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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Interdisciplinary Family Counseling Thesis Master
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
03210003 Introduction to Philosophy 1 Autumn 1 3+0+0 3 6
Course Type Compulsory
Course Cycle -
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques Presentation, question-answer, discussion and evaluation.
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites -
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) Prof. Hüsamettin ERDEM
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Prof. Hüsamettin ERDEM C-133 [email protected] 7648 Thursday
10.00-11.30
Course Content
The definition of philosophy, the subject, the method and resources, problems, information theory, the source of knowledge, rationalism (Ancient rationalist and modern times, the rationalist), sansualizm, emprizm, intüisyonizm, value of information, doğmatizm, skepticism, rölativizm, positivism, pragmatism, positivism and the value of information in Islamic thought (b. 1823). In this context, the problems of different philosophers of these textbooks, the first resource information with students dating.
Objectives of the Course
Basic concepts of philosophy comprehensively teach students basic problems of philosophy with students discussing their philosophical perspective to help them win the power of analysis and synthesis the philosophical community, students away from the dogmatic approach to teach to look with a critical approach problems.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses X
Specialization / Field Courses
Support Courses X
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses X
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Program Learning Outcomes Level
P1 Analyzes and synthesizes the problems of the field, develops solution proposals in line with professional and ethical values, shares information and participates in team work. 4
P2 It has the knowledge and perspective of evaluating and managing the source, boundaries, truthfulness, validity, and reliability of knowledge. 4
P3 It has knowledge of scientific knowledge and findings in the field of family counseling, reaching outcomes, following up current literature, evaluating and applying them. 4
P5 It uses all kinds of information and technologies related to the field of family counseling. 4
P6 Using the knowledge, skills and experience gained in the field of family counseling, he / she provides the necessary solution-oriented education for the problems that arise for the individual, family and collective. 4
P7 It provides a solution to problems specific to the field of family counseling in the direction of scientific data. 3
P8 Taking responsibility for the family counseling field as a team member by having the ability to independently perform their work using the experience and knowledge they have and working in partnership with other occupational groups working on this field. 3
P9 Takes responsibility as an individual and a team member to solve complex and intricate problems that are encountered and unpredicted in practice related to the field of family counseling. 5
P10 As a family counselor, he plans, directs and monitors the activities for the development of those under his / her responsibility in a project framework. 4
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 Applies family counseling methods effectively. P.1.3 1
O2 He criticizes different family counseling approaches and constantly evaluates his own practice. P.1.4 1
O3 Identifies gaps in the family counseling literature and suggests new approaches. P.1.5 1
O4 Evaluates their practices taking into account compliance with professional ethical values. P.1.6 1
O5 It uses information sources effectively and shows the ability to Deconstruct various information by combining and applying it. P.2.3 1
O6 Criticizes information sources and evaluates them from different perspectives. P.2.4 1
O7 It synthesizes information obtained from various information sources and creates a new point of view. P.2.5 1
O8 It critically evaluates information sources and questions and interprets their reliability. P.2.6 1
O9 Criticizes research in the current literature and analyzes methodological difficulties and limitations. P.3.4 1
O10 Evaluates the scientific information in the family counseling literature from a critical point of view. P.3.6 1
O11 Analyzes the digital data in the family counseling processes and interprets these analyzes. P.5.4 1
O12 Evaluates the compliance of technological applications in family counseling processes with professional standards. P.5.6 1
O13 It analyzes the relationships of problems with family dynamics, individual psychology and social interactions. P.6.4 1
O14 Evaluates the solution proposals developed in accordance with scientific methodology. P.7.6 1
O15 In cooperation, it analyzes the interactions by analyzing the perspectives of different professional groups. P.8.4 1
O16 It provides the ability to evaluate the efficiency of team work in cooperation and make the necessary corrections. P.8.6 1
O17 Develops an individually solution-oriented approach to complex problems and effective strategies. P.9.3 1
O18 Using analytical skills to identify the origins of problems and evaluate interactions. P.9.4 1
O19 Knows the basic principles related to the design of training and development programs. P.10.1 1
O20 By understanding the individual and group dynamics of employees, it determines their specific development needs. P.10.2 1
O21 Applies practical skills in the process of conducting activities. P.10.3 1
O22 It synthesizes information from different sources to improve educational programs. P.10.5 1
O23 Evaluates the processes of measuring and evaluating the achievements of employees. P.10.6 1
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics
1 General information about philosophy and the definition of philosophy.
2 The concepts of Philosophy, Philosopher, Hikmet and Hakîm and their explanations,
3 3. The foundations of philosophy (reason, contemplation, knowledge and wisdom),
4 4. Philosophical thinking and its characteristics,
5 5. Why philosophy is necessary for human beings (individual and social benefits),
6 6. The main problems of philosophy (Being, knowledge and value). What is the Philosophy of Being and Knowledge, General Information about Moral Philosophy and Philosophy of Art in the Problem of Value,
7 7. midterm exam
8 8. Philosophy and its departments, (Systematic Philosophy and History of Philosophy), Knowledge and types of knowledge,
9 9. Knowledge and Types of Knowledge (empirical knowledge, scientific knowledge, technical knowledge, artistic knowledge, religious knowledge, philosophical knowledge),
11 11. The Problem of the Source of Knowledge (Rationalism, Sansualism)
12 12. The Problem of the Source of Knowledge (Empiricism, Intuitionism, their criticism)
13 13. The Value of Knowledge (Dogmatism, Septicism, Criticism, Positivism, Pragmatism, Analytical Philosophy).
Textbook or Material
Resources 1. Erdem, Hüsameddin. Introduction to Philosophy: Some Philosophy Matters, Konya: HU-ER, 2021
2. BOLAY, Süleyman Hayri. Introduction to Philosophy, Ankara: Akçağ Publications, 2019
3. MENGÜŞOĞLU, Takiyettin, Introduction to Philosophy, Istanbul: Remzi Kitabevi, 1983
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance 14 6 (%)
Homework - -
Projects - -
Midterms 1 40 (%)
Final Exam 1 54 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 14 6 84
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 3 14 42
Midterms 1 20 20
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 0 0 0
Practice 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 30 30
Other 1 4 4
Total Work Load: 180
Total Work Load / 30 6
Course ECTS Credits: 6
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P1 P2 P3 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
O1 Applies family counseling methods effectively. 4 - - - - - - - -
O2 He criticizes different family counseling approaches and constantly evaluates his own practice. 5 - - - - - - - -
O3 Identifies gaps in the family counseling literature and suggests new approaches. 4 - - - - - - - -
O4 Evaluates their practices taking into account compliance with professional ethical values. 3 - - - - - - - -
O5 It uses information sources effectively and shows the ability to Deconstruct various information by combining and applying it. - 3 - - - - - - -
O6 Criticizes information sources and evaluates them from different perspectives. - 4 - - - - - - -
O7 It synthesizes information obtained from various information sources and creates a new point of view. - 3 - - - - - - -
O8 It critically evaluates information sources and questions and interprets their reliability. - 4 - - - - - - -
O9 Criticizes research in the current literature and analyzes methodological difficulties and limitations. - - 4 - - - - - -
O10 Evaluates the scientific information in the family counseling literature from a critical point of view. - - 3 - - - - - -
O11 Analyzes the digital data in the family counseling processes and interprets these analyzes. - - - 4 - - - - -
O12 Evaluates the compliance of technological applications in family counseling processes with professional standards. - - - 4 - - - - -
O13 It analyzes the relationships of problems with family dynamics, individual psychology and social interactions. - - - - 4 - - - -
O14 Evaluates the solution proposals developed in accordance with scientific methodology. - - - - - 3 - - -
O15 In cooperation, it analyzes the interactions by analyzing the perspectives of different professional groups. - - - - - - 3 - -
O16 It provides the ability to evaluate the efficiency of team work in cooperation and make the necessary corrections. - - - - - - 4 - -
O17 Develops an individually solution-oriented approach to complex problems and effective strategies. - - - - - - - 5 -
O18 Using analytical skills to identify the origins of problems and evaluate interactions. - - - - - - - 5 -
O19 Knows the basic principles related to the design of training and development programs. - - - - - - - - 3
O20 By understanding the individual and group dynamics of employees, it determines their specific development needs. - - - - - - - - 4
O21 Applies practical skills in the process of conducting activities. - - - - - - - - 4
O22 It synthesizes information from different sources to improve educational programs. - - - - - - - - 5
O23 Evaluates the processes of measuring and evaluating the achievements of employees. - - - - - - - - 3