track of the evil characters in literary texts |
Evil in Turkish short story. Kötülük by S. İleri and Kağnı by Sabahattin Ali. |
| 13) |
Evil and Poetry. |
The represantations of evil in modernist and avangard poetry. İkinci Yeni and “kötücüllük”. Ece Ayhan and his poetry. |
| 14) |
Evil and Poetry. |
Eroticism and semi-evil. The poetry of Edip Cansever, Turgut Uyar and Cemal Süreya. |
| 15) |
Final Exam |
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| 16) |
Final Exam |
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| Course Notes / Textbooks: |
Ders öncesi öğrencilere verilecek ve dersle ilgili makaleleri içeren ders notları.
Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray.
J. W. von Goethe, Faust.
Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar, Huzur.
Nahid Sırrı Örik, Kıskanmak.
Selim İleri, Kötülük.
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| References: |
Georges Bataille, Literature and Evil.
Margaret Sönser Breen, Understanding Evil: An Interdisciplinary Approach.
Alford, C. Fred, What Evil Means to Us.
B. S. Markesinis, Good and evil in art and law: an extended essay.
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 1) |
Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and computer engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
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| 2) |
Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
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| 3) |
Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
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Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in computer engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
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Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or computer engineering research topics.
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Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills.
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Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written Turkish; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write active reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
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Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.
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To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications.
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Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.
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Knowledge of the effects of engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
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