HISTORY OF SOCIOLOGY I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SOS201	HISTORY OF SOCIOLOGY I	3	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
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	Prof. KAMİL KAYA
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Prof. ÖMER SAY
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
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)
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
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
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
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students define the concepts they learned and match them with their corresponding phenomena in the social world.						5
2	Students interpret concepts and theories taking into account their historical-cultural contexts.						5
3	Students compare sociological theories with reference to social problems.						5
4	Students distinguish the significance of ecological, social and economical sustainability for world’s future.		1
5	Students develop their knowledge on sustainability by the use of information and communication technologies.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students evaluate qualitative and quantitative data of sociological research studies.			2
2	Students analyse the complicated interactions between the social, cultural, political, economical and demographical phenomena of the global world.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students design a research by their acquired knowledge and experience.			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students research field study considering the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values.		1
2	Students efficiently apply the most suitable information and communication technologies in their studies.		1
3	Students use their knowledge on ecological, social and economical sustainability in all aspects of their lives.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students research on problems which reflect on their fields in the global world undergoing rapid and profound change.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.					4
2	Students develop their knowledge and skills within the frame of scientific, technological and current developments via adopting the principle of lifelong learning.			2
3	Students act ethically impartial in their research studies.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students apply the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values with reference to sustainability throughout their studies in their careers.		1

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