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With a foundation in core introductory courses, and flexibility in course selection for more advanced courses, the Minor allows students to tailor their program to a particular interest, for example mind, language, natural or social science, history of ideas, social theory, value theory. Students from all departments are welcome to apply to the program. There are no pre-requisite courses.<\/p>

Minor program requirements<\/a><\/p>

Application form<\/a><\/p>

Note: Forms may be completed and signed electronically and then sent to phil@bilkent.edu.tr before the deadline. Remember to include a copy of your latest transcript.<\/p>

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Minor Curriculum<\/h3>
\u00a0Code<\/strong><\/td>Course Name<\/strong><\/td>Hours<\/strong><\/td>Credit<\/strong><\/td>ECTS Credit<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
PHIL 103\u00a0<\/td>Introduction to Philosophy I<\/td>3<\/td>3<\/td>6<\/td><\/tr>
PHIL 104\u00a0<\/td>Introduction to Philosophy II<\/td>3<\/td>3<\/td>6<\/td><\/tr>
PHIL 201\u00a0<\/td>Epistemology<\/td>3<\/td>3<\/td>6<\/td><\/tr>
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