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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 Fall 3 0 3 7
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

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 gain both theoretical and practical knowledge about physical, cognitive, social-emotional aspects of child development. 4
2) To display actions in professional practice based on ethical principles and values. 5
3) To adopt the principle of lifelong learning, using efficient ways for accessing information. 5
4) To know the stages of child development and to be able to use models / theories efficiently for supporting children's cognitive, affective and psycho-motor development. 5
5) To plan, implement and evaluate professional projects, research and events with a sense of social responsibility, 5
6) To be able to use effective communication methods in counseling and child and family-based guidance. 3
7) To be sensitive to the child and family-related issues taking into account the child's stages of development, and to implement strategies for personal development of child and education methods which are vital for leading effective and productive life. 5
8) To use the education and communication materials according to the child development stage, and to create proper educational environment. 5
9) To take responsibilities in the field of child development and education using interdisciplinary approach, and to use information technologies, and to engage in projects and activities. 5
10) To use health information technologies for research in the field of child development. 5
11) To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. 5
12) To become a good example for colleagues and society, and represent efficiently the professional identity using advanced knowledge about child development. 5