Interdisciplinary Family Counseling Thesis Master
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Interdisciplinary Family Counseling Thesis Master
Course Details
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Interdisciplinary Family Counseling Thesis Master
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82811106 | Current Theories And Approaches İn Sociology | 1 | Autumn | 1 | 3+0+0 | 7 | 7 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | - |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Interactive discussions, delivering presentations, and composing a brief essay on contemporary sociological theories |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Berkay ÇETİN |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Berkay ÇETİN | C-131 | [email protected] | 7541 | Monday 13:30-14:30 |
Course Content
Examination of Theories and Theorists within the Frameworks of Phenomenological Sociology, Ethnomethodology, Critical Theory, Structural Marxism, Post-structuralism, Postmodernism, and Relational Sociology
Objectives of the Course
By the end of this course, the student will critically evaluate the perspectives of contemporary sociological theorists within a critical framework.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Phenomenological Approach: E. Husserl and A. Schutz |
| 2 | Ethnomethodological Approach: H. Garfinkel |
| 3 | Symbolic Interactionism: George Herbert Mead and Herbert Blumer |
| 4 | Symbolic Interactionism: George Herbert Mead and Herbert Blumer |
| 6 | Critical Theory |
| 7 | Critical Theory |
| 8 | Structural Marxism |
| 9 | Structural Marxism |
| 10 | Post-structuralism |
| 11 | Postmodernism |
| 12 | Pierre Bourdieu: Field, Capital, and Habitus |
| 13 | Pierre Bourdieu: Field, Capital, and Habitus |
| 14 | General Discussion of the Course |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Ümit Tatlıcan – Writings on Sociology and Social Theory – Sentez Yayınları – 2001 |
| D. W. Francis, E. C. Cuff, W. W. Sharrock – Perspectives in Sociology – Translated by Ümit Tatlıcan – Say Yayınları – 2015 |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Homework | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Projects | - | - |
| Midterms | - | - |
| Final Exam | - | - |
| Total | 40 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 7 | 98 |
| Midterms | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 1 | 28 | 28 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 1 | 28 | 28 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Total Work Load: | 210 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 7 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 7 | ||
