Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI249
Course Name: Freewill
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üy. İBRAHİM EYLEM DOĞAN
Course Lecturer(s): İbrahim Eylem Doğan
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: This course aims to discover, explain, and discuss various philosophical arguments about the notion of free will both historically and thematically.
Course Content: The objective of this course is to provide students with an introductory knowledge about the fundamental philosophical questions on the concept of free will. An efficient and comprehensive philosophical study requires first of all a reflective thinking about the conceptual framework of the problem in question. In accordance with this principle, the course starts with an introductory session focusing on the concepts of will, free will and determinism. Then, following an historical order, it analyses the approaches of ten different thinkers under four modules, from Ancient Greek to twentieth century. On the grounds of our discussions throughout the semester, we will try to get an insight about several crucial philosophical issues that are closely linked to the concept of free will such as individual responsibility, the problem of evil, autonomy and possibility of morals, and philosophical foundations of law and justice.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Students will learn to read actively philosophical texts.
2) Students will become familiar with the discussions about some of the major philosophical issues throughout the history of philosophy.
3) Students will learn to reason creatively with precision.
4) Students will learn to think critically about major philosophical problems.
5) Students will develop a historical perspective on different disciplines of philosophy.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Conceptual Framework: Will, Free Will and Determinism
2) Plato: Moral Determinism Selection from Plato, Gorgias, Phaedo, Phaedrus
3) Aristotle: Moral Knowledge and the Problem of Free Will Selection from Aristotle, The Nichomachean Ethics.
4) St Augustine: Free Will, the Reality of Evil, and Dependence on God Reading: Selection from St Augustine, On Free Choice of Will
5) St Thomas Aquinas: Reason, Will and Freedom of Decision Selection from St Thomas Aquinas, De Veritate
6) Catching up and Review for the Midterm Exam
7) Midterm Exam
8) Descartes: Infinite Freedom with Limited Power Selections from René Descartes, Meditations
9) Spinoza: Human Freedom in a Deterministic World Reading Material: Baruch Spinoza, Selections from The Ethics
10) Kant: Free Will and Practical Reason Selection from Immanuel Kant, Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysics of Ethics
11) Schopenhauer: Free Will and Determinism Reading: Selection from Arthur Schopenhauer, On the Freedom of the Will
12) Nietzsche: Mythology of Free Will and Genealogical Analysis of Human Decisions Selection from Friedrich Nietzsche, Beyond Good and Evil, Human, All Too Human.
13) Sartre: Condemned to be Free Reading: Selection from Jean Paul Sartre, Being and Nothingness
14) Catching up and Review for the Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: - Aristotle, The Nichomahean Ethics
- Descartes René, Meditations
- Kant Immanuel, Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals
- Nietzsche Friedrich, Beyond Good and Evil
- Nietzsche Friedrich, Human, All Too Human
- Plato, Gorgias
- Plato, Phaedo
- Plato, Phaedrus
- Sartre Jean Paul, Being and Nothingness
- Schopenhauer Arthur, On the Freedom of the Will
- Spinoza Baruch, The Ethics
- St Augustine, On Free Choice of Will
- St Thomas Aquinas, De Veritate
References: - Aristotle, The Nichomahean Ethics
- Descartes René, Meditations
- Kant Immanuel, Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals
- Nietzsche Friedrich, Beyond Good and Evil
- Nietzsche Friedrich, Human, All Too Human
- Plato, Gorgias
- Plato, Phaedo
- Plato, Phaedrus
- Sartre Jean Paul, Being and Nothingness
- Schopenhauer Arthur, On the Freedom of the Will
- Spinoza Baruch, The Ethics
- St Augustine, On Free Choice of Will
- St Thomas Aquinas, De Veritate

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Physiotherapy defines the basic medical sciences concepts and principles related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation evaluation processes, basic elements and methodological application principles.
2) He/She lists clinical evaluation tools and methods by analyzing the collected information about evaluation in physiotherapy according to reasoning and problem solving processes.
3) Explain the indications, contraindications, side effects and intervention strategies of the physiotherapy approaches and the mechanisms used to cope with functional disability and possible intervention methods. Sorts the near and far term targets according to functional levels.
4) It is based on the physiotherapy information related to the general health of the service area. It defines the health and lifestyle profile, deficiencies, body structure and function, activity-participation level of the person and determines the evaluation and treatment priorities in this direction.
5) With the data obtained from physiotherapy assessments, it creates and implements an individual-oriented physiotherapy intervention plan in accordance with the diagnosis of physiotherapy by using information literacy, evidence-based clinical decision-making processes.
6) It applies to the service area the exercise program planned as well as consultancy in the protection and development of health outside the disease states.
7) Develops a scientific research proposal about physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
8) He leads the clinical practice in accordance with the quality standards in the process of establishment and management of the institutions / organizations / centers providing physiotherapy and rehabilitation services.
9) As a physical therapist, he works with his colleagues and professionals from different disciplines.
10) Evaluates information sources with a critical approach by adapting to new conditions, learning new ideas, developing new ideas, and giving importance to quality.
11) By using professional information sources and physiotherapy techniques effectively, it reaches information, adopts positive attitude and behavior model and determines learning objectives.
12) Uses effective communication skills by respecting the confidentiality of service areas from a biopsychosocial point of view during physiotherapy evaluation and interventions.
13) It adopts the ethical, deontological and legal framework for the collection, recording and reporting of necessary data during the physiotherapy evaluation and interventions.
14) Observes the rights and responsibilities of the physicians in physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices and acts in accordance with the legislation and professional ethics rules in cooperation with the related disciplines.
15) Physiotherapist takes responsibility with the understanding of interdisciplinary cooperation while preserving its identity, consciousness and professional autonomy.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Physiotherapy defines the basic medical sciences concepts and principles related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation evaluation processes, basic elements and methodological application principles. 2
2) He/She lists clinical evaluation tools and methods by analyzing the collected information about evaluation in physiotherapy according to reasoning and problem solving processes. 2
3) Explain the indications, contraindications, side effects and intervention strategies of the physiotherapy approaches and the mechanisms used to cope with functional disability and possible intervention methods. Sorts the near and far term targets according to functional levels. 2
4) It is based on the physiotherapy information related to the general health of the service area. It defines the health and lifestyle profile, deficiencies, body structure and function, activity-participation level of the person and determines the evaluation and treatment priorities in this direction. 2
5) With the data obtained from physiotherapy assessments, it creates and implements an individual-oriented physiotherapy intervention plan in accordance with the diagnosis of physiotherapy by using information literacy, evidence-based clinical decision-making processes. 1
6) It applies to the service area the exercise program planned as well as consultancy in the protection and development of health outside the disease states. 3
7) Develops a scientific research proposal about physiotherapy and rehabilitation. 1
8) He leads the clinical practice in accordance with the quality standards in the process of establishment and management of the institutions / organizations / centers providing physiotherapy and rehabilitation services. 1
9) As a physical therapist, he works with his colleagues and professionals from different disciplines. 2
10) Evaluates information sources with a critical approach by adapting to new conditions, learning new ideas, developing new ideas, and giving importance to quality. 1
11) By using professional information sources and physiotherapy techniques effectively, it reaches information, adopts positive attitude and behavior model and determines learning objectives. 2
12) Uses effective communication skills by respecting the confidentiality of service areas from a biopsychosocial point of view during physiotherapy evaluation and interventions. 2
13) It adopts the ethical, deontological and legal framework for the collection, recording and reporting of necessary data during the physiotherapy evaluation and interventions. 3
14) Observes the rights and responsibilities of the physicians in physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices and acts in accordance with the legislation and professional ethics rules in cooperation with the related disciplines. 2
15) Physiotherapist takes responsibility with the understanding of interdisciplinary cooperation while preserving its identity, consciousness and professional autonomy. 2

Assessment & Grading

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

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Preparation for the Activity Spent for the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements Workload
Course Hours 13 4 3 91
Midterms 1 10 2 12
Final 1 15 3 18
Total Workload 121