HISTORY OF SOCIOLOGY II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SOS202	HISTORY OF SOCIOLOGY II	4	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	Assist.Prof. AYŞE AYDIN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide students to have knowledge about sociological theories, to comprehend the common features of theories, to analyze the structure of theories, to historical development and ideological basis, to understand and interpret the theories and analysis of sociologists.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include; The concept of theory, common characteristics of the theories, intellectual roots and ideological foundations, theories of Change (Evolutionist, Equilibrium, Conflict and Decline), Functionalism, Conflict Theory, Social action theory, Shopping theory, Symbolic Interactionism.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the historical development and common features of sociological theories
Classifies sociological theories
Comparse sociological theories
Analyses the structure of sociological theories
Reaches the fund of knowledge about sociological problems and compares the sociological research in the field from a theoretical perspective
Chooses the appropriate Sociological Theories in relation to social problems

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Source (Book-Article) Reading	Concept of theory, common characteristics of the theories	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
2	Source (Book-Article) Reading	Classification of Theories and its historical development	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
3	Source (Book-Article) Reading	Intellectual roots of the theories and ideological theories	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
4	Source (Book-Article) Reading	Change Theories (Evolutionist Theories)	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
5	Source (Book-Article) Reading	Change Theories (Equilibrium Theories)	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
6	Source (Book-Article) Reading	Change Theories (Conflict Theories)	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
7	Source (Book-Article) Reading	Change Theories (Rise and Decline Theories)	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Source (Book-Article) Reading	Evaluation of the Semester	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
10	Source (Book-Article) Reading	Functionalism	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
11	Source (Book-Article) Reading	Conflict Theory	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
12	Source (Book-Article) Reading	Social Movement Theories	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
13	Source (Book-Article) Reading	Shopping Theory	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
14	Source (Book-Article) Reading	Symbolic interactionalism	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
15	Source (Book-Article) Reading	Evaluation 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
Aslanturk, Zeki- Amman Tayfun. (2011) Sosyoloji. Istanbul: Camlica Publications
Bottomore, Tom-Nisbet, Robert. (1990). Sosyolojik Cozumlemenin Tarihi. (Trns. Mete Tunçay-Aydın Ugur). Ankara: V Publications
Kaya, Kamil. (2018). Toplumsal Degisme Kuramlari. Istanbul: Lecture Note
Richter, Rudolf. (2012). Sosyolojik Paradigmalar. (Trns. Necmeddin Dogan) Istanbul: Kure Publications
Ritzer, George. (2011). Klasik Sosyoloji Kuramlari. (Trns. Himmet Hulur) Ankara: Deki Publications
Swingewood, Alain. (1998). Sosyolojik Dusuncenin Kisa Tarihi. (Trns. Osman Akınhay) Ankara: Bilim ve Sanat Publications
Wallace, Ruth, A.-Wolf, Alison. (2004). Çagdas Sosyoloji Kuramlari. (Trns. Leyla Elburuz- Ayas, M. Rami). İzmir: Punto Publications, Izmir, 2004.
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.					4
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.				3
5	Students develop their knowledge on sustainability by the use of information and communication technologies.	0

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.		1
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.	0
2	Students efficiently apply the most suitable information and communication technologies in their studies.	0
3	Students use their knowledge on ecological, social and economical sustainability in all aspects of their lives.	0

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.	0

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.	0
3	Students act ethically impartial in their research studies.			2

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.			2

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