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| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| PHILOSOPHY GROUP TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | FELS419 |
| Name | Philosophical Counselling |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | FE Field Education Courses E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Arş.Gör. Dr. Ömer KIZILTAN |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to enable students to acquire the ability to apply philosophical knowledge and methods to the understanding and resolution of individual and social issues. The course aims to demonstrate that philosophy is not merely a theoretical field, but also offers a way of thinking that can guide practical aspects of life. In this context, students develop their skills in critical thinking, conceptual analysis and dialogue, thereby learning about and applying a philosophical counselling approach.
Course Content
The definition and historical development of philosophical counselling; conceptions of the ‘good life’ in ancient philosophy; the practical dimension of philosophy in the modern era; methods and techniques of philosophical counselling; skills in asking questions and engaging in dialogue; ethical issues and value conflicts; the philosophical analysis of personal life issues; discussion of topics such as meaning, identity and the purpose of life; case studies and practical applications.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Resources
Bor, M. S. (2025). Felsefi Danışmanlık: Yaşamın Anlamını Keşfetme ve Yönlendirme Yolları. Dört Öge, 26, 21-34. Eroğul, N. ve Çevik, M. (2025). Sinematerapi ile felsefi danışmanlık: Whiplash Filmi Örneğinde Nietzsche ve Ruhsal Güçlenme. FLSF Felsefe ve Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, (40), 127-53.
Notes
Altunbaşak, İ. (2019). Felsefi danışmanlığı felsefi yapan nedir? FLSF (Felsefe ve Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi), (27), 409-426
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understands the fundamental concepts of philosophical counselling |
| LO02 | Understands what philosophical counselling is |
| LO03 | Explains the historical background of philosophical counselling |
| LO04 | They effectively apply fundamental communication skills during the philosophical counselling process. |
| LO05 | Applies fundamental philosophical concepts (such as freedom, happiness, virtue, meaning, etc.) within the context of counselling. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the relationships between terms and concepts related to the field of philosophy group education. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Realizes that problems differ from past to present | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Recognizes the necessary problems of three basic fields (Philosophy, sociology, psychology) | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Integrates theoretical knowledge with knowledge from relevant disciplines | 4 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Synthesizes different discussions regarding philosophy group education | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Evaluates the problems encountered in the educational environment and daily life from the perspective of philosophy, sociology and psychology. | 3 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Fulfills responsibility in work carried out individually or in groups. | 4 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses information about field in daily life with awareness of social responsibility. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Acts in accordance with democracy, human rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Independently addresses problems related to people, society and values | 2 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Gains the ability to look critically | 3 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses advanced information and communication technologies. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Monitors information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the B1 level of the European Language portfolio | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Can access printed and other information sources related to the field | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Shows sensitivity to social, philosophical and literary issues | 2 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Examines the subject covered during philosophy group education in logical consistency. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General introduction to the course | No preparation required | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | The definition, scope and key concepts of philosophical counselling | The relevant source should be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | The historical origins of philosophical counselling: Philosophy and the practice of life in Ancient Greece (Socrates, Epictetus) | The relevant source should be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | The emergence of philosophical counselling in the modern era (Gerd B. Achenbach) | The relevant source should be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | The differences between philosophical counselling and psychological counselling/therapy | The relevant source should be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Basic Philosophical Approaches I: Stoicism, Epicureanism and the Art of Living | The relevant source should be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Basic Philosophical Approaches II: Existentialism (Jean-Paul Sartre, Albert Camus) | The relevant source should be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparing for the midterm exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | The Socratic method and dialogue techniques | The relevant source should be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Conceptual analysis and critical thinking skills | The relevant source should be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Ethics in philosophical counselling: Professional responsibilities and boundaries | The relevant source should be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | The consultancy process: Initial consultation, asking questions and defining the problem | The relevant source should be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma, Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 13 | Case Studies I: A Philosophical Analysis of Everyday Problems | The relevant source should be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Problem Çözme, Gösterip Yaptırma, Anlatım |
| 14 | Case Studies II: Studies on Values, Meaning and Life Purpose | The relevant source should be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Application: Role-play and simulations (student activities) | The relevant source should be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparing for the final exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparing for the final exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
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 | 8 | 8 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 17 | 17 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 32 | 32 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 113 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,52 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||