Information Package / Course Catalogue
Philosophy and Film
Course Code: RTS425
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

In this course , the basic philosophical concept of politics and / or approach to , making entry through the film and is intended to be interpreted. In this course, each week up viewing a film , a fundamental philosophical concepts and / or interpretation of the approach , understanding and / or used in the analysis. Among the films to be watched "The Matrix ," " Exotica ," " The Element of Crime ", " The Lord of the Flies ," " The Cook , the Thief , his Wife and her Lover ," " Jesus of Montreal " and " Smoke" as There are works of art . Plato's allegory of the cave between concepts and approaches to be processed ' , Gadamer's " philosophical hermeneutics " in Hobbes ' state of nature " , Aristotaly friendship and society are concepts with concepts of Kantian moral rationalism .

Course Content

Nietzsche; Perspektivizm; Plato; Derrida; Aristotle; Matrix

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.This course aims to provide a better understanding of the texts of important political thinkers and selected films.
2.This course is designed to help students learn the truth, image, hermonautic speech, friendship etc. such as basic philosophical concepts.
3.This course provides a better understanding of the relationship between moral and political philosophy.
4.Students develop their original and creative interpretations
5.Evaluate the relationship between philosophy and cinema with an intellectual perspective
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Ders: Mağara Allegorisi (Plato)
Week 2 - Theoretical
Film Gösterimi: Rashomon
Week 3 - Theoretical
Ders: Perspektivizm (Nietzsche)
Week 4 - Theoretical
Film Gösterimi ve Tartışma: Exotica
Week 5 - Theoretical
Film Gösterimi: Matrix
Week 6 - Theoretical
Ders: Kendini ve Ötekini Anlamak (Gadamer)
Week 7 - Theoretical
Film Gösterimi: The Element of Crime
Week 8 - Theoretical
Midterm - Discussions
Week 9 - Theoretical
Film Gösterimi: Dogville
Week 10 - Theoretical
Ders: Farklı olanla yaşamak (Derrida)
Week 11 - Theoretical
Ders: Affetmek (Derrida)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Film Gösterimi: Smoke
Week 13 - Theoretical
Ders: Dostluk (Aristotle)
Week 14 - Theoretical
Genel tekrar
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures5%5
Assignment2%20
Quiz1%15
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Assignment23314
Individual Work140228
Midterm Examination115015
Final Examination125126
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-3
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PÇ-9
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OÇ-1
5
3
2
5
5
OÇ-2
5
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4
OÇ-3
5
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5
OÇ-4
3
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3
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3
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5
5
5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026