Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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FACULTY OF LETTERS & SCIENCE / FEL 101 - SOCIOLOGY

Code: FEL 101 Course Title: INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY I Theoretical+Practice: 4+0 ECTS: 4
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department SOCIOLOGY
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer LİNDA BARIŞ (lindabaris@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
To develop a clear consciousness about philosophical thinking

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 can develops a clear consciousness about philosophical thinking PO-6 6. Can assess and evaluate the data making use of the advanced knowledge and skills that they have acquired in the field, to define and analyze the issues connected with current technological developments finding ways to offer solutions to those issues based on the researched and evidence.
PO-7 7. Can use the modern techniques and devices necessary for the current practices in the field of Sociology.
PO-8 8. Can collaborate both intra- and interdisciplinarily by planning and managing the activities regarding the development of the members subordinate to them.
PO-9 9. Are able to express themselves in verbal and written communication having the ability to work individually, take initiatives and make their own decisions.
PO-14 14. Can use the information and communication technology required by the field of Sociology with a competence at the level of European Computer Driving License.
Examination
LO-2 can create thinks logically and coherently PO-3 3. Can develop creative, resourceful in terms of conducting sociological analysis and equipped with the communication and social skills necessary to take part in team work.
PO-6 6. Can assess and evaluate the data making use of the advanced knowledge and skills that they have acquired in the field, to define and analyze the issues connected with current technological developments finding ways to offer solutions to those issues based on the researched and evidence.
PO-8 8. Can collaborate both intra- and interdisciplinarily by planning and managing the activities regarding the development of the members subordinate to them.
PO-9 9. Are able to express themselves in verbal and written communication having the ability to work individually, take initiatives and make their own decisions.
PO-10 10. Can have the professional and ethical responsibility in the process of the collection, evaluation and implementation of the data in the field of study and publishing the results.
PO-11 11. Can observe the current national and international issues.
PO-15 15. Can aware of the universal nature of social rights, justice, quality management, protection of cultural values and environment as well as occupational health and safety.
Examination
LO-3 can thinks critical PO-3 3. Can develop creative, resourceful in terms of conducting sociological analysis and equipped with the communication and social skills necessary to take part in team work.
PO-8 8. Can collaborate both intra- and interdisciplinarily by planning and managing the activities regarding the development of the members subordinate to them.
PO-9 9. Are able to express themselves in verbal and written communication having the ability to work individually, take initiatives and make their own decisions.
PO-10 10. Can have the professional and ethical responsibility in the process of the collection, evaluation and implementation of the data in the field of study and publishing the results.
PO-11 11. Can observe the current national and international issues.
Examination
LO-4 can compares different views PO-3 3. Can develop creative, resourceful in terms of conducting sociological analysis and equipped with the communication and social skills necessary to take part in team work.
PO-5 5. Can dedicate to improve themselves by keeping abreast of the developments in science, technology and modern topics.
PO-6 6. Can assess and evaluate the data making use of the advanced knowledge and skills that they have acquired in the field, to define and analyze the issues connected with current technological developments finding ways to offer solutions to those issues based on the researched and evidence.
PO-8 8. Can collaborate both intra- and interdisciplinarily by planning and managing the activities regarding the development of the members subordinate to them.
PO-11 11. Can observe the current national and international issues.
PO-12 12. Can make their knowledge regarding human health and environmental awareness available for the benefit of the society.
PO-15 15. Can aware of the universal nature of social rights, justice, quality management, protection of cultural values and environment as well as occupational health and safety.
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
To teach the basic concepts and trends of philosophy by defining it. To provide information about the origin and development of philosophy.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introducing to the course generally. Discussions abut the origin of the philosophy Discussion of the course content.
2 What is philosophy? Philosophical attitude and behavior. Who is philosopher? Discussion of the course content.
3 Relationships between philosophy, science, art and religion: their smilarties and diversities Discussion of the course content.
4 Subfields and methods of philosophy Discussion of the course content.
5 Philosophy teaching; approaches, methods, auxiliary disciplines Discussion of the course content.
6 Philosophy of being; its issues and problematics Discussion of the course content.
7 Philosophy of being; its issues and problematics Discussion of the course content.
8 mid-term exam
9 Philosophy of knowledge; its issues and problematics Discussion of the course content.
10 Philosophy of knowledge; its issues and problematics Discussion of the course content.
11 Ethics; its issues and problematics Discussion of the course content.
12 Ethics; its issues and problematics Discussion of the course content.
13 Aesthetics; its issues and problematics Discussion of the course content.
14 Aesthetics; its issues and problematics Discussion of the course content.
15 Overview and evaluation Discussion of the course content.
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Ahmet Cevizci, Felsefeye Giriş – Paradigma Yayınları
2 Macit Gökberk, Felsefe Tarihi, Remzi Kitabevi, 1980, İstanbul
3 H. Z. Ülken, Felsefeye Giriş, İlahiyat Fakültesi Yayınları, 1957, Ankara
Required Course instruments and materials

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 3 13 39
       b) Search in internet/Library 2 13 26
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 4 2 8
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 4 2 8
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 125