Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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SOS201 | HISTORY OF SOCIOLOGY I | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Language of Instruction : | Turkish |
Level of the Course Unit : | BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle |
Type of the Course : | Compulsory |
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 |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | This course aims to help students comprehend the origins of sociological thought, learn the emergence of sociology and the development process, comprehend and interpret the approaches, theories and analyzes of sociologists (Classical Sociologists). |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Contents of the course include the origins of sociology, the emergence of sociology and its development process (History), the views and theories of classical sociologists (Comte, Durkheim, Marx, Pareto and Weber). |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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Understands the historical roots of sociological thought |
Explains the emergence and development of sociology |
Applies the theories of sociologists to society |
Compares the approaches, theories and analyzes of classical sociologists ( |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | - | Origins of Sociological Thought Sociological Thought in The 18th Century | Lecture, question-answer, discussion |
2 | Source (Book-Article) Reading | Sociology as A Science Development of Sociological Thought | Lecture, question-answer, discussion |
3 | Source (Book-Article) Reading | Pioneers of Sociology (İbn Haldun, Montesquieu, Saint Simon, Herbert Spencer vb.) | Lecture, question-answer, discussion |
4 | Source (Book-Article) Reading | Classical Sociologists (Auguste Comte) | Lecture, question-answer, discussion |
5 | Source (Book-Article) Reading | Classical Sociologists (Emile Durkheim) | Lecture, question-answer, discussion |
6 | Source (Book-Article) Reading | Classical Sociologists (Karl Marx) | Lecture, question-answer, discussion |
7 | Source (Book-Article) Reading | Classical Sociologists (Max Weber) | Lecture, question-answer, discussion |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Source (Book-Article) Reading | Classical Sociologists (Vilfredo Pareto) | Lecture, question-answer, discussion |
10 | Source (Book-Article) Reading | Classical Sociologists (Ferdinand Tönnies) | Lecture, question-answer, discussion |
11 | Source (Book-Article) Reading | Classical Sociologists (Georg Simmel) | Lecture, question-answer, discussion |
12 | Source (Book-Article) Reading | Klassical Sociological Theories (functionalism) | Lecture, question-answer, discussion |
13 | Source (Book-Article) Reading | Klassical Sociological Theories (Conflict Theory) | Lecture, question-answer, discussion |
14 | Source (Book-Article) Reading | Contemporary Sociological Theory | Lecture, question-answer, discussion |
15 | Source (Book-Article) Reading | Review of The Term | Lecture, question-answer, discussion |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Aron, Raymond. (1986) Sosyolojik Dusuncenin Evreleri. (Trns. Korkmaz Alemdar). Ankara: Turkiye Is Bankasi Kultur Publications |
Bottomore, Tom-Nisbet, Robert. (1990). Sosyolojik Cozumlemenin Tarihi. (Trns. Mete Tuncay-Aydın Ugur). Ankara: V Publications |
Kosemihal, Nurettin Sazi. (1989). Sosyoloji Tarihi. Istanbul: Remzi Bookstore |
Ritzer, George. (2011). Klasik Sosyoloji Kuramlari. (Trns. Himmet Hulur). Ankara: Deki Publications |
Swingewood, Alain. (1998). Sosyolojik Dusuncenin Kisa Tarihi. (Trns. Osman Akinhay (Ankara: Bilim ve Sanat Publications |
Unsaldi, Levent-Gecgin- Ercan. (2013). Sosyoloji Tarihi. Ankara: Heretik Publications |
Wallace, Ruth, A.-Wolf, Alison, (2004). Cagdas Sosyoloji Kuramlari. (Trns. Leyla Elburuz- Ayas, M. Rami) Izmir: Punto Publications |
Maus, Heinz.(2014). A short history of sociology. London: Routledge |
Maus, Heinz.(2014). A short history of sociology. London: Routledge |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Students define the concepts they learned and match them with their corresponding phenomena in the social world.
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Students interpret concepts and theories taking into account their historical-cultural contexts.
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Students compare sociological theories with reference to social problems.
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Students distinguish the significance of ecological, social and economical sustainability for world’s future.
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Students develop their knowledge on sustainability by the use of information and communication technologies.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Students evaluate qualitative and quantitative data of sociological research studies.
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Students analyse the complicated interactions between the social, cultural, political, economical and demographical phenomena of the global world.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Students design a research by their acquired knowledge and experience.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Students research field study considering the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values.
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Students efficiently apply the most suitable information and communication technologies in their studies.
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Students use their knowledge on ecological, social and economical sustainability in all aspects of their lives.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Students research on problems which reflect on their fields in the global world undergoing rapid and profound change.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.
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Students develop their knowledge and skills within the frame of scientific, technological and current developments via adopting the principle of lifelong learning.
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Students act ethically impartial in their research studies.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Students apply the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values with reference to sustainability throughout their studies in their careers.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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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 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 152 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 6 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 6,0 |