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
GEP0801	20th Century History of Thought	Spring	3	0	3	4

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Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	GE-Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Course Lecturer(s):	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi DERYA TARBUCK Assoc. Prof. SONGÜL DEMİR
Recommended Optional Program Components:	none
Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to make an introduction to the principles of 20th century thought from a historical perspective.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
After successfully completing this course the student will be able
• to define what 20th century thought is
• to understand the historical dynamics of 20th century thought
• to outline the main principles of 20th century thought
• to think openmindedly within alternative systems of thought
• to communicate effectively with other in figuring out solutions to complex problems

Course Content

• The evolution of 20th century thought
• The rise of history and ideology
• The attack on authority (secularism and individualism)
• Parallel truths

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction	none
2)	Beginnings: Max Planck and Quantum, Picasso in Paris, Nietzsche, Veblen, Spencer	Coursebook
3)	Einstein, Rutherford, Russell and Whitehead, the intellectual consequences of war, Wittgenstein.	coursebook
4)	Spengler, Economic consequences of peace, idea of progress, Whig history	coursebook
5)	Golden Age of Physics, Freud and the West, Jung and Modern Man.	coursebook
6)	Benjamin, Keynes, German Academics in Turkey	Coursebook
7)	Sartre, Merleu-Ponty, Camus, Beckett, Hannah Arendt	coursebook
8)	Wittgenstein, Skinner vs. Chomsky, Hayek, Martin Luther King.	coursebook
9)	Moon Landing, Braudel and Annales Okulu, Pulsars	coursebook
10)	Oil Crisis, The contradictions of Capitalism, Studies on Genetics.	coursebook
11)	AIDS, Susan Sontag, Lyotard, Rorty.	coursebook
12)	Toni Morrison, Salman Rushdie, Edward Said, Culture Wars	Coursebook
13)	Revision	Coursebook
14)	Final Exam	Coursebook

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Peter Watson, The Modern Mind, An Intellectual History of the 20th century (Perrenial, 2002)
References:	None

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 20
Midterms	2	% 40
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
Midterms	2	15	30
Final	1	20	20
Total Workload			92

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.