Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Itroduction to Philosophy SHO103 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Tuğba TORUN
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. Tuğba TORUN (Güz)
Goals The aim of this course is to teach students the basic concepts of philosophical knowledge and provide looking them to contemporary society with philosophical concepts.
Course Content What is philosophy?, Epistemology, Philosophy of science, Ontology, Philosophy of ethics, Philosophy of politics Philosophy of religion
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Explain the difference between philosophy and other fields of knowledge.
2 Interpret the modern philosophical discussions.
3 Look themselves and contemporary world in philosophical concepts.
4 Develop a point of view as a member of a profession.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week What is philosophy?
2. Week Epistemology
3. Week Epistemology
4. Week Philosophy of science
5. Week Ontology
6. Week Philosophy of ethics
7. Week Philosophy of ethics
8. Week midterm exam
9. Week Philosophy of politics
10. Week Philosophy of religion
11. Week Philosophy of art
12. Week Philosophy of education
13. Week Philosophy of work ethics
14. Week General review
*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 Identify as a professional social worker and conduct oneself accordingly
2 Apply social work ethical principles to guide professional practice
3 Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgment
4 Engage diversity and difference in practice
4 Advance human rights and social and economic justice
7 Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment
11 Following and assessing theoretical and practice debate in the area of society and world related to field of social work
12 Using theoritical framework, approach and model guiding social work practice at every level of social work intervention
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY1 1 1 1 1
PY2 3 3 3 3
PY3 3 3 3 3
PY4 1 1 1 1
PY4 2 2 2 2
PY7 2 2 2 2
PY11 2 2 2 2
PY12 1 1 1 1
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Doç. Dr. Tuğba TORUN Vize 40.00
Doç. Dr. Tuğba TORUN Final 60.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 2 28
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 7 2 14
Research 4 3 12
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1.5 1.5
Homework 1 15 15
Final 1 1.5 1.5
Total Workload 72
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0