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Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
GEP1811 Readings in Philosophy Spring 3 0 3 5
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: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
Course Coordinator : Instructor SERKAN ŞİMŞEK
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course aims to introduce students to the tradition of philosophical thought and to develop their practice of deep thinking through classical texts. Through this process, students are expected to experience critical reading of these texts, comprehend the complexity of philosophical thought, and enhance their abstract thinking skills.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students who successfully complete this course will
1) Discuss the fundamental ideas in philosophical texts.
2) Use terminology related to the discipline of philosophy.
3) Learn the basic elements of philosophical concepts and thought systems.
4) Study the major schools of thought and the views of philosophers in the history of philosophy.
5) Develop critical thinking skills through philosophical texts.
6) Gain the ability to benefit from differences between philosophical views and schools of thought.
7) Strive to build a bridge between contemporary philosophical debates and classical texts.

Course Content

In this course, the fundamental concepts of philosophy, the views of philosophers, and various philosophical movements will be examined and discussed from a historical perspective. The influence of philosophers' thoughts on modern thought and life will also be explored.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction
2) Selected Philosophical Text 1 Reading and Discussion
3) Selected Philosophical Text 1 Reading and Discussion
4) Selected Philosophical Text 2 Reading and Discussion
5) Selected Philosophical Text 2 Reading and Discussion
6) Selected Philosophical Text 3 Reading and Discussion
7) Selected Philosophical Text 3 Reading and Discussion
8) MIDTERM
9) Selected Philosophical Text 4 Reading and Discussion
10) Selected Philosophical Text 4 Reading and Discussion
11) Selected Philosophical Text 5 Reading and Discussion
12) Selected Philosophical Text 5 Reading and Discussion
13) Selected Philosophical Text 6 Reading and Discussion
14) Selected Philosophical Text 6 Reading and Discussion

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Seçilen metinlere göre şekillenecektir.
References: Will be shaped according to the selected texts.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 13 % 10
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 13 3 39
Study Hours Out of Class 14 5 70
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 113

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) To be able to apply theoretical concepts related to mass communication, consumer behavior, psychology, persuasion,sociology, marketing, and other related fields to understand how advertising and brand communication works in a free-market economy. 1
2) To be able to critically discuss and interpret theories, concepts, methods, tools and ideas in the field of advertising. 2
3) To be able to research, create, design, write, and present an advertising campaign and brand strategies of their own creation and compete for an account as they would at an advertising agency. 2
4) To be able to analyze primary and secondary research data for a variety of products and services. 3
5) To be able to develop an understanding of the history of advertising as it relates to the emergence of mass media outlets and the importance of advertising in the marketplace. 2
6) To be able to follow developments, techniques, methods, as well as research in advertising field; and to be able to communicate with international colleagues in a foreign language. (“European Language Portfolio Global Scale”, Level B1) 3
7) To be able to take responsibility in an individual capacity or as a team in generating solutions to unexpected problems that arise during implementation process in the Advertising field. 2
8) To be able to understand how advertising works in a global economy, taking into account cultural, societal, political, and economic differences that exist across countries and cultures. 3
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10) To be able to to create strategic advertisements for print, broadcast, online and other media, as well as how to integrate a campaign idea across several media categories in a culturally diverse marketplace. 2
11) To be able to use computer software required by the discipline and to possess advanced-level computing and IT skills. (“European Computer Driving Licence”, Advanced Level) 1
12) To be able to identify and meet the demands of learning requirements. 2
13) To be able to develop an understanding and appreciation of the core ethical principles of the advertising profession. 3