Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Philosophy of Language FLS404 8. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 6.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Type
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator
Instructors MUHAMMET ÖZDEMİR
Assistants
Goals To understand the main ideas and philosophers of the philosophy of language
Course Content Locke, Saussure, Wittgenstein, Russell, Quine, Davidson, Austin, Searle, Heidegger, Derrida
Learning Outcomes - To know the area of philosophy of language
- To learn the main problems of philosophy of language
- To learn the ideas of philosophers in this area
- To compare ideas of philosophers
- To understand the place of philosophy of language
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week Introduction
2. Week Locke’s theory of knowledge
3. Week Wittgenstein and Tractatus
4. Week Wittgenstein and Philosophical Investigations
5. Week Saussure language and sign
6. Week Saussure
7. Week Humbolt language and culture
8. Week Midterm
9. Week Heidegger
10. Week Derrida
11. Week Quine
12. Week Davidson
13. Week Searle
14. Week General Evalution
15. Week Final
Recommended Sources
Gülben Salman (ed.) Klasik Alman Dil Felsefesi Metinleri, Phoenix Yayınevi, Çev. Gürsel Aytaç, Ankara, 2011.
Ludwig Wittgenstein, Erken Döneminde Dilin Sınırları ve Felsefesi, Ankara, 2009.
Altuğ, Taylan (2004), Modern Felsefede Metafiziğin Elenmesi, İstanbul: Etik Yay.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 Measurement Method
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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)
Midterm 1 1 3 3
Homework 1 1 40 40
Final 1 3 3
Practice 15 6 90
Classroom Activities 14 3 42
Total Workload 178
ECTS Credit of the Course 6.0