CLASSICAL SOCIOLOGICAL THEORIES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SOB502	CLASSICAL SOCIOLOGICAL THEORIES	1	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	MASTER'S DEGREE, TYY: + 7.Level, EQF-LLL: 7.Level, QF-EHEA: Second Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. AYŞE AYDIN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. FİKRİYE GÖZDE MOCAN-Assist.Prof. NAZAR BAL
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	To introduce the classical theories of sociology by discussing certain theorists whose works have shaped the discipline and to discuss the effects of them on the development of the discipline itself.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course introduces classical theories of sociology.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
The students will be able to define the main issues of classical sociological theory.
will be able to explain different approaches and their critiques in the sociological theory.
will be able to evaluate the ideas of significant names in classical sociological theory.
will be able to differentiate and compare basic theoretical approaches by recognizing their concepts.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Syllabus	Sociology as a Science	Discussion
2	Relevant Articles	Pioneers of Sociology	Discussion
3	Relevant Articles	The Structure and Common Features of Sociological Theory	Discussion
4	Relevant Articles	Classical Sociologists (Auguste Comte)	Discussion
5	Relevant Articles	Classical Sociologists (Emile Durkheim)	Discussion
6	Relevant Articles	Classical Sociologists (Karl Marx)	Discussion
7	Relevant Articles	Classical Sociologists (Max Weber)	Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Relevant Articles	Classical Sociologists (Vilfredo Pareto)	Discussion
10	Relevant Articles	Classical Sociologists (Ferdinand Tönnies)	Discussion
11	Relevant Articles	Classical Theories (Evrimci Kuramlar)	Discussion
12	Relevant Articles	Classical Theories (İşlevselcilik)	Discussion
13	Relevant Articles	Classical Theories (Çatışma Kuramı)	Discussion
14	Relevant Articles	Evalution Socological Theory	Discussion
15	Relevant Articles	Revision	Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Relevant Articles will be anounced to students weekly.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	40
Homework Assessment	1	10
Final Exam	1	50
Mid-Term Exam	1	40
Homework Assessment	1	10
Final Exam	1	50
TOTAL	6	200

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Through the basic sociological knowledge he has learned, he discusses social problems.
2	He makes assumptions about social life through the sociological theories he has learned.
3	It compares classical and contemporary sociology theories related to social problems with each other.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Creates the basis for the research topic he wants to work on through the theoretical knowledge he has acquired (composing – 6), evaluates the social phenomena he wants to study on the basis of these theories.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By choosing a research topic for himself from among social problems, he determines the social value of a specific topic.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He writes through the theoretical perspective he has acquired about a social problem he is interested in.
2	While starting his/her research, he/she designs his/her work in accordance with scientific methodology.
3	Prepares a thesis/project proposal through the basic sociological knowledge he has acquired.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It takes into account the knowledge and skills acquired during graduate education throughout its academic development.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	As a research scientist, he takes scientific reliability into consideration throughout his life.
2	As a researcher scientist, he behaves objectively in his research.
3	Develops the thesis or project work to be done as a researcher scientist as a study related to social problems.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	As a social scientist, he takes into account the versatility of social problems and cooperates with other disciplines in solving these problems.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyzes the qualitative and quantitative data obtained from the thesis or project work in the field.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	12	4	48
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	12	4	48
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	7	7
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	5	5
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	42	0	152