Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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SOS383 | CONTEMPORARY THEORIES IN SOCIOLOGY I | 5 | 3 | 3 | 7 |
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. DİLER EZGİ TARHAN |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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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; Classical origins of sociology, Structuralism-Functionalism, Critical Theory, Symbolic Interactionism, important schools, ethnomethodology, Shopping and Network theories, Contemporary Feminist Theory and lectures and presentations about prominent sociologists. |
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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Knows the Contemporary theories of 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 |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | - | Description of the Course | Lecture Question and Answer Discussion |
2 | Reading the Source Observation | Classical Origins | Lecture Question and Answer Discussion |
3 | Reading the Source Observation Presentation | Structuralism-Functionalism | Lecture Question and Answer Discussion |
4 | Reading the Source Observation Presentation | - | Lecture Question and Answer Discussion |
5 | Reading the Source Observation Presentation | Frankfurt School | Lecture Question and Answer Discussion |
6 | Reading the Source Observation Presentation | Symbolic Interactionalism | Lecture Question and Answer Discussion |
7 | Reading the Source Observation Presentation | Chicago School | Lecture Question and Answer Discussion |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Reading the Source Observation Presentation | Modern Theories and Criticisms | Lecture Question and Answer Discussion |
10 | Reading the Source Observation Presentation | Ethnomethodology | Lecture Question and Answer Discussion |
11 | Reading the Source Observation Presentation | Shopping and Network Theories | Lecture Question and Answer Discussion |
12 | Reading the Source Observation Presentation | Contemporary Feminist Theory | Lecture Question and Answer Discussion |
13 | Reading the Source Observation Presentation | Foucault and Bio-Politics | Lecture Question and Answer Discussion |
14 | Reading the Source Observation Presentation | Habermas and Duty of Modernity | Lecture Question and Answer Discussion |
15 | Reading the Source Observation Presentation | General Evaluation | Lecture Question and Answer Discussion |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Ritzer, G. (2012). Sosyoloji Kuramlarıi 1st Edition, Istanbul: Deki. |
Pateman, C., “Kardesler Arasi Toplumsal Sozlesme”, Sivil Toplum ve Devlet, der. John Keane, Trns. Aksu Bora, Ayrinti, 1993 |
Simmel, Yabanci, Bireysellik ve Kultur icinde, Metis, s. 149-155 |
Benjamin, Tarih Kavrami Uzerine, Pasajlar icinde, Yapi Kredi Publications, s. 37-50 |
Adorno, Kultur Endustrisini Yeniden Dusunurken, Cogito,Yaz 2003 |
Park, Buyu, Zihniyet ve Sehir Hayati, Sehir icinde, Heretik Publications, 2015, s. 173 |
Burgess, Sehrin Buyumesi: Arastirmaya Giris, Sehir icinde, Heretik Publications, 2015, s. 89-107 |
Homans, George Caspar.(2017) "Contemporary theory in sociology." Sociological Methods. 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 | ||||||
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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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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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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 | 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 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 182 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 7,1 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 7,0 |