Information Package

Program of Sociology (English)

SOCI418

PHILOSOPHY OF HISTORY

Course Code
SOCI418
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. They evaluate the basic concepts of the Philosophy of History.
  2. They are familiar with the principles on which historical thought is based.
  3. Evaluate the interaction of philosophy of history and sociology.
  4. They will be able to interpret the philosophy-based theoretical development of the field of sociology historically.
  5. Deepens knowledge in the field of philosophy.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionThe course provides a look at approaches on what history is and the humans? position within history. Topics include different understandings of history in the pre-classical and the classical (Greek and Roman) periods, the impact of Christianity, and Vico?s and Hegel?s philosophies of history. Besides these, history as an epistemological discipline is also philosophically problematized.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week What is history? Development of history thinking
2nd Week History in Ancient Greek Age
3rd Week History knowledge in Sumerians and Indians
4th Week Middle ages: Augustinus
5th Week Middle ages: İbn-i Haldun
6th Week Renaissance and enlightment age
7th Week ----------------------- MID TERM---------------------
8th Week Development idea: Kant ve Herder
9th Week 19th century German idealism: Fichte ve Schelling
10th Week Philosophy of history and Hegel
11th Week Historical materialism
12th Week Positivist history theory
13th Week Contemporary age history philosophy I
14th Week Contemporary age history philosophy II
Recommended or Required ReadingCollingwood.R.1996. Tarih tasarımı. (Çeviren K. Dinçer) Ankara: Gündoğan yayınları.
Özlem, D. 2012. Tarih Felsefesi. İstanbul: NotosAyınları.
Bıçak, A. 2004. Tarih Düşüncesi III: Tarih Felsefesinin Oluşumu. İstanbul: Dergah Yayınları.
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 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 14 4 56
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 16 16
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 4 3 12
Total Work Load150
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
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