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| Code | GZT106 |
| Name | Introduction to Philosophy |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 2. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör.Dr. FIRAT BERKSUN |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör.Dr. FIRAT BERKSUN
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The main aim of the course is to teach students the starting points of the philosophy which is the basis of the development of science and to prepare the ground for critical thinking in this context. Besides, it is aimed that the student who learns about the scope and limits of philosophy can analyze all the problems he / she has encountered with a philosophical point of view. In this context, the area of logic, being, and art that constitute the important building blocks of philosophy are conveyed through various philosophers' perspectives. Thus, it is aimed to make the student understand the philosophy that contributes to the development of the society in all its aspects.
Course Content
The course contains basic information on the concept of philosophy. In this context, the course includes important concepts of philosophy, types of knowledge, approaches to knowledge, philosophy of being, art and morality. On the other hand, the concept of politics is also examined in terms of philosophy and all these issues are critically examined.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Horner, C. & Westacott, E. (2016) Felsefe Aracılığıyla Düşünme, Arslan, A. (çev.). Ankara: Phoenix Yayınevi. Langton, R. (2005) Descartes’ın Meditasyonlar’ına Bir Çalışma Rehberi, Bağçe, S. (çev.). (TÜBA Açık Ders Malzemeleri: Batı Felsefesi Klasikleri). Verges, A. & Huisman, D. (2002) Felsefe2002, Bumin, T. (ed.), Arslan, A. (çev.). İstanbul: TÜSİAD, Lebib Yalkın Yayımları. Baç, M. (2011). Epistemoloji. Taşdelen, D. (ed). Eskişehir: Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayınları.
Notes
Platon. (2010). Devlet. Eyüboğlu, S. ve Cimcoz, M. A. (çev.). İstanbul: İş Bankası Kültür Yayınları. Descartes, R. (2015). Meditasyonlar: Metafizik Üzerine Düşünceler. Dürüşken, Ç. (çev.). İstanbul: Alfa. Özaktaş, H. (1998) Yapay Zeka: Bilgi Çağında Akıl Beden Sorunu, Cogito, Sayı:13, İstanbul: Yapı Kredi Yayınları. Warburton, N. (2017). Deneme Yazmanın Temel Kuralları. Fethi, A. (çev.). İstanbul: Alfakitap. Warburton, N. (2000). A’dan Z’ye Düşünmek. Çalışkan, S. (çev.). Ankara: Dost Kitabevi Yayınları.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Recognizes the fundamental differences between philosophical knowledge and scientific knowledge. |
| LO02 | Describes the periodic conditions that caused the birth of philosophical thought. |
| LO03 | Compares different philosophical approachs regrading the conditions of true knowledge. |
| LO04 | Distinguishes different philosophical approaches to the concept of being. |
| LO05 | By questioning the historical link between individual, society and philosophy, interprets behaviours in contemporary societies. |
| LO06 | Recognizes the concepts of ethics and morality and analyzes the arguments in this area. |
| LO07 | By comparing the present social problems with the historical philosophical debates, establishes cause-effect relations. |
| LO08 | Examines the problems in different fields of study from a philosophical perspective. |
| LO09 | Due to the structure of the course, the participants are able to express themselves freely and improve communication skills. |
| LO10 | Questions opinions that are considered to be true and acquires a critical point of view that contributes to the progress in the professional life. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Defines the concepts and professional rules related to the profession and field of journalism. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Defines news production, consumption and distribution processes, news sources, news / media text types. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | List the theories, models and approaches related to media and communication systems. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Outlines the legal framework of journalism in Turkey and internationally, the legal rights of journalists, press professional principles, and ethical codes. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Designs scientific research in the field of social sciences and humanities, especially communication and media. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Compares traditional and new/digital communication technologies, computers and information systems. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Prepares written, visual and audio content for traditional and digital journalism/media environments. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Discusses the concepts/areas of society, culture and communication. | 4 |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Apply democratic rules, human rights and communication rights to promote social reconciliation and peace. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Supports individual and collective work in professional life. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Critically discusses the agenda and innovations of local, regional, national and international media with new perspectives. | 3 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Examines traditional and digital media contents with critical approaches with media literacy competence. | 3 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Describe the professional, commercial and legal processes of journalism and media organizations, current and emerging business models. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Criticizes otherizing, discriminatory and hateful discourses in the media and society. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Through theoretical and practical knowledge, he/she supports decision-making mechanisms both in the media organization where he/she works and in the society where he/she lives. | 4 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Supports cultural, artistic and scientific activities related to the field. | 5 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Design solutions to problems in the functioning of journalism/media organizations. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Applies new generation journalism technologies. | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Performs duties such as press consultancy, communication coordination, press advisory, and communication management in various institutions and organizations. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Supports work and worker safety within the framework of laws and regulations. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Explain what the concept of philosophy is | Read releavant section of the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Differences between philosophical knowledge and scientific knowledge | Read releavant section of the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 3 | The concept of information philosophy | Read releavant section of the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 4 | Approaches for Whether correct information is possible | Read releavant section of the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 5 | Limits of the concept of information | Read releavant section of the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Approaches of various philosophers towards the concept of knowledge | Read releavant section of the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 7 | Social conditions that enable the development of philosophy | Course review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Read releavant section of the textbook | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
| 9 | Philosophy of the concept of being | Read releavant section of the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 10 | Philosophical discussions on essence of existence | Read releavant section of the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Philosophers who refer to the concept of philosophy of being. | Read releavant section of the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Art and art philosophy | Read releavant section of the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Ethical and moral concepts | Read releavant section of the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Political philosophy | Read releavant section of the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Looking for the problems of contemporary societies in a philosophical view. | Read releavant section of the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparing for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparing for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 88 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,52 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||