PHIL549 THE ANIMAL IN CONTEMPORARY CONTINENTAL PHILOSOPHY

Course Code:2410549
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:5.0
Department:Philosophy
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Graduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. ŞEREF HALİL TURAN
Offered Semester:Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives


Course Content

The so-called `question of the animal` in contemporary continental philosophy and contemporary political philosophy; the relation of human and non-human animals; human` relation to the natural world; animality and subjectivity; 21 st- century philosophical problems.


Course Learning Outcomes


Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
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1Do independent academic research in order to be successful in academic studies.
2Have knowledge about contemporary philosophical issues, concepts and problems.
3Make original philosophical interpretations on the topic specialized.
4Have verbal and written presentation and effective communication skill.
5Do interdisciplinary readings and associate them to philosophical problems.
6Have knowledge about ethical code which is a requirement for doing academic research and publishing it.

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