INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY

LAWG191

Course Code: LAWG191
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 2 + 0
ECTS: 4

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Professor Emir Hasan Ülger

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Learn the meaning of philosophy, definition anf types of knowledge.
Evaluate the relationship between philosophy and science, religion and art.
Learn the necessity of philosophy.
Understand the function of philosophy.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Description

The concept of philosophy, types of knowledge, necessity of philosophy and the relationship between philosophy and the other fields such as science, religion and art will be held.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	The concept of philosophy
2^nd Week	Definition of knowledge, genereal view on types of knowledge
3^rd Week	Ampiric knowledge - religious knowledge
4^th Week	Technical knowledge
5^th Week	Knowledge of philosophy and specifications
6^th Week	Topics of philosophy
7^th Week	The relationship between philosophy and certain fields
8^th Week	Midterm Exam
9^th Week	Philosophy and science
10^th Week	Philosophy and religion
11^th Week	Philosophy and art
12^th Week	The need for philosophy
13^th Week	The function of philosophy I
14^th Week	The function of philosophy II

Recommended or Required Reading

Felsefeye Giriş, Prof.Dr.Ahmet ARSLAN.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Questions/Answers
Discussion

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	40
Total(%)		40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		60
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	1	1	1
Preparation for Quiz	4	4	16
Individual or group work	1	2	2
Preparation for Final exam	1	30	30
Course hours	14	2	28
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	16	16
Laboratory (including preparation)	0	0	0
Final exam	1	1	1
Homework	5	5	25
Total Work Load			119
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			3.96
ECTS Credit of the Course			4

Language of Instruction

English

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4
K1	X	X	X	X
K2	X	X
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7
K8
K9	X	X	X	X
K10	X	X	X	X
K11
K12