PCS622 - INTEGRAL STUDIES
| Course Name | Code | Semester | Theory (hours/week) |
Application (hours/week) |
Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTEGRAL STUDIES | PCS622 | 2nd Semester | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Prequisites | ||||||
| Course language | English | |||||
| Course type | Elective | |||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-Face | |||||
| Learning and teaching strategies | Lecture Discussion Question and Answer Preparing and/or Presenting Reports Brain Storming Other: Searching library and internet sources, using audio-visual media sources | |||||
| Instructor (s) | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murat ErdoÄŸan | |||||
| Course objective | This class is an introduction to the foundations of Integral Theory, which is to integrate the knowledge base of a particular field based on the notion that differing opinions are often true, but partial versions of actual reality. Various schools of thought in a particular subject, then, are seen as unique but partial contributors to a more realistic or Integral whole. | |||||
| Learning outcomes |
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| Course Content | This class will be an in depth of examination of each of the five elements of the Integral Model (Quadrants, Levels, Lines, States, and Types). Interrelationships, and their potential applications across a range of specific disciplines, including Integral psychology, Integral education, Integral ecology , Integral art, and Integral spirituality will be explored. | |||||
| References | Wilbur, Ken. A Brief History of Everything. 2007. ISBN-10: 1590304500 Edwards, Andres R., Orr, David W. (Authors). The Sustainability Revolution: Portrait of a Paradigm Shift. 2005. ISBN 10: 0865715319 | |||||
Course outline weekly
| Weeks | Topics |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Fundamentals of Psychology: Principles and Practices |
| Week 2 | Living Systems and Creative Potential |
| Week 3 | Transformative Leadership |
| Week 4 | Right Livelihood and Service |
| Week 5 | Social Psychology and Social Transformation |
| Week 6 | World Spirituality: Evolving Paths, Universal Principles |
| Week 7 | Midterm Exam |
| Week 8 | Integral Life Practice |
| Week 9 | Effective Communication |
| Week 10 | Consciousness and Sustainability |
| Week 11 | Quantum Approaches to Consciousness |
| Week 12 | Psychosynthesis: Psychology and Spirituality |
| Week 13 | Conflict Transformation: Reconciliation and Renewal |
| Week 14 | Presentation |
| Week 15 | Preparation to final exam |
| Week 16 | Final Exam |
Assesment methods
| Course activities | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 14 | 20 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 |
| Assignments | 1 | 10 |
| Presentation | 1 | 10 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 1 | 10 |
| Final exam | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes | 17 | 50 |
| Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION
| Activities | Number | Duration (hour) | Total Work Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (x14) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect) | 13 | 5 | 65 |
| Presentation / Seminar Preparation | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework assignment | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Midterms (Study duration) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam (Study duration) | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload | 31 | 51 | 150 |
Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
| D.9. Key Learning Outcomes | Contrubition level* | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1. To know the fundamental concepts in peace and conflict studies within the associated social sciences and relate these concepts together. | X | ||||
| 2. To know the quantitative and qualitative research methods and skills necessary for analyzing theories for the purpose of contributing towards non-violent solutions to violent conflict. | X | ||||
| 3. To develop the ability to map individual conflicts with precision, and apply the appropriate strategic peacebuilding processes. | X | ||||
| 4. To develop the ability to design peace initiatives and present in writing, as a report, and verbally, the knowledge acquired through critical analysis. | X | ||||
| 5. To acquire the practical skills necessary to guide conflict resolution, reconciliation, and reconstruction processes within the framework of human rights and social justice. | X | ||||
| 6. To develop the psychological ability to keep an open-minded attitude towards new ideas and developments. | X | ||||
| 7. To relate the knowledge gained through education to the cultural and historical characteristics of society. | X | ||||
| 8. To gain life-long learning and critical-thinking skills. | X | ||||
| 9. To specialize in some of the sub-disciplines of peace and conflict studies, and to gain interdisciplinary analytical skills by making connections between those sub-disciplines and other social sciences. | X | ||||
| 10. To maintain social and ethical standards when collecting, interpreting, and disseminating information, and in the application of peace and social justice processes. | X | ||||
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest