GEP1801 20th Century History of ThoughtBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PHYSIOTHERAPY (TURKISH)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
PHYSIOTHERAPY (TURKISH)
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
GEP1801 20th Century History of Thought Fall 3 0 3 4
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Associate (Short Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi DERYA TARBUCK
Recommended Optional Program Components: none
Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to make an introduction to the principles of 20th century thought from a historical perspective.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
After successfully completing this course the student will be able
• to define what 20th century thought is
• to understand the historical dynamics of 20th century thought
• to outline the main principles of 20th century thought
• to think openmindedly within alternative systems of thought
• to communicate effectively with other in figuring out solutions to complex problems

Course Content

• The evolution of 20th century thought
• The rise of history and ideology
• The attack on authority (secularism and individualism)
• Parallel truths

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction none
2) Beginnings: Max Planck and Quantum, Picasso in Paris, Nietzsche, Veblen, Spencer Coursebook
3) Einstein, Rutherford, Russell and Whitehead, the intellectual consequences of war, Wittgenstein. coursebook
4) Spengler, Economic consequences of peace, idea of progress, Whig history coursebook
5) Golden Age of Physics, Freud and the West, Jung and Modern Man. coursebook
6) Benjamin, Keynes, German Academics in Turkey Coursebook
7) Sartre, Merleu-Ponty, Camus, Beckett, Hannah Arendt coursebook
8) Wittgenstein, Skinner vs. Chomsky, Hayek, Martin Luther King. coursebook
9) Moon Landing, Braudel and Annales Okulu, Pulsars coursebook
10) Oil Crisis, The contradictions of Capitalism, Studies on Genetics. coursebook
11) AIDS, Susan Sontag, Lyotard, Rorty. coursebook
12) Toni Morrison, Salman Rushdie, Edward Said, Culture Wars Coursebook
13) Revision Coursebook
14) Final Exam Coursebook

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Peter Watson, The Modern Mind, An Intellectual History of the 20th century (Perrenial, 2002)
References: None

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 20
Midterms 2 % 40
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Midterms 2 15 30
Final 1 20 20
Total Workload 92

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Physiotherapy related to the field of theoretical and practical information you can use on a basic level.
2) It can do all the applications related to the field of physiotherapy according to its technique
3) It interprets and evaluates data using the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field of physiotherapy, identifies and analyzes the problems, and takes part in the planned studies for the solution.
4) It can evaluate and apply vocationally the information obtained from theoretical and applied courses at the basic level supported by lecture notes, application tools, visual-objective resources in the field of physiotherapy.
5) Using basic knowledge and skills in the field of physiotherapy, they can interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, analyze them, develop solutions based on evidence.
6) Scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​in the stages of collecting, interpreting, implementing and reporting results related to the field of physiotherapy.
7) As an individual, he may act in accordance with laws, regulations, legislation and professional ethics rules regarding his duties, rights and responsibilities. 3
8) Using a basic knowledge of the field of physiotherapy, an assigned task can be performed independently.
9) It can work as a team member to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in practice related to the field of physiotherapy.
10) Issues related to the field of physiotherapy have the basic knowledge and skills in using information about the people and institutions; ideas and proposals for solutions to the problems of written and oral transfer.
11) Basic knowledge acquired in the field of physiotherapy and skills to critically evaluate them.