New Media and Communication (English) | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code: | UNI248 | ||||
Course Name: | Paradox | ||||
Semester: | Spring | ||||
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Language of instruction: | English | ||||
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Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
Type of course: | University Elective | ||||
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Mode of Delivery: | E-Learning | ||||
Course Coordinator: | Dr. Öğr. Üy. İBRAHİM EYLEM DOĞAN | ||||
Course Lecturer(s): | Dr. Öğr. Üy. Hanife Bilgili | ||||
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Course Objectives: | This course aims at expanding students’ capacity to think rigorously about paradoxes and introducing students to a number of core topics in metaphysics, philosophy of logic, probability, and philosophy of language. |
Course Content: | A selective course which introduces students from all departments to the world of paradoxes, the way they work, the ways to refute them, and reveals the theoretical illusion that grants them their strength. It is a weekly 3-hour course. |
The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Analyze paradoxes and draw their structure. 2) Categorize paradoxes according to the philosophical foundation behind them 3) Discuss the philosophical implications of paradoxes. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction | |
2) | What is a paradox? | |
3) | How do paradoxes work? | |
4) | Metaphysical Paradoxes: The Ship of Theseus | |
5) | Vagueness: Sorites Paradox | |
6) | Infinity: Achilles and Tortoise | |
7) | Self-Reference: The Liar Paradox | |
8) | MIDTERM | |
9) | Self-Reference: The Pinocchio Paradox | |
10) | Metaknowledge: The Crocodile Paradox | |
11) | Principle of Sufficient Reason: Buridan’s Donkey | |
12) | Likelihood: Raven’s Paradox | |
13) | Set Theory: Barber Paradox | |
14) | The Closure Principle: The Lottery Paradox | |
15) | Probability: The Monty Hall Problem The Paradox of Surprise Test | |
16) | FINAL |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Mark Sainsbury, ‘Paradoxes’, 1995, Cambridge University Press. |
References: | Selected readings from Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy on plato.stanford.edu |
Course Learning Outcomes | 1 |
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Program Outcomes | |||||||||||||||
1) Identify and describe the foundations and characteristics of both traditional and new media. | |||||||||||||||
2) Critically engage in and apply media studies scholarship. | |||||||||||||||
3) Develop new/digital media literacy competencies and critically analyze new/digital media contents. | |||||||||||||||
4) Develop technical skills in both traditional and digital media production. | |||||||||||||||
5) Produce media contents which are sensitive to and respect cultural diversity. | |||||||||||||||
6) Demonstrate creative writing skills in various writing genres, including both writing for and about the media. | |||||||||||||||
7) Develop computer skills and use software applications related to new/digital media design and production. | |||||||||||||||
8) Work effectively as an individual and a part of a team, acting responsibly and respectfully to complete various types of creative projects. | |||||||||||||||
9) Demonstrate skills in mentorship, leadership, management, and entrepreneurship in the media sector. | |||||||||||||||
10) Develop a “signature work” and engage in local and/or international media sectors and non-profit organizations. | |||||||||||||||
11) Acquire foreign language skills to effectively communicate and work in international and cross-cultural settings. | |||||||||||||||
12) Acquire interpersonal skills and effectively communicate in professional settings. | |||||||||||||||
13) Identify the structures, trends, technological developments and issues related to new media and carry out artistic and creative activities and projects that correspond to social needs. | |||||||||||||||
14) Conduct media practice within national and international legal frameworks. | |||||||||||||||
15) Become responsible media practitioners by adhering to media ethics and principles of democracy and human rights. |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Average | 3 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Identify and describe the foundations and characteristics of both traditional and new media. | 1 |
2) | Critically engage in and apply media studies scholarship. | 2 |
3) | Develop new/digital media literacy competencies and critically analyze new/digital media contents. | 2 |
4) | Develop technical skills in both traditional and digital media production. | 2 |
5) | Produce media contents which are sensitive to and respect cultural diversity. | 2 |
6) | Demonstrate creative writing skills in various writing genres, including both writing for and about the media. | 2 |
7) | Develop computer skills and use software applications related to new/digital media design and production. | 2 |
8) | Work effectively as an individual and a part of a team, acting responsibly and respectfully to complete various types of creative projects. | 2 |
9) | Demonstrate skills in mentorship, leadership, management, and entrepreneurship in the media sector. | 2 |
10) | Develop a “signature work” and engage in local and/or international media sectors and non-profit organizations. | 2 |
11) | Acquire foreign language skills to effectively communicate and work in international and cross-cultural settings. | 2 |
12) | Acquire interpersonal skills and effectively communicate in professional settings. | 2 |
13) | Identify the structures, trends, technological developments and issues related to new media and carry out artistic and creative activities and projects that correspond to social needs. | 2 |
14) | Conduct media practice within national and international legal frameworks. | 2 |
15) | Become responsible media practitioners by adhering to media ethics and principles of democracy and human rights. | 2 |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
Final | 1 | % 60 |
total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Preparation for the Activity | Spent for the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | Workload | ||
Course Hours | 14 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 98 | ||
Midterms | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 12 | ||
Final | 1 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 17 | ||
Total Workload | 127 |