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| Code | FELH702 |
| Name | Basic Concepts and Theories of Sociology |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 7 ECTS |
| National Credit | 0 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Bilimsel Hazırlık |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. CAHİT ASLAN
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of the course is sociology, which examines society and the elements of society as a whole. An overview of the basic concepts, phenomena and approaches of science is to gain angle. In this lesson; basic tools of sociology, its history, development, After presenting its relationship with other sciences (especially economics and political science), Basic concepts and sub-branches of sociology will be discussed.
Course Content
The definition of sociology, its subject, purpose, boundaries and place within the social sciences, general and brief information about the development of social thought in the period before the emergence of sociology as a science, the birth and development of sociology as a science, the basic views of some sociologists who pioneered the birth of sociology, Turkey The birth and development of sociology in Turkey: The sociological views of Ziya Gökalp and Prince Sabahattin, the basic features of contemporary sociology, general information about methodology in sociology, examination of the concepts of group social status, social role, social structure and social relations. Determinism and factors affecting social relations.
Course Precondition
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Resources
Giddens, A., 2008, Sosyoloji, Kırmızı Yayınları, İstanbul.
Notes
Giddens, A., 2008, Sosyoloji, Kırmızı Yayınları, İstanbul.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Be able to define basic sociology concepts such as society, individual, culture, social structure, social change and social relations. |
| LO02 | To understand the scientific nature of sociology, its methods and its relationship with other social sciences. |
| LO03 | By analyzing social events and phenomena from a sociological perspective, critical thinking skills can be developed. |
| LO04 | Learn the classical sociological theories developed by founders such as Durkheim, Marx and Weber and the basic principles of these theories. |
| LO05 | Explain feminist theory, postmodernism, critical theory, and other contemporary sociological approaches. |
| LO06 | Explains the processes of social change and development and examines historical and current examples of these processes. |
| LO07 | By analyzing the effects of culture on social structure, it evaluates the role of cultural differences in social relations. |
| LO08 | It develops solution proposals by associating current social problems such as unemployment, inequality, migration and globalization with sociological theories. |
| LO09 | Understand the role of sociology in applied fields such as education, health, economics and politics and discuss the contribution of sociology in these fields. |
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. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the differences between related disciplines within philosophy group education. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Discusses the interaction between related disciplines in philosophy group education. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses the knowledge acquired in philosophy group education in solving social problems. | 5 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Solve problems in philosophy group education using scientific research methods. | 2 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Independently discusses problems related to people, society and values | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Independently carries out a study that requires expertise in the philosophy group education. | 1 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility individually and/or within a team | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses knowledge related to the field in business and daily life with awareness of social responsibility. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Conducts research on basic problems in the sources in the fields of philosophy, psychology and sociology. | 2 |
| 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 | 3 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Has computer skills that can be used for scientific research required by philosophy group education. | 1 |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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 | None non | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
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| 2 | Definition and basic characteristics of sociology. Relationship of sociology with other sciences • Relationship of sociology with other sciences | The relevant source will be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Concept and types of society. Culture: Definition, elements and functions. Cultural differences and cultural interaction. | The relevant source will be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | What is social structure? Its elements and functioning. Social systems and functional analysis. | The relevant source will be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Social status and its types. Role conflict and role reinforcement. Social groups and their types. | The relevant source will be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | The concept and importance of socialization. Factors affecting socialization. Family, education and media in the socialization process. | The relevant source will be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Values, norms and social control. Traditions, customs and social habits. Cultural change and modernization. | The relevant source will be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Prepariton for midterm exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | The structure, functions and change of the family. Religion and its social effects. The social functions of education. Economic systems and social inequality. | The relevant source will be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Foundations of social stratification. Social classes, status and power relations. Social mobility. | The relevant source will be read | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 11 | Causes and consequences of social change. Modernization theories and criticisms. Globalization and its effects. | The relevant source will be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | What is social deviance? Theories of deviance. Crime, punishment and social reactions. Social control mechanisms. | The relevant source will be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Auguste Comte, Emile Durkheim and Max Weber. Karl Marx and conflict theory. | The relevant source will be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Functionalism and structural functionalism. Symbolic interactionism and ethnomethodology. Postmodern sociology. | The relevant source will be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Summarize the concepts covered throughout the course. The role of sociology in understanding social problems. Discussion: Current sociological issues. | The relevant source will be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Prepariton for midterm exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Prepariton for midterm exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 3 | 13 | 39 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 166 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,64 | ||
| ECTS | 7 ECTS | ||