Explain what thinking means and to teach how to think more correctly.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction to Critical Thinking,What is Being Human? What Does Thinking Mean?,Stages of Thinking, Methodology and Truth,Thinking With Sagacity: Knowing Your Place and Aiming At Truth,Types of Thinking: Deduction and Induction,Logical Mistakes,How Do We Decide? Two Deciding Systems: Fast and Dirty, and Slow and Wise,The Road to Sagacity Passes Through Second System,First System is Automatic Pilot,First System Loves Not the Truth But Narrative,First System Uses Heuristics When Deciding,How Do Our Characteristic Attributes Shape Decisions We Make?,Cognitive Biases.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Will be able to understand what critical thinking means.
10, 13, 16, 6, 9
A, E
1.1. Explain the importance of methodology and analysis in critical thinking.
10, 13, 16, 6, 9
A, E
1.2. Explain the importance of sagacity in critical thinking.
10, 13, 16, 6, 9
A, E
2. Will be able to explain logical mistakes.
10, 13, 16, 6, 9
A, E
2.1. Explain cognitive logical mistakes.
10, 13, 16, 6, 9
A, E
2.2. Explain structural logical mistakes.
10, 13, 16, 6, 9
A, E
2.3. Explain contextual logical mistakes.
10, 13, 16, 6, 9
A, E
3. Will be able to explain the process of making decision.
19, 9
A
3.1. Explain two decision-making systems and the interaction between them.
Thinking With Sagacity: Knowing Your Place and Aiming At Truth
Reading Relevant Lecture Notes
5
Types of Thinking: Deduction and Induction
Reading Relevant Lecture Notes
6
Logical Mistakes
Reading Relevant Lecture Notes
7
How Do We Decide? Two Deciding Systems: Fast and Dirty, and Slow and Wise
Reading Relevant Lecture Notes
8
The Road to Sagacity Passes Through Second System
Reading Relevant Lecture Notes
9
First System is Automatic Pilot
Reading Relevant Lecture Notes
10
First System Loves Not the Truth But Narrative
Reading Relevant Lecture Notes
11
First System Uses Heuristics When Deciding
Reading Relevant Lecture Notes
12
How Do Our Characteristic Attributes Shape Decisions We Make?
Reading Relevant Lecture Notes
13
Cognitive Biases
Reading Relevant Lecture Notes
Resources
-Critical Thinking Lecture Notes
- Daniel Kahneman, Hızlı ve Yavaş Düşünme, Varlık Yayınları, 2015.
- Jonah Lehrer, Karar Anı, Boğaziçi Üniversitesi Yayınevi, 2014.
- Nassim Nicholas Taleb, Siyah Kuğu, Varlık Yayınları, 2011.
- Nurettin Topçu, Mantık, Dergah Yayınları, 2014.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Defines the theoretical issues in the field of HRM.
X
2
Describes the necessary quantitative and statistical methods in the field of HRM.
X
3
Uses at least one computer program in the field of HRM.
4
Sustains proficiency in a foreign language required in HRM.
5
Prepares HR projects and leads teams.
X
6
Constantly updates himself / herself by following developments in science and technology with an understanding of the importance of lifelong learning through critically evaluating the knowledge and skills that s/he has got.
X
7
Uses theoretical and practical expertise in the field of HRM.
X
8
Follows up-to-date technology using a foreign language at least A1 level, holds verbal / written communication skills.
9
Adopts organizational / institutional and social ethical values.
X
10
Within the framework of community involvement, adopts social responsibility principles and takes initiative when necessary.
X
11
Uses and analyses basic facts and data in various disciplines (economics, finance, sociology, law, business) in order to conduct interdisciplinary studies.
X
12
Have the necessary skills to ascertain person-job fit and person-organization fit.
X
13
Have enough knowledge to put forward some ideas in all business functions and have aptitude to collaborate with other departments.
X
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
50
Rate of Final Exam to Success
50
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
14
2
28
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
1
10
10
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
16
16
General Exam
1
16
16
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
70
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(70/30)
2
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
CRITICAL THINKING
-
Fall Semester
2+0
2
2
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s)
Aim
Explain what thinking means and to teach how to think more correctly.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction to Critical Thinking,What is Being Human? What Does Thinking Mean?,Stages of Thinking, Methodology and Truth,Thinking With Sagacity: Knowing Your Place and Aiming At Truth,Types of Thinking: Deduction and Induction,Logical Mistakes,How Do We Decide? Two Deciding Systems: Fast and Dirty, and Slow and Wise,The Road to Sagacity Passes Through Second System,First System is Automatic Pilot,First System Loves Not the Truth But Narrative,First System Uses Heuristics When Deciding,How Do Our Characteristic Attributes Shape Decisions We Make?,Cognitive Biases.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Will be able to understand what critical thinking means.
10, 13, 16, 6, 9
A, E
1.1. Explain the importance of methodology and analysis in critical thinking.
10, 13, 16, 6, 9
A, E
1.2. Explain the importance of sagacity in critical thinking.
10, 13, 16, 6, 9
A, E
2. Will be able to explain logical mistakes.
10, 13, 16, 6, 9
A, E
2.1. Explain cognitive logical mistakes.
10, 13, 16, 6, 9
A, E
2.2. Explain structural logical mistakes.
10, 13, 16, 6, 9
A, E
2.3. Explain contextual logical mistakes.
10, 13, 16, 6, 9
A, E
3. Will be able to explain the process of making decision.
19, 9
A
3.1. Explain two decision-making systems and the interaction between them.
Thinking With Sagacity: Knowing Your Place and Aiming At Truth
Reading Relevant Lecture Notes
5
Types of Thinking: Deduction and Induction
Reading Relevant Lecture Notes
6
Logical Mistakes
Reading Relevant Lecture Notes
7
How Do We Decide? Two Deciding Systems: Fast and Dirty, and Slow and Wise
Reading Relevant Lecture Notes
8
The Road to Sagacity Passes Through Second System
Reading Relevant Lecture Notes
9
First System is Automatic Pilot
Reading Relevant Lecture Notes
10
First System Loves Not the Truth But Narrative
Reading Relevant Lecture Notes
11
First System Uses Heuristics When Deciding
Reading Relevant Lecture Notes
12
How Do Our Characteristic Attributes Shape Decisions We Make?
Reading Relevant Lecture Notes
13
Cognitive Biases
Reading Relevant Lecture Notes
Resources
-Critical Thinking Lecture Notes
- Daniel Kahneman, Hızlı ve Yavaş Düşünme, Varlık Yayınları, 2015.
- Jonah Lehrer, Karar Anı, Boğaziçi Üniversitesi Yayınevi, 2014.
- Nassim Nicholas Taleb, Siyah Kuğu, Varlık Yayınları, 2011.
- Nurettin Topçu, Mantık, Dergah Yayınları, 2014.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Defines the theoretical issues in the field of HRM.
X
2
Describes the necessary quantitative and statistical methods in the field of HRM.
X
3
Uses at least one computer program in the field of HRM.
4
Sustains proficiency in a foreign language required in HRM.
5
Prepares HR projects and leads teams.
X
6
Constantly updates himself / herself by following developments in science and technology with an understanding of the importance of lifelong learning through critically evaluating the knowledge and skills that s/he has got.
X
7
Uses theoretical and practical expertise in the field of HRM.
X
8
Follows up-to-date technology using a foreign language at least A1 level, holds verbal / written communication skills.
9
Adopts organizational / institutional and social ethical values.
X
10
Within the framework of community involvement, adopts social responsibility principles and takes initiative when necessary.
X
11
Uses and analyses basic facts and data in various disciplines (economics, finance, sociology, law, business) in order to conduct interdisciplinary studies.
X
12
Have the necessary skills to ascertain person-job fit and person-organization fit.
X
13
Have enough knowledge to put forward some ideas in all business functions and have aptitude to collaborate with other departments.
