The purpose of this course is to inform the students about the definition, domain, concepts, questions, history and debates of ethics.
Course Content
This course contains; The Definition, Importance and Concepts of Ethics,Main Questions of Ethics,Main Approaches in the History of Ethics,Ethics in Ancient Era,Ethics in Islamic Philosophy,Hedonizm ve Epikürcülük,Applied Ethics: Medical Ethics % Environmental Ethics,Applied Ethics: Animal Rights,Applied Ethics: Political Ethics,Applied Ethics: Civil Disobedience,Kant’ın Ödev Etiği,Applied Ethics: Capital Punishment,Applied Ethics: Educational Ethics,Applied Ethics: Journalistic Ethics.
Course Learning Outcomes
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Explain about Ethics in Ancient Greek philoshopy
10, 16, 9
A
2. Explain about theories on Ethics in Islamic philosophy.
10, 16, 9
A
3. Discuss the issues on political ethics, medical ethics, environmental ethics, educational ethics and journalistic ethics.
10, 16, 9
A
4. Discuss the existent approaches on current ethical debates like abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, homosexuality and gay marriages.
Necessary reading material will be provided by the lecturer.
2
Main Questions of Ethics
Necessary reading material will be provided by the lecturer.
3
Main Approaches in the History of Ethics
Necessary reading material will be provided by the lecturer.
4
Ethics in Ancient Era
Necessary reading material will be provided by the lecturer.
5
Ethics in Islamic Philosophy
Necessary reading material will be provided by the lecturer.
6
Hedonizm ve Epikürcülük
Necessary reading material will be provided by the lecturer.
7
Applied Ethics: Medical Ethics % Environmental Ethics
Necessary reading material will be provided by the lecturer.
8
Applied Ethics: Animal Rights
Necessary reading material will be provided by the lecturer.
9
Applied Ethics: Political Ethics
Necessary reading material will be provided by the lecturer.
10
Applied Ethics: Civil Disobedience
Necessary reading material will be provided by the lecturer.
11
Kant’ın Ödev Etiği
Necessary reading material will be provided by the lecturer.
12
Applied Ethics: Capital Punishment
Necessary reading material will be provided by the lecturer.
13
Applied Ethics: Educational Ethics
Necessary reading material will be provided by the lecturer.
14
Applied Ethics: Journalistic Ethics
Necessary reading material will be provided by the lecturer.
Resources
Ahmet Arslan, "Felsefeye Giriş" (Introduction to Philosophy), Liberte Publications; Etik Kuramları, Der. ve Ed. Mehmet Türkeri, Antalya Lotus Yayınevi. 2019
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts and theoretical grounds related to the field.
2
Determines the facts related to New Media and Communication Systems and analyzes these facts with various dimensions.
3
Analyzes the needs of the media organizations and plans and applies strategies accordingly.
4
Plans new media projects and implements them.
5
Takes responsibility when necessary in the field related projects and proposes solutions to emerging problems.
6
Takes place as a member in a project-based teamwork; leads projects and plans events.
7
Observes the theoretical and factual problems with scientific methods related to new media and communication systems disciplines and sub-disciplines; analyzes the findings and presents them in scientific publications.
8
Has a high awareness towards lifelong learning. Follows the developments, innovations, opinions, methods and techniques regularly and uses them efficiently.
9
To be able to communicate orally and in writing in a foreign language at least at the B1 level of the European Language Portfolio.
10
Utilizes new communication technologies efficiently in professional and scientific works and follows the developments in new communication technologies regularly.
11
Plans social responsibility events and takes a role in implementation process.
12
Acts in accordance with ethical codes in professional and scientific works.
13
Uses tools related to new media and communications, efficiently.
14
Develops and implement new media projects specifically developed for media organizations.
15
Sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values.
16
Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary.
17
Uses Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works.
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
40
Rate of Final Exam to Success
60
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
14
3
42
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
40
40
General Exam
1
60
60
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
142
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(142/30)
5
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
ETHICS
YMİ3249980
Spring Semester
3+0
3
5
Course Program
Pazartesi 14:30-15:15
Pazartesi 15:30-16:15
Pazartesi 16:30-17:15
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Prof.Dr. Atila YAYLA
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assist.Prof. Doğa ÇÖL
Assistant(s)
Aim
The purpose of this course is to inform the students about the definition, domain, concepts, questions, history and debates of ethics.
Course Content
This course contains; The Definition, Importance and Concepts of Ethics,Main Questions of Ethics,Main Approaches in the History of Ethics,Ethics in Ancient Era,Ethics in Islamic Philosophy,Hedonizm ve Epikürcülük,Applied Ethics: Medical Ethics % Environmental Ethics,Applied Ethics: Animal Rights,Applied Ethics: Political Ethics,Applied Ethics: Civil Disobedience,Kant’ın Ödev Etiği,Applied Ethics: Capital Punishment,Applied Ethics: Educational Ethics,Applied Ethics: Journalistic Ethics.
Course Learning Outcomes
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Explain about Ethics in Ancient Greek philoshopy
10, 16, 9
A
2. Explain about theories on Ethics in Islamic philosophy.
10, 16, 9
A
3. Discuss the issues on political ethics, medical ethics, environmental ethics, educational ethics and journalistic ethics.
10, 16, 9
A
4. Discuss the existent approaches on current ethical debates like abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, homosexuality and gay marriages.
Necessary reading material will be provided by the lecturer.
2
Main Questions of Ethics
Necessary reading material will be provided by the lecturer.
3
Main Approaches in the History of Ethics
Necessary reading material will be provided by the lecturer.
4
Ethics in Ancient Era
Necessary reading material will be provided by the lecturer.
5
Ethics in Islamic Philosophy
Necessary reading material will be provided by the lecturer.
6
Hedonizm ve Epikürcülük
Necessary reading material will be provided by the lecturer.
7
Applied Ethics: Medical Ethics % Environmental Ethics
Necessary reading material will be provided by the lecturer.
8
Applied Ethics: Animal Rights
Necessary reading material will be provided by the lecturer.
9
Applied Ethics: Political Ethics
Necessary reading material will be provided by the lecturer.
10
Applied Ethics: Civil Disobedience
Necessary reading material will be provided by the lecturer.
11
Kant’ın Ödev Etiği
Necessary reading material will be provided by the lecturer.
12
Applied Ethics: Capital Punishment
Necessary reading material will be provided by the lecturer.
13
Applied Ethics: Educational Ethics
Necessary reading material will be provided by the lecturer.
14
Applied Ethics: Journalistic Ethics
Necessary reading material will be provided by the lecturer.
Resources
Ahmet Arslan, "Felsefeye Giriş" (Introduction to Philosophy), Liberte Publications; Etik Kuramları, Der. ve Ed. Mehmet Türkeri, Antalya Lotus Yayınevi. 2019
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts and theoretical grounds related to the field.
2
Determines the facts related to New Media and Communication Systems and analyzes these facts with various dimensions.
3
Analyzes the needs of the media organizations and plans and applies strategies accordingly.
4
Plans new media projects and implements them.
5
Takes responsibility when necessary in the field related projects and proposes solutions to emerging problems.
6
Takes place as a member in a project-based teamwork; leads projects and plans events.
7
Observes the theoretical and factual problems with scientific methods related to new media and communication systems disciplines and sub-disciplines; analyzes the findings and presents them in scientific publications.
8
Has a high awareness towards lifelong learning. Follows the developments, innovations, opinions, methods and techniques regularly and uses them efficiently.
9
To be able to communicate orally and in writing in a foreign language at least at the B1 level of the European Language Portfolio.
10
Utilizes new communication technologies efficiently in professional and scientific works and follows the developments in new communication technologies regularly.
11
Plans social responsibility events and takes a role in implementation process.
12
Acts in accordance with ethical codes in professional and scientific works.
13
Uses tools related to new media and communications, efficiently.
14
Develops and implement new media projects specifically developed for media organizations.
15
Sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values.
16
Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary.
17
Uses Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works.
