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Code |
Course Name |
Course |
Practicum |
Lab |
Local Credit |
ECTS |
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Political Developments and Social Movements in the 20th Century |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
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Philosophy of Science |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
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Contemporary Society and Communication |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
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Environment and Ecology |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
||
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Principles and Institutions of Democratic Culture |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
||
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Philosophy of Education |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
||
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Economic Policies and Practices |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
||
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Introduction to Philosophy |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
||
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Human Rights |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
||
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Istanbul: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
||
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Cultural Studies and Identity |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
||
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Modernity and the Consumer Society |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
||
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The Social Structure of the Ottoman Empire |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
||
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Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
||
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Political Ideologies: Theory and History |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
||
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Political Philosophy |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
||
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Sociology |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
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History and Cinema |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
||
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Women in Social Transformation Processes |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
||
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Social Structures and Historical Transformations |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
||
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History of Civilization |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
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ITB3360 |
Art History |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
|
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ITB2020 |
History of Science |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
|
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ITB4930 |
History of Architecture |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
|
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ITB4040 |
Volunteer Work |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | |
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ITB1680 |
Introduction to Choral Music |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
|
Course Contents
ITB3040 – Political Developments and Social Movements in the 20th Century
- This course examines political developments and social movements in the world and in Turkey during the 20th century. It introduces concepts such as imperialism, capitalism, fascism, nationalism, and feminism. In general, the course covers World War I, postwar mass culture, the 1929 Great Depression, the rise of fascism in Europe, World War II, independence movements in colonized countries, the Cold War, modernization and identity issues, the Middle East and its problems, new conservatism in the 21st century, globalization, and environmental issues.
ITB2030 – Philosophy of Science
- This course aims to develop an understanding of science as a cultural form and intellectual activity, to introduce the main problems of the philosophy of science and attempts to resolve them, and to encourage students to approach these problems with a critical and inquisitive eye.
ITB3210 – Contemporary Society and Communication
- Communication is one of the most important conditions of social life and cultural formations. Beyond mass communication, communication—as the sharing of emotions and thoughts at the level of meaning—is as old as human cultural history itself. The purpose of this course is to provide students with fundamental knowledge about communication and to discuss the phenomenon of communication in contemporary society from all angles. Within this framework, topics such as the comparative role of communication in contemporary society, the basic elements and functioning of the communication process, the characteristics of written, spoken, and nonverbal communication, mass communication, and the principles of communication will be addressed.
ITB3330 – Environment and Ecology
- This course aims to foster environmental awareness in students as individuals by discussing the impact of environmental pollution on humans and other living beings, the problems threatening our world, and proposed solutions to these issues. Within this framework, some of the following topics will be discussed:
- Definitions of Environment and Ecology, Disruption of Natural Balance, Disruption of Ecological Balance, Factors Affecting the Disruption of Ecological Balance (Urban Ecology, Population Growth, etc.), Environmental Pollution and Its Classification, Air Pollutants and Air Pollution, The Impact of Air Pollutants on the Ozone Layer and the Greenhouse Effect, Water Pollutants and Water Pollution, Key Parameters in Wastewater Analysis, Soil Pollution, Noise Pollution and Its Prevention, Effects of Other Types of Pollutants on the Environment, Industrialization and Ecological Relationships, Other Types of Pollution and EIA Reports.
ITB2090 – Principles and Institutions of Democratic Culture
- The aim of the course is to introduce students to the fundamental principles and institutions of democracy within a conceptual framework, using an interdisciplinary approach, and to relate the subject to the example of Turkey, thereby providing students,a perspective on democratic processes and debates as active citizens.
- The course addresses the topic of democracy within both theoretical and practical frameworks. It begins by examining democracy’s connection to political theory, focusing on its philosophical and ethical foundations. It discusses whether democracy is merely a set of procedures or a theory with fundamental principles that necessitate specific institutions and norms, and explores the subject’s relationship with fields other than politics, such as religion, economics, and law. In addition, from a practical perspective, the course examines the political institutions and procedures necessary for political participation as a civic right, and specifically addresses issues related to the transition to democracy within the context of Turkish political history.
ITB3570 – Philosophy of Education
- This course aims to systematically teach the tasks that need to be carried out within the education system regarding education and instruction in Turkey.
- The Philosophy of Education involves thoroughly elucidating the concepts, terms, assumptions, and similar matters used in education and instruction, and eliminating misconceptions and errors in the field. Analyzing the methods used in education and instruction and determining their validity in light of current developments is truly possible through the philosophy of education. By examining the philosophies that have influenced the Turkish education system, the objectives, behaviors, content, and assessment practices associated with various educational movements will be explained with examples.
ITB2040 - Economic Policies and Applications
- This course will examine the economic policies implemented in the Republic of Turkey, the development of the global economy, the process of integration into the global economy, and the resulting issues and opportunities. Within this framework, the course will focus on the global economy, the national economy, the relationships between the two, the roles and functions of international economic organizations, and the effects of these organizations on national economies, among other topics.
ITB3020 – Introduction to Philosophy
- This course covers fundamental philosophical problems and the key philosophical debates that have developed around them, presented in the context of the history of philosophy. Key debates in the fields of knowledge, science, the individual, society, politics, ethics, and art are presented in an informative and critical manner, as required by the subject matter, drawing on the ideas of philosophers such as Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Locke, Hobbes, and Kant.
ITB3550 – Human Rights
- The main objective of the course is to educate students on universal human rights and to help them develop critical and rational thinking skills. Within this framework, topics such as the Theory of Universal Human Rights, Human Rights, Liberalism and Western Culture, and Universal Human Rights and Cultural Relativism will be addressed.
ITB3270 – Istanbul: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
- This course provides a general overview of Istanbul. It analyzes the city’s history and spatial transformation. It examines topics such as poverty, slum formation, gentrification, and changing consumption patterns. It focuses on the fundamental effects of economic liberalization and globalization, as well as how formal and informal economic sectors—such as those in the housing market—have emerged. Finally, this course highlights Istanbul’s ethnic, religious, and class structures and the conflicts within them.
ITB3260 - Cultural Studies and Identity
- This course provides a comprehensive analysis of the concept of identity in light of the fundamental concepts and theories of cultural studies. The concepts of culture and identity are addressed through a theoretical approach in contexts such as national identity, identity and difference, globalization, and the East-West dichotomy. In addition, the course will examine more concrete identity debates and issues specific to the world, Europe, and Turkey within the theoretical framework outlined above.
ITB3220 - Modernity and the Consumer Society
- The aim of this course is to equip students with the necessary tools to define the processes of information exchange between supply and demand that have persisted since the Industrial Revolution and to gain a general perspective on these processes. Mass production, which began with the Industrial Revolution, the emergence of mass consumption—an indispensable process of modern society—and urbanization constitute the first section of this course, in which we address its historical dimension. New consumption patterns, consumer groups, globalization and consumption, the fluidity of desires, and definitions of identity through consumption will be topics that shed light on our understanding of the present through the concept of consumption. Seeking new answers regarding the future of consumption by understanding the present will form the focus of our final section.
ITB3420 - The Social Structure of the Ottoman Empire
- This course will examine and discuss the fundamental perspectives presented in approaches to the history of the Ottoman Empire. Within this framework, the social, economic, and institutional structure of the Ottoman Empire will be analyzed separately, broken down by centuries and key turning points.
ITB3250 - Introduction to Psychology
- The aim of this course is to provide students with a general introduction to the science of psychology. Within this framework, the subject matter of psychology, its history of development, key areas of inquiry, and topics of debate will be covered.
ITB3130 - Political Ideologies: Theory and History
- This course aims to examine, both theoretically and historically, the ideologies that have shaped the 19th and 20th centuries and the contemporary world. After examining the concept of ideology and the history of its development, the course will focus on the history, theoretical assumptions, and objectives of specific ideologies. The course is divided into three sections: the first section aims to examine the concept of ideology in terms of its meaning and history. In the second section, the theoretical assumptions, characteristics, and histories of ideologies such as liberalism, socialism, nationalism, anarchism, fascism, feminism, and conservatism will be examined. In the third section, the position of the concept of ideology and the aforementioned ideologies within globalization processes, as well as the future of ideologies, will be discussed.
ITB3560 - Philosophy of Politics
- The main objective of the course is to inform students about fundamental political concepts and issues and to help them think critically and rationally. Within this framework, topics such as Classical Political Philosophy, Political Philosophy and Political Theology, and Modern Political Philosophy will be covered.
ITB3010 – Sociology
- The aim of the course is to equip students with the ability to comprehend social events and relationships and to provide them with a scientific perspective on understanding the events in the society in which they live. Within this framework, the course will cover the purpose and methods of sociology, fundamental concepts related to society, and the historical development and changes of societies.
ITB3150 – History and Cinema
- The aim of this course is to familiarize students with the basic knowledge and concepts of cinematic language, culture, and history, thereby encouraging them to become critical film viewers. Within this framework, the development and diversification of cinematic language throughout film history will be examined through key films and film theories.
ITB2080 - Women in Processes of Social Transformation
- This course provides a panoramic overview of women’s history and serves as an introduction to women’s studies. The objective is to analyze social transformations through the lens of gender. The course focuses on the continuities, transformations, and breaking points experienced by “the feminine” as it intertwines with social transformations. The goal is to make women—who were ignored by the social sciences until the 1980s—visible and to seek answers to the question, “Where are the women?”
- The course consists of four main sections. The first section serves as an introduction to women’s studies by focusing on discussions of gender, feminism, and masculinity. In the second section, European history—both pre-20th century and post-20th century—will be reexamined through the lens of women’s roles, movements, and discourses and policies directed at women. Section 3 will focus on the case of Turkey and discuss modernization, Kemalism, and various political movements (such as the Turkish left and political Islam) through the lens of women’s experiences and discourses. Chapter 4 will focus on current debates in world politics: the aim is to discuss militarism, capitalism, globalization processes, and violence through the lens of gender and women’s experiences.
ITB1020 - Social Structures and Historical Transformations
- In this course, we will examine concepts frequently used in today’s social structure—such as modern, global, universal, liberalism, secularism, and the nation-state— —their historical and regional origins, their transformations, the contradictions inherent in the structures they imply, and the problems they create in societies—in an interrelated manner through a critical and analytical approach. For example, when, how, and why did modern society emerge, and what processes did these formations undergo? The course is expected to focus primarily on analysis that examines how four distinct processes—political, economic, social, and cultural—intersect at specific points, particularly through the use of multi-causal models. Within this framework, the course will address the historical transformation and analysis of the development process of Western civilization from the feudal period to the present, as well as the connections to be established with contemporary societies and comparative analyses.
ITB3390 - History of Civilization
- This course aims to help students examine the stages and developments that they themselves, as well as society and the nations and civilizations around them, have undergone. Within this framework, the socio-economic and cultural changes that humanity has undergone from its origins to the present day will be examined.
ITB3360 – Art History
- The aim of the course is to teach art as part of general culture in a chronological manner from prehistory to the twentieth century and to increase sensitivity to works of art in the surrounding environment. Within this framework, the distinctive characteristics of art movements and styles from prehistory to the twentieth century will be explained, with the aim of equipping students with the ability to recognize the works of art they encounter.
ITB2020 – History of Science
- The course aims to develop a specific understanding of the history and philosophy of science, focusing on turning points in the history of science and the understanding of science across various cultures, thereby providing students with a general cultural foundation in these areas. Within this framework, the history and development of science in world cultures—including Egypt, Ancient Greece, China, India, Islamic Civilization, and the West—will be examined in broad terms, and prominent views in the philosophy of science (Kuhn, Lakatos, Popper, etc.) will be explored.
ITB4930 – History of Architecture
- The objective of this course is to provide students with a general awareness and cultural understanding of the fundamental concepts of architecture and the developmental processes of architectural history. Within this framework, the course aims to outline the main trends in the evolution of world architecture from pre-agricultural times to the present.
ITB4040 – Volunteer Work
- The course aims to help students develop self-assessment skills regarding the strengthening of ties between the university and society by utilizing their knowledge, experience, and creativity. In line with this objective, the course seeks to increase visibility on socially sensitive issues such as the lives of people with disabilities, migration, and disasters. Within this framework, the course covers Concepts of Management and Organization; the Concept of Volunteering and Volunteer Management; Core Areas of Volunteering (Disasters and Emergencies, Environment, Education and Culture, Sports, Health, and Social Services, etc.); Project Development Related to Volunteer Work and Participation in Field-Based Volunteer Activities; Ethical, Moral, Religious, Traditional Values and Principles in Volunteer Work; Participation in Volunteer Work in Public Institutions, Local Governments, and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs); Vulnerable Groups in Society and Volunteering; Migrants and Volunteering, among other topics, will be covered.
ITB1680 – Introduction to Choral Music
- This course is designed for all students with little or no formal music education. It is intended to introduce students to the world of music through musical elements, composers, compositions, forms, periods, styles, and genres. Listening examples will be an integral part of classroom work, used to highlight key points of class discussion. The course aims to foster students’ cultural awareness and appreciation through music. In this context, the topics to be covered in the course are as follows: Listening to music, concert etiquette, performance, Western musical instruments, the orchestra, the role of the conductor, chamber music ensembles, musical periods, styles, the social function of music, music throughout history, and music in Turkey.