INTERNATIONAL FINANCE
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
GEP0806	Philosophy of Life	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
Recommended Optional Program Components:	none
Course Objectives:	The objective of the course is to conduct a philosophical analysis as to the goal and meaning of life and to develop an ability of critical thinking.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1-The acquirement of knowledge.
2-Ability of apprehension.
3-Ability of analytical thinking.
4-Ability to develop a synthesis.
5-Development of creativity.
6-Development of value judgements.
7-Development of personality.

Course Content

What is the goal and meaning of life? What is the role of happiness, pleasure and utility in life? What is freedom and alienation? What is justice and equality? What is morality? What is the source of our moral decisions, actions and choices? How does reason and passion effect our life? What is good and bad in a moral context? What is the meaning of death in relation to life? What is the role of religion in determining the meaning and goal of life? The course aims to inquire into the answers to these questions through the theories of philosophers such as Aristippus, Plato, Aristotle, Epicurus, Zeno, Pyrrho, Sextus, Augustinus, Aquinas, Hobbes, Leibniz, Spinoza, Hume, Kant, Schopenhauer, Nietzsche, Kierkegaard, Mill, Marx, Heidegger and Sartre.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Philosophy
2)	Introduction to Philosophy and the Philosophy of Life
3)	Ancient Period: Aristippos, Platon	Text Reading: “Ethics” (edited by David Cooper); “Ethics” (edited by Peter Singer).
4)	Ancient Period: Aristotle, Epicurus, Zeno	Text Reading: “Ethics” (edited by David Cooper); “Ethics” (edited by Peter Singer).
5)	Ancient Period: Pyrrho, Aenesedimus, Sextus	Text Reading: “Ethics” (edited by David Cooper); “Ethics” (edited by Peter Singer).
6)	Medieval Period: Augustinus, Aquinas	Text Reading: “Ethics” (edited by David Cooper); “Ethics” (edited by Peter Singer).
7)	Evaluation of Mid-Term Exam Results	Text Reading: “Ethics” (edited by David Cooper); “Ethics” (edited by Peter Singer).
8)	16.,17. Century: Hobbes, Leibniz, Spinoza	Text Reading: “Ethics” (edited by David Cooper); “Ethics” (edited by Peter Singer).
9)	18. Century: Hume, Kant	Text Reading: “Ethics” (edited by David Cooper); “Ethics” (edited by Peter Singer).
10)	19. Century: Nietzsche, Kierkegaard	Text Reading: “Ethics” (edited by David Cooper); “Ethics” (edited by Peter Singer).
11)	19. Century: Mill, Marx	Text Reading: “Ethics” (edited by David Cooper); “Ethics” (edited by Peter Singer).
12)	20. Century: Heidegger, Sartre	Text Reading: “Ethics” (edited by David Cooper); “Ethics” (edited by Peter Singer).
13)	20. Century: Heidegger, Sartre II
14)	Revision

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Derste alınan notlar : “Ethics” (edited by David Cooper); “Ethics” (edited by Peter Singer) / Course Notes / Textbooks “Ethics” (edited by David Cooper); “Ethics” (edited by Peter Singer). + Course Notes.
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	2	% 50
Final	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	16	2	32
Midterms	2	5	10
Final	1	10	10
Total Workload			94

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 correctly identify the problems and to be able to ask the correct questions	2
2)	To have the ability for problem solving and to utilize analytical approach in dealing with the problems of finance	1
3)	To understand and grasp the full details of theoretical arguments and counter arguments	1
4)	To be fully prepared for a graduate study in finance and to have lifelong learning awareness	1
5)	To be able to apply theoretical principles of finance to the realities of practical business life	1
6)	To develop solutions for managerial problems by understanding the requirements of international financial markets	1
7)	To think innovatively and creatively in complex situations	3
8)	To be able to make decisions both locally and internationally by knowing the effects of globalization on business and social life	2
9)	To have the competencies of the digital age and to use the necessary financial applications	1
10)	To be able to use at least one foreign language both for communication and academic purposes	2
11)	To understand the importance of business ethics and to take decisions by knowing the legal and ethical consequences of their activities in the academic world and business life	3
12)	To develop an objective criticism in business and academic life and having a perspective to self-criticize	3