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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
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. SONGÜL DEMİR
Instructor TUĞRUL ÖZKARACALAR
Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to make an introduction to the principles of modern thought from a historical perspective

Learning Outputs

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:
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
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments 2 % 30
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 20
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
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
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 14 1 14
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0
Midterms 1 15 15
Paper Submission 0
Jury 0
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) Being able to identify problems and ask right questions 3
2) Having problem solving skills and developing necessary analytical attitude
3) Comprehending theoretical arguments along with counter arguments in detail
4) Gaining awareness of lifelong learning and being qualified for pursuing graduate education
5) Applying theoretical concepts in project planning
6) Communicating efficiently by accepting differences and carrying out compatible teamwork
7) Increasing efficiency rate in business environment
8) Developing innovative and creative solutions in face of uncertainty 3
9) Researching to gather information for understanding current threats and opportunities in business
10) Being aware of the effects of globalization on society and business while deciding
11) Possessing digital competence and utilizing necessary technology
12) Communicating in at least one foreign language in academic and daily life
13) Possessing managing skills and competence
14) Deciding with the awareness of the legal and ethical consequences of business operations
15) Expressing opinions that are built through critical thinking process in business and academic environment 3