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| Code | FEL703 |
| Name | Contemporary Sociological Theories |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
To know the basic concepts and theories of sociology, to know the current theories, to be able to use these theories
Course Content
Classical and current theories and paradigms in sociology
Course Precondition
No prerequisites
Resources
Basic books and articles of classical and contemporary theories
Notes
Reviews and critical writings on sociological theories
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Defines the concept of contemporary sociological theory |
| LO02 | Ability to distinguish classical and contemporary sociological theories |
| LO03 | Ability to classify theories |
| LO04 | Evaluate theories in terms of explanatory power |
| LO05 | Ability to compare theories |
| LO06 | Abilitiy to use appropriate theories |
| LO07 | Contributing to theoretical discussions |
| LO08 | Knowing what feminism is |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The philosophy group develops its theoretical knowledge at the level of expertise in its education. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the differences between related disciplines within philosophy group education. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Discusses the interaction between related disciplines in philosophy group education. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses the knowledge acquired in philosophy group education in solving social problems. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Solve problems in philosophy group education using scientific research methods. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Independently discusses problems related to people, society and values | 4 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Independently carries out a study that requires expertise in the philosophy group education. | 4 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility individually and/or within a team | 3 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses knowledge related to the field in business and daily life with awareness of social responsibility. | 5 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Conducts research on basic problems in the sources in the fields of philosophy, psychology and sociology. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Presents knowledge in the field and solutions to the problems encountered in a systematic and consistent manner, both verbally and in writing. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Independently discusses problems related to people, society and values | 5 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Has computer skills that can be used for scientific research required by philosophy group education. | 5 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Communicates verbally and in writing using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level. | 4 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Discusses the subject covered during philosophy group education with a critical approach. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | It carries out its work on the subject it deals with within the framework of philosophy group education, taking into account ethical values. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Evaluates the subject discussed in philosophy group education in terms of world problems. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Major Sociological Theories | Reading key publications on the relevant theory | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 2 | Interactionist Perspective | Reading key publications on the relevant theory | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 3 | Functionalist Perspective | Reading key publications on the relevant theory | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 4 | Conflict Perspective | Reading key publications on the relevant theory | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 5 | Social Exchange Theory | Reading key publications on the relevant theory | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
| 6 | Sociology and Phenomenology | Reading key publications on the relevant theory | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 7 | Frankfurt School, Technical and Instrumental Reason | Reading key publications on the relevant theory | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparation for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Portfolyo |
| 9 | Formal Sociology and Essentialism | Reading key publications on the relevant theory | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 10 | Socialization and Social Learning Theories | Reading key publications on the relevant theory | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 11 | Tourism and Entertainment Sociology | Reading key publications on the relevant theory | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 12 | Feminism | Reading key publications on the relevant theory | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 13 | Information, Comunication and Communuty | Reading key publications on the relevant theory | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 14 | Digitilaziation and Social Networks | Reading key publications on the relevant theory | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 15 | Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary Studies | Reading key publications on the relevant theory | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparation for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Portfolyo |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparation for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Portfolyo |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||