Course Information

Course Information
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
Instructors 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
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week Basic concepts and general introduction Course Hours Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Research
2. Week Introduction to environmental philosophy and the history of human-nature interaction Research Verbal Expression Course Hours
3. Week Anthropocentric ethics - Strict Anthropocentrism Other Activities Verbal Expression Research Course Hours
4. Week Anthropocentric ethics - Narrow and enlightened Anthropocentrism Research Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Course Hours
5. Week Life-centred ethics - Earth Ethics and Respect for Life Ethics Preparation, After Class Study Research Other Activities Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours
6. Week Life-centred ethics - Respect for Nature Ethics and Gaia Approach Preparation, After Class Study Research Other Activities Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Course Hours
7. Week Life-centred ethics - Animal Rights Thought and Veganism Preparation, After Class Study Research Course Hours Visual Presentation Other Activities Verbal Expression
8. Week Midterm Exam Course Hours
9. Week Deep Ecology Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Visual Presentation Research Course Hours Verbal Expression
10. Week Deep Ecology Preparation, After Class Study Research Other Activities Visual Presentation Course Hours Verbal Expression
11. Week Social Ecology Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Visual Presentation Research Verbal Expression Course Hours
12. Week Social Ecology Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research Other Activities Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
13. Week Ecofeminism Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Other Activities Course Hours Research
14. Week Ecofeminism Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Research Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
15. Week Final exam Course Hours
Recommended Sources
Zeynep Özlem Üskül Engin, Ekolojik Kriz Etik ve Hukuk, 2017
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
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
*DK = Course's Contrubution.
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
ECTS credits and course workload
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