FEL681 - PHILOSOPHICAL PROBLEMS IN WORKS of ART

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
PHILOSOPHICAL PROBLEMS IN WORKS of ART FEL681 1st Semester 3 0 3 7
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
 
Instructor (s)Assoc.Prof. Dr. Hülya YetiÅŸken 
Course objectiveThe main objective of this course is to investigate the philosophical foundations of the works of art and to study the philosophical problems related to Philosophical Anthropology, Ethics and Philosophy of Value represented in the works of art. 
Learning outcomes
  1. By the end of this course, the students will be able to; - Discuss and evaluate philosophical problems represented in works of art. - See and discuss the philosophical foundations of ethical value problems on these works. - Compare and evaluate the value of different possibilities of experiences and actions in works of literature and in real life. - Make right evaluations about the ethical value problems represented in works of literature
  2. - Evaluate the universal and social effects of the consciousness of the value of being human from the philosophical point of view. - Use the philosophical value knowledge gained from this course on giving decisions in each real situation in life.
Course ContentIn this course the philosophical foundations of works of art and the philosophical problems related to Philosophical Anthropology, Ethics and Philosophy of Value represented in the works listed below are studied from the standpoint of philosophy. 
References1- B.Karasu, Uzun Sürmüş Bir Günün AkÅŸamı 2- Hermann Hesse, Siddhartha, 3- I. Bachmann, Otuz YaÅŸ-Öyküler, 4- A. Camus, Düşüş, 5- B.Brecht Sezuan?ın Ä°yi Ä°nsanı. 6- Kuçuradi, I., Çağın Olayları Arasında, Türkiye Felsefe Kurumu Yayınları, Ankara, 2009. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Three different modes of evaluation of works of art will be covered comprehensively with examples.
Week 2Evaluation of Works of art as a cognitive activity and its main steps will be covered.
Week 3Post-Modern Works of art and Post-modern point of view will be evaluated with examples from the philosophical viewpoint..
Week 4The universal dimension of philosophical foundation of artworks will be covered comprehensively related to contemporary examples. comprehensively related to contemporary examples.
Week 5Main possibilities of experiences and actions related to philosophical problems faced in Uzun Sürmüş Bir Günün Akşamı of B. Karasu will be distinguished and discussed. comprehensively..
Week 6The social and universal dimensions of ethical value problems in Uzun Sürmüş Bir Günün Akşamı will be comprehensively evaluated related to contemporary examples..
Week 7Main possibilities of experiences and actions related to philosophical problems faced in Siddharta of H.Hesse will be distinguished and discussed comprehensively.
Week 8The social and universal dimension of ethical value problems in Siddartha will be comprehensively evaluated related to contemporary examples.
Week 9Main possibilities of experiences and actions related to philosophical problems faced in Otuz Yaş- Oyküler of I. Bachmann will be distinguished and discussed comprehensively.
Week 10The social and universal dimensions of ethical value problems in Otuz Yaş- Oyküler will be comprehensively evaluated related to contemporary examples.
Week 11Midterm exam
Week 12Main possibilities of experiences and actions related to philosophical problems faced in Düşüş of A. Camus will be distinguished and discussed comprehensively.
Week 13The social and universal dimension of ethical value problems in Düşüş will be comprehensively evaluated related to contemporary examples.
Week 14Main possibilities of experiences and actions related to philosophical problems faced in Sezuan?ın İyi İnsanı of B. Brecht will be distinguished and discussed comprehensively.
Week 15Preparation for final exam
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments110
Presentation110
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms130
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes150
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)12672
Presentation / Seminar Preparation188
Project000
Homework assignment14040
Midterms (Study duration)188
Final Exam (Study duration) 14040
Total Workload30105210

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Has enough knowledge about disciplines and history of philosophy.    X
2. Has awareness of the universal and social effects of the education of philosophy X   
3. Has knowledge about contemporary philosophical subjects and cultural problems of his/her age X   
4. Determines, defines, discusses and solves philosophical problems X   
5. Uses philosophical texts effectively in Turkish and English   X 
6. Has the skills of reviewing literature, reading, writing and interpreting texts X   
7. Has the skills of reading interdisciplinary texts and analyzing themX    
8. Communicates effectively in verbal and written TurkishX    
9. Has the skills of critical thinking and interrogating X   
10. Evaluates his/her knowledge and skills in philosophy when dealing with current eventsX    
11. Forms a habit of following the developments in philosophy, art, science and technology with the awareness of life-long learning  X  
12. Works effectively in a team environment as well as independentlyX    
13. Finds appropriate ways of conceptualization for exposing cultural, social, ethical, aesthetical and political problems  X  
14. Develops responsibility by pursuing ethical valuesX    
15. Makes contribution to philosophical literature   X 

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest