The aim of this course is to investigate certain fundamental problems of philosophy of language thoroughly throughout the history of philosophy using original texts of philosophers as source material.
An inquiry concerning the relation of language and being, with regard to human being, consciousness, nature, internal, external, physical, mental. Analyses of excerpts among texts from Pre-Socratics on to Wittgenstein and today, which are concerned with the connection of language and thought.
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Course Learning Outcomes
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Learning Outcomes Upon the completion of this course a student: |
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1) acquires detailed knowledge concerning fundamental problems of philosophy of language. |
1,2,3,4,10 |
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A,B,C,D,E |
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2) grasps the relation between thinking and language. |
1,2,3 |
1,2,3,4 |
A,B,C,D,E |
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3) grasps the limits of language. |
1,2,3 |
1,2,3,4 |
A,B,C,D,E |
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4) acquires knowledge concerning the structure, origin and usage of language. |
1,2 |
1,2,3,4 |
A,B,C,D,E |
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5) knows speech acts. |
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1,2,3,4 |
A,B,C,D,E |
Course Flow
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Introduction |
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Wittgenstein, L. Philosophical Investigations |
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Wittgenstein, L. Philosophical Investigations |
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John Searle, Speech Acts |
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John Searle, Speech Acts |
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John Searle, Speech Acts |
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John Langshaw Austin: How to Do Things With Words |
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MIDTERM |
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John Langshaw Austin: How to Do Things With Words |
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10 |
John Langshaw Austin: How to Do Things With Words |
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Putnam, H. (1975) "The Meaning of 'Meaning'" |
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Putnam, H. (1975) "The Meaning of 'Meaning'" |
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Chomsky, Noam. "Knowledge of Language: Its Nature, Origin, and Use” |
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Chomsky, Noam. "Knowledge of Language: Its Nature, Origin, and Use” |
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Chomsky, Noam. "Knowledge of Language: Its Nature, Origin, and Use” |
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FINAL EXAM |
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Recommended Sources
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Additional Resources |
Wittgenstein, L. (1958) Philosophical Investigations. Third edition. trans. G.E.M. Anscombe. New York:MacMillan Publishing Co. John Langshaw Austin: How to Do Things With Words. Cambridge (Mass.) 1962 - Paperback: Harvard University Press, 2nd edition, 2005 John Searle, Speech Acts, Cambridge University Press 1969. Putnam, H. (1975) "The Meaning of 'Meaning'". In Language, Mind and Knowledge. ed. K. Gunderson. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press Chomsky, Noam. "Knowledge of Language: Its Nature, Origin, and Use." Perspectives in the Philosophy of Language. (2000) ed. Robert Stainton. |
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IN-TERM STUDIES |
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Midterm |
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20 |
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Presentation |
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20 |
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Final examination |
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30 |
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Final Paper |
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30 |
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Total |
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100 |
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CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL PAPER TO OVERALL GRADE |
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30 |
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CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE |
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70 |
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Total |
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100 |
Course’s Contribution to Program
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COURSE’S CONTRIBUTION TO THE PROGRAM |
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acquires fundamental conceptual and methodological knowledge to use productively and creatively in academic studies. |
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improves a versatile critical and analytical approach, problem-solving, interpretative and argumentative skills in relation to advanced philosophical investigations. |
X |
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proves to be a philosopher with principles, who communicates effectively, is specifically successful in written and oral presentation, has proper capacities for teamwork and interdisciplinary studies, takes the initiative, has developed a sense of responsibility, and contributes original ideas to the field of philosophy. |
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applies life-long learning attitude to various ways of acquiring knowledge in order to maintain a professional and personal development. |
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develops a consciousness of professional and social ethics. |
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acquires the necessary skill of choosing and developing actual means and using computing technologies effectively for a philosophical study. |
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conducts an advanced study in history of philosophy which requires expertise, independently by using original texts. |
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applies philosophical knowledge to questions concerning contemporary, socio-cultural and political problematics. |
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considers universal values and concepts of philosophy as a basis for [furthering] philosophical studies in Turkey; and is able to develop an approach to study and analyze issues that might arise when conducting discussions concerning history of philosophy in the Turkish language. |
X |
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acquires the skill and background for making contributions to the field of history of philosophy, in national and international terms. |
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uses his/her philosophical knowledge to establish interactions at national and international level. |
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produces work of the quality of a contribution in national and international peer-reviewed journals in philosophy. |
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holds the necessary knowledge of classical languages and history of philosophy to conduct a philosophical study, particularly in history of philosophy. |
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ECTS
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ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION |
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Activities |
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Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16 x Total course hours) |
16 |
3 |
48 |
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Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) |
10 |
7 |
70 |
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Midterms |
1 |
22 |
22 |
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Presentation |
1 |
15 |
15 |
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Final examination |
1 |
20 |
20 |
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Final Paper |
1 |
25 |
25 |
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Total Work Load |
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200 |
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Total Work Load / 25 (h) |
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8 |
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ECTS Credit of the Course |
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8 |