| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| History of Thought and Basic Concepts | RTS109 | 1. Semester | 3 + 0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Prof. Dr. Fatma GÜRSES |
| Instructor(s) |
Fatma GÜRSES |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | It is to evaluate the change in the social structure from ancient times to the present. |
| Course Content | In this course, the first person and the idea of socialization; first civilizations (Egyptian, Sumerian, Indian, Chinese, Persian and Turkish thoughts), Ancient Greek thought (Heracliatos, Pythagoras, Sophism, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Skepticism); Medieval thought; New age philosophy; Utopics; Liberalism and its social effects; Twentieth century and present social thought is explained. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Defines the concept of socialization. - Explain the contribution of early civilizations to social thought. - Recognizes the ancient Greek thinkers. - Explains the medieval social thought. - Describes Enlightenment philosophy. - Explain the effect of the French revolution on social thought. - Defines different economic and social trends. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | First man and the concept of socialization | Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Course Hours Research |
| 2. Week | Human development and history of thought | Verbal Expression Research Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study |
| 3. Week | Early civilizations and social thought | Research Verbal Expression Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours |
| 4. Week | Ancient thought | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Verbal Expression Research |
| 5. Week | Roman thought | Verbal Expression Preparation, After Class Study Research Course Hours |
| 6. Week | Medieval thought | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Research Verbal Expression |
| 7. Week | Eastern thought | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Research Verbal Expression |
| 8. Week | Midterm | Course Hours Practice |
| 9. Week | New age and enlightenment philosophy | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Verbal Expression Research |
| 10. Week | Nation-state thought | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research Verbal Expression |
| 11. Week | French revolution and its effects on social structure | Verbal Expression Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research |
| 12. Week | The birth and development of liberalism | Preparation, After Class Study Research Course Hours Verbal Expression |
| 13. Week | General view of social thought in the 20th century | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Research Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours |
| 14. Week | Evaluation | Course Hours Research Verbal Expression Preparation, After Class Study |
| 15. Week | Fınal | Course Hours Practice |
| Orhan Hançerlioğlu, Düşünce Tarihi |
| Botter, Jean (2005). (Der.). Eski Yakın Doğu, Sümer'den Kutsal Kitap'a. Dost Kitabevi. Ankara. |
| Childe, Gordon. (1995). Tarihte Neler Oldu. Alan Yayıncılık. İstanbul. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 40,60 |
| PY2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 40,60 |
| PY3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 40,60 |
| PY4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 40,60 |
| PY5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 40,60 |
| PY6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 40,60 |
| PY7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 40,60 |
| PY8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 40,60 |
| PY9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 40,60 |
| PY10 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 40,60 |
| PY11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Homework 1 | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Homework 2 | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Quiz 1 | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Practice | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| Classroom Activities | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Total Workload | 51 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 2.0 | ||
