PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION (TURKISH)
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
GEP1811	Readings in Philosophy	Spring Fall	3	0	3	5

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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.
Teaching methods and techniques used in the course are: lecture, reading, individual work, sample examination, and discussion.

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 WEEK
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	% 30
Final	1	% 50
Paper Submission	1	% 10
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	13	4	52
Midterms	1	2	2
Paper Submission	1	20	20
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			115

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 have theoretical and practical knowledge required to fulfill professional roles and functions of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation field.	2
2)	To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice.	1
3)	To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.	4
4)	To define evidence-based practices and determine problem solving methods in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation practices, using theories in health promotion, protection and care.	1
5)	To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.	1
6)	To have skills for training and consulting according to health education needs of individual, family and the community.	1
7)	To be sensitive to health problems of the community and to be able to offer solutions.	1
8)	To be able to use skills for effective communication.	5
9)	To be able to select and use modern tools, techniques and modalities in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation practices; to be able to use health information technologies effectively.	1
10)	To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.	1
11)	To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.	1
12)	To be a role model with contemporary and professional identity.	5