Sociology
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

SOS104

Course Name:

Philosophical Approaches to Sociology

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Prof. Dr. ESRA KÖTEN

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr. BİLİNMİYOR BEKLER

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	To introduce the discipline of philosophy and to gain knowledge about basic concepts.
Course Content:	Basic concepts of philosophy, philosophy, knowledge, value, existence, etc. Fundamental problems of philosophy and philosophical approaches. Philosophy-existence relation, knowledge theory, value theory. The relationship between life and philosophy, the meaning of life.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Will be able to understand and use basic concepts of logic, epistemology, ethics, and political philosophy.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Acquire and sharpen critical reasoning and writing skills.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Will be able to develop skills necessary for the close reading and analysis of texts in the humanities and the social sciences.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to philosophy in general. Knowledge and types of knowledge	S.Hayri Bolay;Felsefeye Giriş,Akçağ yay.,1.basım,Ankara,2004.
2)	The philosophy of knowledge, the possibility, source, criteria of knowledge	S.Hayri Bolay;Felsefeye Giriş,Akçağ yay.,1.basım,Ankara,2004.
3)	Philosophy of science. The relationship of philosophy and philosophy.	S.Hayri Bolay;Felsefeye Giriş,Akçağ yay.,1.basım,Ankara,2004.
4)	Philosophy of existence: Those who say that the entity-metaphysical distinction is the substance of existence (Democritus, Hobbes, La Mettrie), being spiritual (Plato, Ibn Sina, Berkeley, Hegel)	S.Hayri Bolay;Felsefeye Giriş,Akçağ yay.,1.basım,Ankara,2004.
5)	Those who say that existence is neither substance nor spiritual (Aristotle, Descartes, Spinoza)	S.Hayri Bolay;Felsefeye Giriş,Akçağ yay.,1.basım,Ankara,2004.
6)	Moral philosophy: Types of values and values, moral philosophy, normative morality	S.Hayri Bolay;Felsefeye Giriş,Akçağ yay.,1.basım,Ankara,2004.
7)	Socrates, Plato and Aristotle ethics of happiness, Kant and homework	S.Hayri Bolay;Felsefeye Giriş,Akçağ yay.,1.basım,Ankara,2004.
8)	Midterm	S.Hayri Bolay;Felsefeye Giriş,Akçağ yay.,1.basım,Ankara,2004.
9)	Political Philosophy: The relationship between politics and philosophy, politics is necessary Anarchism and the state, Plato and the ideal state, the problems and concepts of political philosophy	S.Hayri Bolay;Felsefeye Giriş,Akçağ yay.,1.basım,Ankara,2004.
10)	Philosophy of Art, aesthetic attitude, aesthetic pleasure, philosophy of art-aesthetic difference, theories of art,	S.Hayri Bolay;Felsefeye Giriş,Akçağ yay.,1.basım,Ankara,2004.
11)	Philosophy of Religion, what is religion, differences between theology and the philosophy of religion, religious knowledge, god, opinions about the existence of god: theism, atheism, deism, pantheism	S.Hayri Bolay;Felsefeye Giriş,Akçağ yay.,1.basım,Ankara,2004.
12)	Evidence for the existence of God: ontological, cosmological, teleological evidence	S.Hayri Bolay;Felsefeye Giriş,Akçağ yay.,1.basım,Ankara,2004.
13)	Communication philosophy: Language and communication, communication problems, language and communication	S.Hayri Bolay;Felsefeye Giriş,Akçağ yay.,1.basım,Ankara,2004.
14)	Evaluation	S.Hayri Bolay;Felsefeye Giriş,Akçağ yay.,1.basım,Ankara,2004.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	S.Hayri Bolay;Felsefeye Giriş,Akçağ yay.,1.basım,Ankara,2004. A.Kadir Çüçen;Bilgi Felsefesi,Asa Yay.,1.Basım,Bursa,2001. Ahmet Arslan;Felsefeye Giriş,Vadi yay.,1.basım,Ankara,1991. A.Kadir Çüçen,Felsefeye Giriş,Asa yay.,2.basım,Bursa,2001.
References:	Ahmet Cevizci;Felsefe,sentez yay.,1.basım,Bursa,2007. Macit Gökberk; Felsefe Tarihi, Remzi Kitapevi, İstanbul,1990.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) Gains the ability to interpret social developments with the theoretical knowledge that is acquired and a critical perspective.
2) Has knowledge about other disciplines and is open to lifelong learning to be able to success interdisciplinary work.
3) Has the ability to observe social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of data collection, interpretation and announcement while conducting research in the field.
4) Graduates with a good knowledge of at least one foreign language and one foreign language at the entry level.
5) Gains a professional perspective with good observation ability and empathy.
6) Gains the ability to collect local, national and international data and conduct research in the field of social science.
7) Can make explanations to expert or non-expert audiences about their field or social issues, inform them and convey their thoughts, problems and solutions clearly in written and oral form.
8) Adopts various internship programs and applied studies.
9) Gains knowledge to work as a researcher, consultant or expert in the public or private sector.
10) Complies with the ethical rules accepted and encouraged by TÜBİTAK, YÖK and TÜBA and universal science within the context of research, and education.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Gains the ability to interpret social developments with the theoretical knowledge that is acquired and a critical perspective.	5
2)	Has knowledge about other disciplines and is open to lifelong learning to be able to success interdisciplinary work.	5
3)	Has the ability to observe social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of data collection, interpretation and announcement while conducting research in the field.
4)	Graduates with a good knowledge of at least one foreign language and one foreign language at the entry level.
5)	Gains a professional perspective with good observation ability and empathy.
6)	Gains the ability to collect local, national and international data and conduct research in the field of social science.
7)	Can make explanations to expert or non-expert audiences about their field or social issues, inform them and convey their thoughts, problems and solutions clearly in written and oral form.
8)	Adopts various internship programs and applied studies.
9)	Gains knowledge to work as a researcher, consultant or expert in the public or private sector.
10)	Complies with the ethical rules accepted and encouraged by TÜBİTAK, YÖK and TÜBA and universal science within the context of research, and education.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	144
Midterms	1	1
Final	1	1
Total Workload		188