Language of instruction: |
English |
Type of course: |
Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: |
Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
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Mode of Delivery: |
Hybrid
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Course Coordinator : |
Assoc. Prof. ESRA ALBAYRAKOĞLU |
Recommended Optional Program Components: |
None |
Course Objectives: |
This course is devoted to exploring the political philosophy of Hannah Arendt, one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century. The focus is on understanding Arendt’s critique of Western philosophy, with an emphasis on history as a developmental process towards the realization of human freedom. The main themes to be considered are totalitarianism, the rise of modernity, action and public sphere, power and freedom, revolutions, responsibility, and judgment. The first objective of the course is to provide an overview of Arendt’s work. The second objective of the course is to situate Arendt in the larger context of twentieth-century intellectual life and evaluate the contemporary significance of Arendt’s work. For this purpose, Arendt’s contribution to political philosophy and her response to predecessors in the tradition of Western philosophy will be critically examined.
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Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Introduction |
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2) |
Hannah Arendt’s Life and Work |
• Majid Yar, “Hannah Arendt (1906-1975)”, Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy http://www.iep.utm.edu/arendt/, Parts I, 2, and 3.
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3) |
Issues Surrounding the Eichmann Trial
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• Eichmann in Jerusalem, Chapter 1, 4-12, 17-20
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4) |
Banality of Evil |
• Eichmann in Jerusalem, 48-55, 136-138, 247-252 |
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Banality of Evil II |
• “Hannah Arendt,” Margarethe von Trotta |
6) |
Midterm |
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7) |
Understanding Totalitarianism
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• The Origins of Totalitarianism, Preface to the First Edition, pp. vii-ix; Chapter 9, pp. 290-302
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8) |
Totalitarianism: Its tools and methods
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• The Origins of Totalitarianism, Chapter 13, pp.460 – 479
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9) |
Reading the Human Condition
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• Between Past and Future: Preface, pp.3-15
• The Human Condition, pp. 1-16, 22-33, 50-58
• Maurizio Passerin D’Entreves, “Hannah Arendt”, Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/arendt/, Part 4.
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10) |
Midterm 2 |
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11) |
Problem of Modernity
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• The Human Condition, pp. 38-49, 175-204, 294-
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12) |
Revolution
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• On Revolution, pp.28-35, 47-58, 59-64, 75-77, 124-132.
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13) |
Truth and post-truth
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• “Truth and Politics”
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14) |
GENERAL EVALUATION |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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To have theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in cartoon and animation. |
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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. |
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3) |
Making animated films with various artistic styles and techniques. |
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4) |
Designing the cartoon and animation production process using initiative, applying it with creativity and presenting it with personal style. |
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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. |
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6) |
To be able to evaluate cartoon and animations in the framework of their knowledge and skills. |
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7) |
To be able to define and manage learning requirements in the field of cartoon and animation. |
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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. |
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To monitor developments in the field of cartoon and animation using foreign languages and to communicate with foreign colleagues. |
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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. |
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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. |
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12) |
To have sufficient knowledge about ethical values and universal values in the field of cartoon and animation. |
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