COURSE UNIT TITLE

: HERMENEUTICS

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
FEL 4132 HERMENEUTICS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 4

Offered By

Philosophy

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR METIN BAL

Offered to

Philosophy

Course Objective

The objective of this course is to investigate hermeneutic approach which is used in philosophy and human sciences.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   At the end of this course, the student will be able to comprehend the basic concepts and problems of hermeneutics
2   Know different approaches in hermeneutics
3   Analyze different approaches in hermeneutics
4   Know the difference between hermeneutics and other approaches in philosophy
5   Apply method of hermeneutics in his/her field of interest.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Basic concepts of hermeneutics
2 Basic questions of hermeneutics
3 Basic problems of hermeneutics
4 Hermeneutics and human sciences
5 Hermeneutics and human sciences
6 Hermeneutic approach in Heidegger
7 Hermeneutic approach in Heidegger
8 Midterm exam
9 Gadamer and philosophical hermeneutics
10 Gadamer and philosophical hermeneutics
11 Habermas: hermeneutics and practical sciences
12 Habermas: hermeneutics and practical sciences
13 Hermeneutic approach in Ricouer
14 Hermeneutic approach in Ricouer
15 A general evaluation of the lecture
16 Final EXAMS

Recomended or Required Reading

W. Dilthey, "Hermeneutik ve Tin Bilimleri", Paradigma Yay.
M. Heidegger, "Varlık ve Zaman", Idea Yay.
P. Ricoeur, "Zaman ve Anlatı", YKY.
P. Ricoeur, "Yorum Teorisi", Paradigma Yay.
Derleme, "Retorik, Hermeneutik ve Sosyal Bilimler", Paradigma Yay.
Derleme, "Hermeneutik ve Hümaniter Disiplinler", Paradigma Yay.
Derleme, "Hermeneutik Üzerine Yazılar", Bilim Sanat Yay.
G. Bruns, "Antik Hermenötik", YeniZamanlar Yay.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecture
2. Discussion
3. Question-Answer

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 FIN FINAL EXAM
3 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.40 + FIN * 0.60
4 RST RESIT
5 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.40 + RST * 0.60


*** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

LO 1-5:The student s performance will be evaluated by the questions that will be asked in midterm and final exams.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

1. %70 attendance is required.
2. The participation in midterm and final exams will be considered in grading.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

To be announced.

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 13 3 39
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 13 2 26
Preparation for midterm exam 1 12 12
Preparation for final exam 1 14 14
Preparing presentations 1 5 5
Final 1 2 2
Midterm 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 100

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13PO.14PO.15
LO.155
LO.25343
LO.3455444
LO.4455
LO.55555