| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecological Ethics | EKO501 | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 8.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Turkish |
| Course Coordinator |
Assist. Prof. Dr. BEYZA HATIRNAZ |
| Instructor(s) |
BEYZA HATIRNAZ |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | Interpretation of the evolution of human-nature relations with the philosophy of ecological ethics |
| Course Content | Learning the framework of ecological ethics Interpretation of human-nature interaction in connection with sociological events Learning the evolution of the philosophy of ecological ethics Understanding the philosophy of deep ecology and interpretation of its ideas Understanding the philosophy of social ecology and interpreting its ideas Understanding the philosophy of ecofeminism and interpretation of its ideas |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Learning the framework of ecological ethics - Interpretation of human-nature interaction in connection with sociological events - Learning the evolution of the philosophy of ecological ethics - Understanding the philosophy of deep ecology and interpretation of its ideas - Understanding the philosophy of social ecology and interpretation of its ideas - Understanding the philosophy of ecofeminism and interpreting its ideas |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Basic concepts and general introduction | Visual Presentation Course Hours Verbal Expression Research |
| 2. Week | Introduction to environmental philosophy and the history of human-nature interaction | Course Hours Research Verbal Expression |
| 3. Week | Anthropocentric ethics - Strict Anthropocentrism | Research Verbal Expression Course Hours Other Activities |
| 4. Week | Anthropocentric ethics - Narrow and enlightened Anthropocentrism | Other Activities Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research |
| 5. Week | Life-centred ethics - Earth Ethics and Respect for Life Ethics | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research Other Activities |
| 6. Week | Life-centred ethics - Respect for Nature Ethics and Gaia Approach | Other Activities Visual Presentation Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Research |
| 7. Week | Life-centred ethics - Animal Rights Thought and Veganism | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research Other Activities Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 8. Week | Midterm Exam | Course Hours |
| 9. Week | Deep Ecology | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Research Course Hours Other Activities Preparation, After Class Study |
| 10. Week | Deep Ecology | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Research Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 11. Week | Social Ecology | Research Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities |
| 12. Week | Social Ecology | Other Activities Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research |
| 13. Week | Ecofeminism | Other Activities Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research |
| 14. Week | Ecofeminism | Research Other Activities Verbal Expression Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Visual Presentation |
| 15. Week | Final exam | Course Hours |
| Zeynep Özlem Üskül Engin, Ekolojik Kriz Etik ve Hukuk, 2017 |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60,40,60 |
| PY6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY9 | 4 | 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 | 2 | 28 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Research | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Verbal Expression | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Visual Presentation | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Practice | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Homework 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Quiz 1 | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Quiz 2 | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Final | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Practice | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Classroom Activities | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 204 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 8.0 | ||
