CARTOON AND ANIMATION
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
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 Dr. Öğr. Üyesi KAYA AKYILDIZ
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Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to describe the foundations of philosophy. The course gives due attention to specific philosophical questions related to the relationship between the idea of self that emerges in modernity along with the scientific worldview, on the one hand, and social structures in general, on the other.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who succeeded in this course will be able to:

(1)Identify various conceptual approaches to philosophy

(2)Describe major theories about knowledge

(3)Acquire conceptual and analytical thinking related to
philosophy

(4)Develop to apply theoretical ideas to social science

(5) Develop to build micro and macro link in analyzing philosophy by using several theories

Course Content

In this course specific philosophical questions related to the relationship between the idea of self that emerges in modernity along with the scientific worldview, on the one hand, and social structures in general, on the other will be taught.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction
2)	What is Philosophy?	[Craig, chp. 1]
3)	What Should I Do?	[Craig, chp. 2]
4)	How Do We Know?	[Craig, chp. 3]
5)	How Do We Know?	[Craig, chp. 3]
6)	Course review and homework submission	Homework submission
7)	What I am?	[Craig, chp. 4]
8)	Some Themes	[Craig, chp. 5]
9)	Of “isms”	[Craig, chp. 6]
10)	Some High Spots	[Craig, chp. 7]
11)	Some High Spots	[Craig, chp. 7]
12)	Assignment Presentation	Assignment presentation (oral)
13)	Homework submission	Homework submission
14)	Assignment Presentation	Assignment Presentation (Oral) continue from the 12th week

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Edward Craig, “Philosophy – A Very Short Introduction”, Oxford University Press, 2002
References:	* William Outhwaite, “The Philosophy of Social Science”, in: Bryan S. Turner, The Blackwell Companion to Social Theory”, pp. 47-70. Additional readings will be announced. Haftalık ek okumalar duyuralacaktır.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 10
Homework Assignments	2	% 20
Presentation	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 20
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
Study Hours Out of Class	14	5	70
Presentations / Seminar	1	10	10
Homework Assignments	2	20	40
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	3	3
Total Workload			167

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 and skills in cartoon and animation.
2)	To be able to develop research, observation-experience, evaluation skills in the field of cartoon and animation and effectively communicate ideas, convincing actions and emotions using cartoon and animation and performance principles in every direction.
3)	Making animated films with various artistic styles and techniques.
4)	Designing the cartoon and animation production process using initiative, applying it with creativity and presenting it with personal style.
5)	To be a team member in the production process of cartoon and animations, to be able to take responsibility and manage the team members under their responsibility and to lead them.
6)	To be able to evaluate cartoon and animations in the framework of their knowledge and skills.
7)	To be able to define and manage learning requirements in the field of cartoon and animation.
8)	To be able to communicate with related organizations by sharing scientific and artistic works in cartoon and animation and to share information and skills in the field.
9)	To monitor developments in the field of cartoon and animation using foreign languages and to communicate with foreign colleagues.
10)	To be able to use general information and communication technologies at advanced level with all kinds of technical tools and computer software used in cartoon and animations.
11)	Using critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies in all aspects of development and production, effectively communicating ideas, emotions and intentions visually, verbally and in writing, and effectively incorporating technology in the development of cartoon and animation projects.
12)	To have sufficient knowledge about ethical values and universal values in the field of cartoon and animation.