GEP0803 Contemporary PhilosophyBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PERFORMING ARTSGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
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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
GEP0803 Contemporary Philosophy Fall
Spring
3 0 3 5
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: GE-Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. SONGÜL DEMİR
Instructor TUĞRUL ÖZKARACALAR
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to make an introduction to the principles of modern 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
•set forth the elements discussed by the philosophers during the last decades
•make a study on one of them
•Defining contemporary thinking
•Determining the various areas of contemporary philosophy
•Contemporary philosophers and its thoughts

Course Content

•Neo-Kantianism, philosophy of life, Dilthey, Historism, Hermeneutic Pragmatism, constructivism-

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction
2) What is the contemporary philosophy? Course Note
3) What is the hermenuetik? Course Note
4) W. Dilthey and Gadamer Course Note
5) Marksism and wsetern marxism Course Note
6) G.Lukacs, A Gramschi Course Note
7) Frankfurt School:Adorno ve Horkheimer Course Note
8) Ü habermas and the Theory of Communicative Action Course Note
9) Structuralism, sauussre Course Note
10) R. Barthes Course Note
11) Lacan, althuser Course Note
12) Post modernism: lytord Course Note
13) Post structuralism,: Faucault Course Note
14) J. derrida Course Note

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References: " Peter Watson, Ideas – A History From Fire to Freud, Phoenix Paperback, 2006.E. Levinas. Sonsuza Tanıklık (Seçme Metinler). Metis Yayınları, Zaman ve Başka-Metis Yayınları. "
"J. Derrida. Toplumbilim 10-Derrida Özel sayısı, Cogito özel sayısı. "

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Homework Assignments 2 % 30
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 1 14
Midterms 1 15 15
Final 1 20 20
Total Workload 91

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) They acquire theoretical, historical and aesthetic knowledge specific to their field by using methods and techniques related to performing arts (acting, dance, music, etc.). 5
2) They have knowledge about art culture and aesthetics and they provide the unity of theory and practice in their field. 5
3) They are aware of national and international values in performing arts. 3
4) Abstract and concrete concepts of performing arts; can transform it into creative thinking, innovative and original works. 3
5) They have the sensitivity to run a business successfully in their field. 1
6) Develops the ability to perceive, think, design and implement multidimensional from local to universal. 3
7) They have knowledge about the disciplines that the performing arts field is related to and can evaluate the interaction of the sub-disciplines within their field. 5
8) They develop the ability to perceive, design, and apply multidimensionality by having knowledge about artistic criticism methods. 2
9) They can share original works related to their field with the society and evaluate their results and question their own work by using critical methods. 3
10) They follow English language resources related to their field and can communicate with foreign colleagues in their field. 1
11) By becoming aware of national and international values in the field of performing arts, they can transform abstract and concrete concepts into creative thinking, innovative and original works. 3
12) They can produce original works within the framework of an interdisciplinary understanding of art. 2
13) Within the framework of the Performing Arts Program and the units within it, they become individuals who are equipped to take part in the universal platform in their field. 5
14) Within the Performing Arts Program, according to the field of study; have competent technical knowledge in the field of acting and musical theater. 3
15) They use information and communication technologies together with computer software that is at least at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License as required by the field.