COURSE UNIT TITLE

: PLATO

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
FEL 2133 PLATO ELECTIVE 3 0 0 4

Offered By

Philosophy

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR HAKAN ÇÖREKCIOĞLU

Offered to

Philosophy

Course Objective

The objective of this course is to discuss Plato s philosophy by reading his texts.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Comprehend the importance of Plato in history of philosophy
2   Explain the importance of Plato to other people
3   Criticize Plato s philosophical views
4   Realize the effect of Plato s philosophy on our Age
5   Compare Plato s philosophy with other perspectives in philosophy.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 The philosophical and historical background of the Plato's ideas
2 The philosophical and historical background of the Plato's ideas
3 What is the polis in ancient greek The nature of Plato's polis, development preiod and the constitution of kallipolis
4 The nature of Plato's polis, development preiod and the constitution of kallipolis
5 The Concept of justice Justice in polis, Justice in human The principle of specialization
6 The Concept of justice Justice in polis, Justice in human The principle of specialization
7 The Good of kallipolis.
8 Midterm exam
9 Slaves and Women in kallipolis
10 Slaves and Women in kallipolis
11 The differences of the dialogues called Politeia and Politikos Philosophy and architectonic knowledge
12 Seventh Letter The experience of Syracusai
13 Seventh Letter The experience of Syracusai
14 The possibility of Ideal polis
15 The possibility of Ideal polis
16 Finals Exam

Recomended or Required Reading

Plato. (2008). The Republic. Translated by G.M.A. Grube, Revised by C.D.C. Reeve. Hackett Publishing Company.

Plato. (2003). Symposium. Translated by Alexander Nehamas and Paul Woodruff. Hackett Publishing Company.

Plato. (2006). Phaedrus. Translated by Robin Waterfield. Oxford University Press.

Plato. (1997). Apology. Translated by G.M.A. Grube. Hackett Publishing Company.

Plato. (2008). The Trial and Death of Socrates. Translated by G.M.A. Grube, Revised by John M. Cooper. Hackett Publishing Company.

Plato. (2009). Timaeus and Critias. Translated by Robin Waterfield. Oxford University Press.

Plato. (1999). Theaetetus. Translated by M.J. Levett, Revised by Myles Burnyeat. Hackett Publishing Company.

Taylor, A. E. (2001). Plato: The Man and His Work. Dover Publications.

Fine, G. (2000). Plato 1: Metaphysics and Epistemology. Oxford University Press.

Kraut, R. (ed.). (1999). The Cambridge Companion to Plato. Cambridge University Press.

This bibliography encompasses some of Plato's major works, along with secondary literature providing context, analysis, and interpretation of his philosophy.

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


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

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)

petek.boyaci@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Thursday 13:30-14:30

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 13 3 39
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 13 3 39
Preparation for midterm exam 1 10 10
Preparation for final exam 1 12 12
Final 1 1,5 2
Midterm 1 1,5 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 104

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.145
LO.2454
LO.355545
LO.45445544
LO.543553