Information Package / Course Catalogue
Contemporary Art and Aesthetic Theories
Course Code: RES507
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: no
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

To discuss some art philosophy theories in detail, using the original works of thinkers as source texts. Examination of aesthetic theories from Plato to Adorno, Derrida and up to the present day, and comparative analysis of the basic arguments in these theories.

Course Content

Values ??in the field of aesthetics and determining the relationships between these values. Examination of aesthetic theories from Plato to Adorno, Derrida and up to the present day, and comparative analysis of the basic arguments in these theories.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Zekiye Meltem AKKAYA
Learning Outcomes
1.It develops critical and versatile perspective, analytical approach, problem solving, interpretation and conclusion drawing skills towards advanced philosophical research.
2.It develops critical and versatile perspective, analytical approach, problem solving skills, interpretation and conclusion drawing towards advanced philosophical research.
3.questions the identity of art and a work of art.
4.Gains competence in text analysis and interpretation.
5.Knows the theories of philosophy of art in their place in the history of philosophy.
6.Have professional and social ethics awareness
7.With the understanding of lifelong learning, she uses old and new ways of accessing knowledge to continue her professional and personal development.
8.It uses philosophical knowledge to question current problems that arise in social, cultural and political areas that concern society.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Aristotle, Poetics, Trans. Nazile Kalaycı, Pharmakon Publishing House, Ankara, 2005.
2.Aristotle, Poetics, Trans. by Joe Sachs, Focus Philosophical Library, 2006
3.Awner Ziss, Estetik, Hayalperest Publications, 2009
4.Terry Barret, Why This Art, Aesthetics and Critique in Contemporary Art Hayalperest Publications, 2015
5.Hegel, Aesthetics, Kırmızı Kedi Publications, 2029
6.Kant, Translated by Nejat Bozkurt, Say Publications, 2008
7.Derrida, Malcolm Richards, 2008
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Discuss Idealist Philosophy and aesthetic theories
Week 2 - Theoretical
Discussing Plato and Aristotle's understanding of aesthetics
Week 3 - Theoretical
Discussing Plato and Aristotle's understanding of aesthetics
Week 4 - Theoretical
Discussing Plato and Aristotle's understanding of aesthetics
Week 5 - Theoretical
Discussing Plato and Aristotle's understanding of aesthetics
Week 6 - Theoretical
Discussing Plato and Aristotle's understanding of aesthetics
Week 7 - Theoretical
Philosophy of Sigmund Freud i Interdisciplinary relationship
Week 8 - Theoretical
Philosophy of Sigmund Freud i Interdisciplinary relationship
Week 9 - Theoretical
Philosophy of Sigmund Freud i Interdisciplinary relationship
Week 10 - Theoretical
Philosophy of Sigmund Freud i Interdisciplinary relationship
Week 11 - Theoretical
Philosophy of Sigmund Freud i Interdisciplinary relationship
Week 12 - Theoretical
Derrida's philosophy and understanding of art
Week 13 - Theoretical
Derrida's philosophy and understanding of art
Week 14 - Theoretical
Derrida's philosophy and understanding of art
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory76363
Seminar112315
Reading110313
Midterm Examination112315
Final Examination112315
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)121
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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2026