Language of instruction: |
English |
Type of course: |
GE-Elective |
Course Level: |
Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
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Mode of Delivery: |
Face to face
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Course Coordinator : |
Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MUSTAFA EMRE DORMAN
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Recommended Optional Program Components: |
None |
Course Objectives: |
This course is designed to present the student with a solid introduction to the major thinkers in classical Islamic philosophy, with emphasis placed on developing a properly philosophical understanding of the issues and arguments. Topics include: Reason and revelation (can the human mind reach the truth without the aid of revelation?); the existence of God; creation, eternity, and infinity. Causality and Miracles. Human nature and knowledge; the nature of ethical obligations; and the constitution of the ideal political state. Philosophers to be studied include al-Kindi, al-Razi, al-Farabi, Ibn Sina (Avicenna), al-Ghazali, Ibn Baja, Ibn Tufail, and Ibn Rushd (Averroes). |
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Related Preparation |
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Introduction to the course: Try to define the meaning of islamic philosophy |
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Sources of islamic philosophy and theology: İslamic and non islamic sources |
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Early discussions and divisions between theological schools: Asharita and Muthadhili kalam |
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Beginning of Systematic Philosophy: al-Kindi and Peripatetic School |
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Farabi: From onthology to political philosophy |
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İbn Sina: Problem of Being and existence of God. |
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İbn Sina’s philosophy of religion |
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Ghazali’s criticism of Philosophy: Tahafut |
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İbn Khaldun and philosophy of history |
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Andalusian Philosophy and emergence of İslamic Philosophy in the west: İbn Bajjah, İbn Tufail |
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İbn Rushd and his approach to Reason and Revelation |
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Philosophy as Mysticism: İbn Arabi, Mulla Sadra |
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Mysticism in otoman philosophy: Maulana Rumi and Yunus Emre |
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Revision |
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15) |
Final exam |
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16) |
Final exam |
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Course Notes / Textbooks: |
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References: |
1- M.M. Sharif, A History of Muslim Philosophy, Pakistan Philosophical Congress, (İslam Felsefesi Tarihi) İnsan Yayınları. 2 Cilt.
2- Macit Fahri, İslam Felsefesi Tarihi, Nehir Yayınları. 2001, İstanbul
3- Mamut Kaya, İslam Filozoflarından Felsefe Metinleri, Klasik Yayınları, 2008, İst
4- Kindi, Felsefi Risaleler, Klasik Yayınları, 2007, İstanbul
5- Farabi, İdeal Devlet (El-Medinetü’l-fadila), çev: Ahmet Arslan, Divan Kitap Yayınları. 2009
6- İslam Düşüncesi Tarihi, Açık Öğretim Fakültesi Yayınları, Eskişehir. 2010
7- H. Corbin (with S.H. Nasr and O. Yahya), History of Islamic Philosophy, (London, 1993).
8- Arnaldez, Roger, Averroes: A Rationalist in Islam (Notre Dame: University of Notre Dame Press, 2000).
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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1.Being able to describe the issues related with the scientific resources in the field of teaching, English language teaching and educational technologies within the national and international standards. |
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2.Proficient in the phonology, semantics, grammar and the vocabulary of the language, use the language effectively. |
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3. Apply theories and research in language acquisition and development to provide optimal learning environments in English language teaching. |
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4. develop English language teaching materials according to the needs of the learners with a critical perspective. |
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5. Use appropriate software and technology resources for language teaching effectively in and out of classroom by locating and selecting them. |
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6. To improve students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, make use of various methods and techniques. |
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7. Design English language teaching curriculum and lesson plans. |
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8. Organize effective classrooms that promote English language learning. |
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9. assess students’ knowledge using multiple measures and alternative assessment techniques in order to evaluate language knowledge and skills in an effective way by using and generating measurement and assessment instruments. |
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10. Apply major concepts, principles, theories, and research related to the nature and role of culture and cultural groups to construct supportive learning environments and to promote inter-cultural effective communication and pragmatics skills. |
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11. Take on responsibility in individual and group projects by working cooperatively and meeting the requirements |
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12. Take into consideration professional and ethical rules and principles. |
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13. Apply the pedagogical implications of the research in the field of English language teaching for his/her personal and professional development, by keeping up with the recent studies. |
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14. Use reflective thinking and reflective teaching to examine his/her teaching skills and professional competencies. |
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15. Transfer the knowledge and skills necessary for life-long learning to students by using metacognitive techniques with the knowledge of how to obtain information effectively. |
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16. utilize learning strategies and technology resources by evaluating their relevance to K-12 students’ interests, needs, individual differences, and developmental characteristics. |
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