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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.
References:

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 be able to apply theoretical concepts related to mass communication, consumer behavior, psychology, persuasion,sociology, marketing, and other related fields to understand how advertising and brand communication works in a free-market economy. 1
2) To be able to critically discuss and interpret theories, concepts, methods, tools and ideas in the field of advertising. 2
3) To be able to research, create, design, write, and present an advertising campaign and brand strategies of their own creation and compete for an account as they would at an advertising agency. 2
4) To be able to analyze primary and secondary research data for a variety of products and services. 3
5) To be able to develop an understanding of the history of advertising as it relates to the emergence of mass media outlets and the importance of advertising in the marketplace. 2
6) To be able to follow developments, techniques, methods, as well as research in advertising field; and to be able to communicate with international colleagues in a foreign language. (“European Language Portfolio Global Scale”, Level B1) 3
7) To be able to take responsibility in an individual capacity or as a team in generating solutions to unexpected problems that arise during implementation process in the Advertising field. 2
8) To be able to understand how advertising works in a global economy, taking into account cultural, societal, political, and economic differences that exist across countries and cultures. 3
9) To be able to approach the dynamics of the field with an integrated perspective, with creative and critical thinking, develop original and creative strategies. 3
10) To be able to to create strategic advertisements for print, broadcast, online and other media, as well as how to integrate a campaign idea across several media categories in a culturally diverse marketplace. 2
11) To be able to use computer software required by the discipline and to possess advanced-level computing and IT skills. (“European Computer Driving Licence”, Advanced Level) 1
12) To be able to identify and meet the demands of learning requirements. 2
13) To be able to develop an understanding and appreciation of the core ethical principles of the advertising profession. 3