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Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
SOC1051	Introduction to Philosophy	Spring	3	0	3	7

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Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Prof. Dr. AYŞE NİLÜFER NARLI
Course Lecturer(s):	Instructor TUĞRUL ÖZKARACALAR Assist. Prof. KAYA AKYILDIZ
Course Objectives:	This course provides an understanding of what philosophical inquiry and philosophical thinking is. These questions are divided into three parts: questions about reality, questions about knowledge and questions about values. It is not the purpose of this course to find an absolute answer to any of these questions. Instead, students are required to critically examine all possible answers, including both historical and modern views and preferably not to be easily content with any one of them.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
At the end of the course, you will be able to:

1. Gain the philosophical thinking ability.
2. Understand the major philosophical issues and its relation to life and reality.
3. Realize the meaning and significance of philosophical attitude.
4. Link between philosophy, epistemology, theology, metaphysics and other disciplines.
5. Grasp the essential philosophical problems from early Greeks, through the Middle Ages, to the
20th century.
6. Understand philosophy and its relationship/effects to science, religion, politics, economics and
social life.

Course Content

This course is designed to introduce students to the foundational concepts and practices of philosophy, fostering a deep understanding of its role in life and reality. Through exploring key philosophical issues and problems, from ancient Greek thought through medieval philosophy to contemporary debates, students will develop the ability to think critically and philosophically about the world around them. The course examines the relationship between philosophy and other disciplines, including epistemology, theology, metaphysics, science, religion, politics, and economics, to reveal philosophy's impact on both personal beliefs and societal structures. By the end, students will cultivate a philosophical attitude that enhances their analytical skills and broadens their perspective on diverse aspects of human experience.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	General Introduction	No readings for week 1
2)	What is Philosophy?- Part 1	Coursebook pp. 3-33
3)	What is Philosophy? - Part 2	Coursebook pp. 35-68
4)	What is Philosophy? - Part 3	Coursebook pp. 69-90
5)	Workshop 1	-
6)	What is Epistemology?	Coursebook pp. 91-126
7)	Workshop 2	-
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	Theory of Value	Coursebook pp. 127-174
10)	Workshop 3
11)	Theories of Ethics	Coursebook pp. 175-193
12)	Metaphysics- Part 1	Coursebook pp. 203-277
13)	Metaphysics- Part 2	Coursebook pp. 278-330
14)	General Overview

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	R. E. Creel, Thinking Philosophically, Blackwell Publishers, Massachusetts, 2001 Additional readings will be announced.
References:	R. E. Creel, Thinking Philosophically, Blackwell Publishers, Massachusetts, 2001 Haftalık ek okumalar duyurulacaktır.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 0
Application	3	% 15
Quizzes	2	% 10
Midterms	1	% 35
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
Application	3	9	27
Study Hours Out of Class	14	5	70
Quizzes	2	6	12
Midterms	1	3	3
Final	1	3	3
Total Workload			157

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.	2
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.	2
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)	2
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.	3
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.	2
9)	To be able to approach the dynamics of the field with an integrated perspective, with creative and critical thinking, develop original and creative strategies.	2
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)	2
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.	2