| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction To Sociology | FEL107 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 1 | Fall | 5 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Hürşad Sinan ÖZBEK
Associate Prof. Dr. Meriç BİLGİÇ
Associate Prof. Dr. Bora ERDAĞI
Associate Prof. Dr. Aslı KAYHAN
Associate Prof. Dr. Güvenç ŞAR
Associate Prof. Dr. Fehmi ÜNSALAN
Research Assistant Dr. Seyda KESİKOĞLU
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Clarifying the main sociological perspectives and sociological theories
2) Discussing the development of sociology as a science and its differences from the other social sciences.
3) Developing an ability to apply these perspectives and theories to contemporary social problems
4) Exploring the critical link between social structures, social forces and individual circumstances
5) Using the sociological perspective or imagination to interpret the real world
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||
| 1 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||
| 1 | Middle | |
| 2 | No relation | |
| 3 | No relation | |
| 4 | No relation | |
| 5 | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Introduction to Philosophy
Course Contents
> Sociological Imagination, What is Sociology? > The Sociology of Sociology – Historical Roots: Rise of Modern Capitalism and The Enlightenment > Double Revolutions and the Changing Nature of Work > Transformations of Class and Gender Relations > Classical Sociological Perspectives I - Karl Marx > Classical Sociological Perspectives II - Emile Durkheim > Classical Sociological Perspectives III- Max Weber
Weekly Schedule
1) An overview of the discipline of sociology2) Sociological Imagination
3) Sociological İmagination; Theoretical Perspectives
4) History of modern societies and sociology
5) The Age of Enlightenment, the French Revolution, and Industrial Revolution
6) The Age of Enlightenment, the French Revolution, and Industrial Revolution
7) Transformation of the work
8) Midterm
9) Transformation of the work
10) The Relationship Between Economy and Politics
11) The Rise of Social Sphere
12) Karl Marx: Alienation, Class Conflict
13) Emile Durkheim: The Divison of Labour, Anomie, Organic Solidarity
14) Max Weber: Capitalism, Rationality, Bureaucracy
15) General Evaluation
Recommended or Required Reading
1- VC
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required