Sociology
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Sociology
Course Details
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Sociology
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 | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| 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 |
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 | To gain sociological reasoning skills and to reveal and interpret social facts. | 4 |
| P6 | Having the ability to understand, analyze, and propose solutions for social developments. | 4 |
| P9 | Analyzing and using information with a critical perspective and acting in accordance with societal values. | 5 |
| P10 | Ability to express and make connections between at least two different courses outside the field that contribute to the individual's general culture. | 2 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Analyzing social events and evaluating them from different perspectives. | P.1.4 | 1 |
| O2 | Analyzing social developments and understanding the underlying causes of events. | P.6.4 | 1 |
| O3 | Evaluating the positive and negative aspects of social developments. | P.6.5 | 5 |
| O4 | Analyzing information and data in depth, identifying contradictions and inconsistencies. | P.9.4 | 1 |
| O5 | Ability to interpret the concept of lifelong learning. | P.10.2 | 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), |
| 10 | 10. Philosophy of Knowledge (Epistemology), |
| 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). |
| 14 | 14. Philosophy of Science (History of Science, Philosophy-Science Relationship, Scientific Mentality, Different Approaches to Science, Value of Science, etc.), |
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 (%) |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| 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 | P6 | P9 | P10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Analyzing social events and evaluating them from different perspectives. | 4 | - | - | - |
| O2 | Analyzing social developments and understanding the underlying causes of events. | - | 4 | - | - |
| O3 | Evaluating the positive and negative aspects of social developments. | - | - | - | - |
| O4 | Analyzing information and data in depth, identifying contradictions and inconsistencies. | - | - | 5 | - |
| O5 | Ability to interpret the concept of lifelong learning. | - | - | - | 3 |