CHILD DEVELOPMENT (TURKISH)
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
GEP1802 Aesthetic and Philosophy Fall 3 0 3 4
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: Tr
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Associate
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
Course Coordinator : Instructor SERKAN ŞİMŞEK
Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to conduct studies in the field of aesthetics and to provide a historical overview of general art concepts from the perspective of art criticism.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students who successfully complete this course will,
1. discuss philosophical perspectives on Beauty and Art.
2. acquire mastery of terminology related to Aesthetics and Art.
3. learn fundamental philosophical concepts that clarify the phenomena of Beauty and Art.
4. study and articulate prominent aesthetic views within the history of philosophy.
5. recognize the opportunities provided by examining art through a philosophical view.
6. understand ways to address differences between various views on art.
7. comprehend contemporary debates concerning art and artworks.

Course Content

The course have topics such as the objective existence of artworks and the subjective perception of art, beauty and infinity, art and nature, issues of meaning and interpretation in art disciplines, and art as a goal to be achieved. In addition to examining the thoughts of philosophers such as Platon, Aristoteles, Kant, and Hegel on art and beauty, the paradigms of contemporary aesthetics will be discussed through the practice of critically analyzing artworks.
Teaching methods and techniques used in the course are: lecture, reading, individual work, discussion.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction
2) Contemporary Art Aesthetics and Criticism Exhibition Discussions
3) Contemporary Art Aesthetics and Criticism Exhibition Discussions
4) Subjectivist and Objectivist Approaches in Art Criticism Course notes
5) Normative Epistemology in Art History Course notes
6) Speculative Epistemology in Art History Course notes
7) Heteronomy and Autonomy in Aesthetics Course notes
8) Midterm Week
9) Platon's Philosophy and Art Course notes
10) The Development of Philosophy and Art Thought in Ancient Greece: Pythagoras and Heraclitus Course notes
11) Aristotle's Philosophy and Art Course notes
12) Aesthetics from Antiquity to the Modern Age: Aristoxenus and Baumgarten Course notes
13) Kant's Philosophy and Art Course notes
14) Hegel's Philosophy and Art Course notes

Sources

Course Notes: Yok
References: Afşar Timuçin, Estetik, Bulut Yayınları, 2008. Nejat Bozkurt, Sanat ve Estetik Kuramları, Asa Kitabevi, 2000. İoanna Kuçuradi, Sanata Felsefeyle Bakmak, Şiir-Tiyatro Yayınları, Ankara, 1979. Hegel, Estetik. Güzel Sanat Üzerine Dersler. Hegel, Mantık Bilimi. Hegel, Tinin Fenomenolojisi. Kant, Saf Aklın Eleştirisi. Kant, Yargı Gücünün Eleştirisi. Aristoteles, Poetica. Aristoteles, Politika. Platon, Şölen. Platon, Devlet.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 20
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes 3 % 30
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms % 0
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 50
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
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 13 3 39
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 13 4 52
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 3 10 30
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 0 0 0
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 123

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 fulfill the professional requirements of the profession in the field of child development and education and to have knowledge of ethical principles and rules 1
2) Paying attention to children about proper and good usage of Turkish language. 1
3) To be able to monitor the development of typically developing children and prepare activities that support their development. 1
4) To have knowledge and skills on communicating effectively with children and strengthening families' communication skills. 1
5) Apply and practice drama,play and music activities 1
6) Use of basic theoretical and practical knowledge, basic computer programs and related technologies in the field of Child Development 1
7) To be able to monitor the development of children with special needs, plan and implement activities to support their development 1
8) To have knowledge and training skills regarding safe and conscious media use of children and families 1
9) To plan and carry out all activities (Turkish, music, drama, art, games, movement, science, mathematics, trips, tool and material development) carried out in pre-school education institutions within a daily, weekly, monthly and annual flow 1
10) To have knowledge and practical skills regarding the branches of art (painting, literature, etc.) used to support children's development. 1
11) To have knowledge and skills in the field of child nutrition 1
12) To have knowledge and skills about child health and diseases and first aid intervention. 1