Information Package / Course Catalogue
Modernism and Postmodernism
Course Code: FLSF608
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

Being informed about contemporary philosophy.

Course Content

It will be investigated ideas of Postmodernist thinkers in reference of major works of them and produced the background of the debate between modernism-postmodernism.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Onur KARTAL
Learning Outcomes
1.Philosophically interpreting the distinction between modern and postmodern.
2.Evaluating ideas of contemporary thinkers.
3.To be able to tell about conclusion of Postmodernism that reflected contemporary movement
4.Postmodern tartışmalara aşina olma.
5.To know main critics on postmodernism.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Lecture Notes.
2.Basic works of modern and postmodern thinkers.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
What is postmodernism?
Week 2 - Theoretical
The development of modern thought.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Philosophical basis of modernism.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Enlightenment an Reason.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Modernism and Positivism.
Week 6 - Theoretical
The crisis of modernism.
Week 7 - Theoretical
The critique of modernism.
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
What is postmodernism?
Week 10 - Theoretical
The rise of postmodernism.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Philosophical basis of postmodernism.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Postmodern thinkers.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Postmodern thinkers.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Postmodern thinkers.
Week 15 - Theoretical
The critique of postmodernism.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory151360
Seminar18210
Reading50210
Midterm Examination118220
Final Examination118220
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)120
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
1
2
OÇ-2
1
2
1
OÇ-3
2
1
2
OÇ-4
1
2
3
OÇ-5
1
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026