GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Introduction to Philosophy/PR115A
Course Title: Introduction to Philosophy
Credits 3 ECTS 4
Semester 1 Compulsory/Elective Compulsory
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
   Assoc. Prof. Mehmet Ali DOMBAYCI
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/dombayci www.dombayci.com
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  dombayci@gazi.edu.tr malidombayci@gmail.com
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
Knowing the definitions of philosophy
Learning the basic concepts and problems of philosophy
Learning the basic questions and concepts of the philosophy fields (epistemology, ontology, ethics, aesthetics...)
To be able to recognize the distinction between ordinary thinking and philosophical thinking.
To obtain information and awareness about the development and problems of philosophy.
Philosophy, religion, science, art and ideology to see about similar and different aspects.
Grasp the subject and method of philosophy.
To grasp that there are philosophies, not philosophy. To be able to penetrate the nature of tolerance and pluralism.
To be gain the ability consistent and systematic thinking and expression.
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face.
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week   What is thinking? What are the laws of Thinking?
2. Week  What are the characteristics of philosophical thinking?
3. Week  What is knowledge? What are the types of knowledge?
4. Week  What is the relationship between philosophical knowledge and other types of information?
5. Week  What are the philosophical currents caused by the problem of knowledge?
6. Week  The relation of being and knowledge.
7. Week  What are the philosophical currents caused by the problem of being?
8. Week  Mid-term Exam
9. Week  What are the philosophical currents caused by the problem of being?
10. Week  Relationship between the human and the value
11. Week  Fundamental questions and concepts of morality.
12. Week  The relationship between morality, knowledge and being.
13. Week  Fundamental questions and concepts of the aesthetic field
14. Week  Relationship with Aesthetic being and knowledge
15. Week  A general assessment about the philosophy
16. Week  Final exam
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  Yrd. Doç. Dr. Gürsen Topses. Felsefeye Giriş Prof. Dr. Takiyyettin Mengüçoğlu: Felsefeye Giriş Prof. Dr. Ahmet Aslan. Felsefeye Giriş. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Cevizci. İlk Çağ Felsefe Tarihi.
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture.
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  -
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
1
40
 Assignment
0
0
 Exercises
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
40
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
60
 -- WORKLOAD
 Efficiency  Total Week Count  Weekly Duration (in hour)  Total Workload in Semester
 Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week
12
2
24
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
0
 Reading
6
7
42
 Searching in Internet and Library
2
4
8
 Designing and Applying Materials
0
 Preparing Reports
2
3
6
 Preparing Presentation
1
2
2
 Presentation
1
2
2
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
2
4
8
 Final and Studying for Final
2
5
10
 Other
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
102
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
4.08
 ECTS: 
4
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Coached members of profession know the societal characteristics of country and consider the national culture and values.X
2Having the knowledge and capacity to use Turkish language in a correct and an effective way and understanding the importance of Atatürk’s principles and reforms in the historical process of Turkish nation.X
3Becoming knowledgeable and skillful at human relations and communication and using these skills at professional and daily life. Understandings the impacts of these communication skills on development, education and interpersonal relationships of individuals.X
4Learning the basic concepts and commanding of literature related with Guidance and Psychological Counseling and using these knowledge and information technologies in professional life.
5Having enough knowledge related with life-long development (life-long development understanding, development theories, life periods, importance of individual differences in development) and following the current developments in counseling program.
6Comprehending theoretical information about individual-social, educational and career counseling and applying these theoretical information in practice at guidance and psychological counseling services in schools.
7Knowing the basic philosophy of psychological counseling theories, basic concepts, personal motivation, psychological counseling process, principles and techniques of psychological counseling. Becoming skilful at planning and directing psychological counseling sessions.
8Applying the principles and techniques of psychological counseling on clients who have different individual characteristics in different counseling environments (education, health, industry etc…). (counseling case management, counseling case process and reporting results)
9Having knowledge related with the theories, principles, techniques and process of group counseling, developing basic group counseling skills and applying them in different group settings.
10Knowing the basic concepts, principles and techniques, theories and measurement instruments related with vocational guidance and career counseling and applying them to different individuals in various career counseling settings.
11Knowing the ethical principles and standards of guidance and psychological counseling program and applying these ethical principles in daily and professional life.
12Knowing the individual recognition test techniques and using them effectively during the counseling process.
13Becoming skilful at choosing or developing the appropriate psychological measurement instruments, applying them and assessing the findings.
14Knowing the principles and techniques related with social sciences and applying them to the research process and reporting results.X
15Having knowledge about individual-society relations and social psychology theories and analyzing the relationships between individuals and society in the light of these information.
16Being knowledgeable with the adaptation problems and behavior disorders encountered in different life stages and using these information in order to conceptualize the problems of clients.
17Knowing theories and principles and techniques related with crisis and crisis intervention and applying them in daily and professional life.
18Having information about family and marriage counseling, choosing and applying appropriate intervention methods.
19Becoming skilful at planning, preparing/developing, applying and assessing the school psychological counseling and guidance programs.
20Planning and applying psychological counseling and guidance services regarding the individuals who need special education.