CONTEMPORARY THEORIES IN SOCIOLOGY II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SOS368	CONTEMPORARY THEORIES IN SOCIOLOGY II	6	3	3	7

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 with an introduction to sociological theories by supporting their sociological viewpoint with theories; to prepare a theoretical basis for future studies in the field of sociology.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include; the lectures and presentations about contemporary theories of sociology, Post-Structuralism, Deconstructionism, Feminist Theory, Post-Colonial Theory, Globalization and Culture, Structure and Actor, Social Movements, Urban and Everyday life.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Knows theories of contemporary sociology.
Defines sociological concepts in a theoretical way, gives examples about theories.
Explains sociological facts from theoretical comparisons.
Relates sociological concepts to theory.
Relates theoretical structures and social reality.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Description of the course	Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
2	Reading	Modernity, criticism on information and enlightenment	Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
3	Reading	Social Movements Theory	Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
4	Reading	Post-Structuralism	Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
5	Reading	Deconstructionism	Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
6	Reading	Post-Colonial Criticism	Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
7	Reading	Feminist Theory	Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Globalization and Culture	Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
10	Reading	Time- Place disparity	Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
11	Reading	Structure and Actor	Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
12	Reading	Social Movements	Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
13	Reading	Urban and Everyday life	Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
14	Reading	Media	Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
15	Reading	Revision of the Term	Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Homans, George Caspar.(2017) "Contemporary theory in sociology." Sociological Methods. Routledge.
Ritzer, G. (2012). Sosyoloji Kuramlari. 1 st Edition, Istanbul: Deki.
Berktay, F. (2003) Tarihin Cinsiyeti. Istanbul: Metis Publications
Kumar, K. (1999) Sanayi Sonrasi Toplumdan, Postmodern Topluma, Cagdas Dunyanın Yeni Kuramlari icinde, Dost

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.					4
2	Students analyse the complicated interactions between the social, cultural, political, economical and demographical phenomena of the global world.		1

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.		1

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.						5

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.			2
2	Students develop their knowledge and skills within the frame of scientific, technological and current developments via adopting the principle of lifelong learning.				3
3	Students act ethically impartial in their research studies.					4

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.						5

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	13	4	52
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	12	6	72
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	8	8
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	6	6
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	43	0	182