Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Psychology | |||||
| Bachelor | Length of the Programme: 4 | Number of Credits: 240 | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF: Level 6 |
Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri
| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Econ., Admin. and Social Sciences | ||||
| Course Code | PHIL 103 | ||||
| Course Title in English | Introduction to Philosophy | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Felsefeye Giriş | ||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Flipped Classroom | ||||
| Level of Course | Introductory | ||||
| Semester | Fall | ||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 147 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 6 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| Pre-requisites | None | ||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | None | ||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To become familiar with the basic theoretical background of major topics of philosophy such as realism, idealism, freedom of the will; to be able to think critically and dialectically on philosophical concepts; to be able to express philosophical ideas argumentatively. | ||||
| Course Description | This course aims to introduce the students to the basic philosophical ideas and concepts. In addition to that, students are introduced to the methods of scientific writing and thinking; students will be encouraged to use those skills actively in the classroom. | ||||
| Course Description in Turkish | Bu derste öğrenciler, temel felsefi fikirler ve kavramlar ile tanıştırılacak. Bunun yanında felsefi düşünme metotları öğrencilerin aktif katılımıyla ve tartışma yoluyla işlenecek. Ayrıca akademik bir felsefi metin yazmak için gereken kurallar ve metotlar uygulamalı olarak aktarılacaktır. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) understand the fundamental topics/issues of philosophy; 2) develop philosophical arguments and engage them critically; 3) demonstrate skills in academic writing; 4) create new research ideas; 5) discuss philosophical theories and research in the correct ethical format. |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | |||||
| 2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | |||||
| 3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | |||||
| 4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | |||||
| 5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | |||||
| 6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | |||||
| 7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | |||||
| 8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | |||||
| 9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | |||||
| 10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | |||||
| 11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | |||||
| 12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | |||||
| 13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. |
Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | H | Exam,Participation |
| 2) | Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | S | HW,Participation |
| 3) | Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | S | Participation |
| 4) | Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | N | Exam,Participation |
| 5) | Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | S | Participation |
| 6) | Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | N | |
| 7) | Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | N | |
| 8) | Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | H | Exam,Participation |
| 9) | Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | S | Participation |
| 10) | Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | S | Participation |
| 11) | Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | H | Exam |
| 12) | Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | S | Participation |
| 13) | Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. | H | Participation |
| Prepared by and Date | SENA CÜRE ACER , December 2023 |
| Course Coordinator | SENA CÜRE ACER |
| Semester | Fall |
| Name of Instructor | Öğr. Gör. MEHMET BARIŞ ALBAYRAK |
Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Introduction: What is Philosophy? What is an Argument? How to write a philosophical text? What is a thought experiment? |
| 2) | Ancient Philosophy 1: Presocratic Philosophy |
| 3) | Ancient Philosophy 2: Plato and Idealism |
| 4) | Ancient Philosophy 3: Aristotle and Realism |
| 5) | What is Rationalism? |
| 6) | What is Empiricism? |
| 7) | MIDTERM |
| 8) | Philosophy and Enlightenment: Jean-Jacques Rousseau |
| 9) | Philosophy and Enlightenment: Kant |
| 10) | Ethics 1: Philosophy of Love and Happiness |
| 11) | Ethics 2: Social Justice |
| 12) | Current Issues in Philosophy 1: Problem of Consciousness |
| 13) | Current Issues in Philosophy 2: Problem of the Moral Responsibility |
| 14) | Current Issues in Philosophy 3: Search for the Meaning in Life |
| 15) | Final Examination Period |
| 16) | Final Examination Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Will be assigned. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | I will assign relevant readings every week; there will also be video instructions. We will make discussion groups and maybe debate-discussion sessions. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | Students will be asked to coordinate one of the discussion sessions of the course based on the assigned required readings. | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Other Activities | Students will be asked to read each week’s book chapter and article prior to that week’s classroom session. Classroom discussions will be based on these readings as well as various videos. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Assessment Methods |
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| Course Administration |
acers@mef.edu.tr Attendance at all classes is mandatory. Students must provide a legitimate, acceptable and documented excuse for missing a scheduled exam. There will be a make-up exam if students miss the midterm. Make-up exams could be in a different format than midterm or final exam. Students are expected to treat university personnel and one another respectfully at all times; this includes showing respect for class content and for others’ opinions. The commitment of acts of cheating, lying, and deceit in any of their diverse forms such as plagiarism, and copying during examinations is dishonest and will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty and plagiarism: YÖK Disciplinary Regulation. |
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ECTS Student Workload Estimation
| Activity | No/Weeks | Hours | Calculation | ||||
| No/Weeks per Semester | Preparing for the Activity | Spent in the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | ||||
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 98 | ||
| Project | 1 | 12 | 3 | 15 | |||
| Midterm(s) | 1 | 10 | 2 | 12 | |||
| Final Examination | 1 | 20 | 2 | 22 | |||
| Total Workload | 147 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 5.9 | ||||||
| ECTS | 6 | ||||||