Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Aesthetics I TİY211 Turkish Compulsory 3. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Oral presentation and discusssion that are supported by written and visual sources.
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi İbrahim Soner ÖZDEMİR
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi İbrahim Soner ÖZDEMİR (Güz)
Goals To familiarize students with the basic concepts and problems of aesthetics, and to discuss the importance of beauty, aesthetic experience, and art in human life.
Course Content An introduction to fundamental issues and concepts of aesthetics. Main ideas about beauty, aesthetic experience, and art in different aesthetic traditions are examined.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 To be capable of defining narrow and broader senses of beauty.
2 To be capable of explaining the difference between superficial and deep aesthetic appreciation.
3 To be capable of characterizing different conceptions of beauty.
4 To be capable of characterizing different types of aesthetic experience.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to the Course Class Hours (14 weeks)
2. Week Defining Aesthetics; Superficial and Deep Aesthetic Appreciation Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study
3. Week Classical Conception of Beauty Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study
4. Week Classical Conception of Beauty Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study
5. Week Modern Conception of Beauty: Aesthetic Attitude and Disinterestedness Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study
6. Week Modern Conception of Beauty: Aesthetic Attitude and Disinterestedness Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours (14 weeks)
7. Week Beauty of Atmospheres Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study
8. Week MID-TERM EXAM Class Hours (14 weeks)
9. Week Aesthetic Experience: Empathy. Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours (14 weeks)
10. Week Aesthetic Experience: Catharsis Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study
11. Week Aesthetic Experience: Sublime Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study
12. Week Aesthetic Experience: Disgust Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study
13. Week Aesthetic Experience and Evolution Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study
14. Week General Overview of the Course Class Hours (14 weeks)
*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 Has the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the methods of theatre and drama criticism, as well as dramaturgy.
2 Having the knowledge related to the theories, history, culture and aesthetics of theatre, internalises the theoretical and practical transformations in the field over time and attains the skill of evaluating these comparatively.
3 Has the theoretical knowledge of the elements, methods and techniques of the art of drama and attains the skill of integrating these with practice.
4 Has the knowledge of artistic and academic research methods and ethics that is related to art in general and theatre in particular.
5 Has the knowledge of the sub disciplines in the field of theatre (acting, directing, dramatic writing, stage design, dramaturgy) and relates these sub disciplines with each other.
6 Has the skill of analytic interpretation, which provides him/her working on a dramatic text towards staging creatively and critically with the director and other partners.
7 Puts forward innovative and original works by turning the knowledge on the art of drama that s/he learns into creative thought.
8 Has the knowledge and aesthetic sensibility, which provide him/her working alone or with his/her colleagues in a concordant and productive manner within project production processes that are related to the art of drama.
9 Has the communicative skill of transmitting subjects and works that are related to the art of drama to not only his colleagues but also to other members of society in an active and correct manner, as well as the analytical power of evaluating the results of this.
10 Following the contemporary developments in the field of performing arts in Turkey and abroad, has the knowledge concerning national and international values.
11 Improves his/her skills in critical and creative thinking, as well as expressing his/her thoughts in oral, embodied and written forms.
12 Has the knowledge of theatre’s connections with other arts (literature, cinema, opera, music, dance, painting, sculpture, etc.), as well as social sciences (philosophy, anthropology, sociology, aesthetics, art history, political sciencee, etc.) and makes research and production in his/her own field by using this interdisciplinary viewpoint.
13 Uses the up-to-date information and communication technologies that are required in the art of drama.
14 Improves the skill of connecting with the social, economical, political and especially cultural heritage of the history of civilisations and spends effort to make these values prevalent within the social environment s/he lives through projects and activities that s/he would prepare.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY1 0 0 0 0
PY2 2 2 2 2
PY3 0 0 0 0
PY4 4 4 4 4
PY5 0 0 0 0
PY6 2 2 2 2
PY7 0 0 0 0
PY8 2 2 2 2
PY9 2 2 2 2
PY10 1 1 1 1
PY11 3 3 3 3
PY12 4 4 4 4
PY13 0 0 0 0
PY14 3 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Burke, E., Yüce ve Güzel Kavramlarımızın Kaynağı Hakkında Felsefi Bir Soruşturma, çev. Barış Gümüşbaş, BilgeSu Yayıncılık, Ankara: 2008.
  • Carrol, N., Sanat Felsefesi - Çağdaş Bir Giriş, çev. Güliz Korkmaz Tirkeş, Ütopya Yayınevi, İstanbul: 2012.
  • Eco, U., Güzelliğin Tarihi, çev. Ali Cevat Akkoyunlu, Doğan Kitap, İstanbul: 2006.
  • Townsend, D., Estetiğe Giriş, çev. Sabri Büyükdüvenci, İmge Kitabevi, Ankara: 2002.
  • Dutton, D., Sanat İçgüdüsü, çev. Murat Turan, Ayrıntı Yayınları, İstanbul: 2017.
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi İbrahim Soner ÖZDEMİR Vize 45.00
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi İbrahim Soner ÖZDEMİR Final 55.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours (14 weeks) 14 2 28
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 2 28
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 6 6
Homework 1 1 7 7
Final 1 7.5 7.5
Total Workload 76.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0