| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| critical thinking | PSİ107 | 1. Semester | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Formal Education |
| Course Coordinator |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aysun AYDIN |
| Instructors |
Aysun AYDIN |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | The aim of this course is to analyze and apply the methods of philosophical investigation, true reasoning and argumentation and also acquire a philosophical attitude for our way of life. |
| Course Content | To discuss the main concepts and problems of critical thinking |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Identifies right and wrong ways of reasoning. - Explains the methods of producing arguments, making correct claims and making logical decision. - Discusses conceptual analysis of the complexity of language and life and its correct methods. - Explains the basic concepts of critical perspective. - Discusses the methodological applications of critical thinking in different fields. - Discusses the relationship between critical thinking and ethics. - Discusses critical thinking and its psychological and sociological effects. - Discusses the relationship between critical thinking and mass media. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Other Activities |
| 2. Week | Basic definition of critical thinking | Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Course Hours |
| 3. Week | The concepts of comparing, generalizing, reasoning | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Other Activities |
| 4. Week | The levels and parts of thinking | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Other Activities |
| 5. Week | Scientific reasoning and false reasoning | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Other Activities |
| 6. Week | Types of reasoning, to act and making decision | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Other Activities |
| 7. Week | Cause-effect, belief and fact | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Other Activities |
| 8. Week | Midterm | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 9. Week | Egocentric thinking | Other Activities Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours |
| 10. Week | Sociocentric thinking | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Other Activities |
| 11. Week | Explaining, valuing, justifying | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Other Activities |
| 12. Week | Ethics and critical thinking | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Other Activities |
| 13. Week | Mass media and critical thinking | Course Hours Other Activities Preparation, After Class Study |
| 14. Week | Language, meaning and creative thinking | Course Hours Other Activities Preparation, After Class Study |
| Critical Thinking |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 | DK8 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY11 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY14 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Practice | 5 | 6 | 30 |
| Practice End-Of-Term | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| Total Workload | 102 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 4.0 | ||
