Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
History of Thought and Basic Concepts RTS109 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 3 + 0 2.0 2.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Fatma GÜRSES
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Nurgül SOYDAŞ (Güz)
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
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Defines the concept of socialization.
2 Explain the contribution of early civilizations to social thought.
3 Recognizes the ancient Greek thinkers.
4 Explains the medieval social thought.
5 Describes Enlightenment philosophy.
6 Explain the effect of the French revolution on social thought.
7 Defines different economic and social trends.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week First man and the concept of socialization Class Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research Verbal Expression
2. Week Human development and history of thought Class Hours Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Research
3. Week Early civilizations and social thought Class Hours Research Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression
4. Week Ancient thought Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours Research Verbal Expression
5. Week Roman thought Class Hours Research Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression
6. Week Medieval thought Verbal Expression Preparation, After Class Study Research Class Hours
7. Week Eastern thought Verbal Expression Class Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research
8. Week Midterm Class Hours Practice
9. Week New age and enlightenment philosophy Class Hours Research Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression
10. Week Nation-state thought Research Class Hours Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression
11. Week French revolution and its effects on social structure Class Hours Research Verbal Expression Preparation, After Class Study
12. Week The birth and development of liberalism Class Hours Research Verbal Expression Preparation, After Class Study
13. Week General view of social thought in the 20th century Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Research Class Hours
14. Week Evaluation Research Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Class Hours
15. Week Fınal Class Hours Practice
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Students will be able to define the concepts related to cinema and television sectors.
2 Students will be able to discuss the reflections of this information in the fields of application by dominating both basic and new theoretical orientations and concepts in cinema and television fields.
3 Students will be able to comprehends the historical processes of cinema, television, media and communication fields and compares them with today's sectoral trends.
4 Students will be able to have knowledge about the structure and working principle of the technical materials used in the field, follow the current material developed in line with the new orientations and apply this knowledge by reflecting on their own studies.
5 Students will be able to work in the field of cinema and television, they develop appropriate solutions by calculating possible problems.
6 Students will be able to combine the theoretical knowledge related by the cinema and television sectors with the practical methods.
7 Students will be able to develop collaborative work by linking cinema and television fields with other arranged disciplines.
8 Students will be able to questioning the innovations they pursue, they discover their own directions of cinema and television.
9 Students will be able to provide the opportunity to use and share knowledge, skills effectively by participating in national and international film screenings, festivals, contests and similar organizations.
10 Students will be able to recognize the ethical values in cinema and television fields and applies them in the working environment.
11 Students will be able to organize that bring together individuals working in the field of cinema and television organizations and arrange an environment of reflection and discussion.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7
PY1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY5 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY6 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY8 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY9 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY10 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • 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.
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Nurgül SOYDAŞ Vize 40.00
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Nurgül SOYDAŞ Final 60.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
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
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 2.0