Sociology
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Sociology
Course Details
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Sociology
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03250012 | Contemporary Sociological Theory | 3 | Autumn | 5 | 3+0+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Narrative, discussion |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | there is no |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Döne AYHAN |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Döne AYHAN | C BLOK-7611 | [email protected] | 7611 | Wednesday 14.00-15.30 |
Course Content
200 / 5.000
The content of this course consists of the views of some sociologists who have been in the structural functionalist, structural conflict and social behaviorist paradigms since the twentieth century.
The content of this course consists of the views of some sociologists who have been in the structural functionalist, structural conflict and social behaviorist paradigms since the twentieth century.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to comprehend, analyze and discuss paradigms that are characterized as modern theories and postmodern. To understand the rationale of the emergence of modern and postmodern paradigms, to discuss and interpret these paradigms and to complete the process of sociological knowledge.
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 |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | To gain sociological reasoning skills and to reveal and interpret social facts. | 4 |
| P2 | Being knowledgeable about sociological concepts, theories, methods, and effectively using them in the research process and project development. | 4 |
| P5 | Being well-versed in contemporary sociological concepts, periodical changes, and field-specific knowledge. | 4 |
| P7 | Evaluating the history and pioneers of the discipline of sociology. | 4 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Understand the basic principles of sociological reasoning. | P.1.2 | 1 |
| O2 | Revealing social truths using sociological reasoning. | P.1.3 | 1 |
| O3 | Analyzing social events and evaluating them from different perspectives. | P.1.4 | 1 |
| O4 | Integrating and using sociology knowledge with other disciplines. | P.3.3 | 1 |
| O5 | Understanding current sociological concepts and periodic changes. | P.5.2 | 1 |
| O6 | Understanding the basic causes and effects of social developments. | P.6.2 | 1 |
| O7 | Applying social developments effectively in research and analysis. | P.6.3 | 1 |
| O8 | Remembering the basic historical events and important figures of the discipline of sociology. | P.7.1 | 1 |
| O9 | Understanding the evolution of the discipline of sociology and distinguishing basic periods. | P.7.2 | 1 |
| O10 | Relating the thoughts of pioneer sociologists to current sociological problems. | P.7.3 | 1 |
| O11 | Analyzing the works of pioneer sociologists from a critical perspective. | P.7.4 | 1 |
| O12 | Evaluating the history and pioneers of the discipline of sociology. | P.7.5 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | background of contemporary social theories |
| 2 | modernization theory |
| 3 | Postmodernism Theory |
| 4 | Social Exchange Theory |
| 5 | Symbolic Interactionism Theory |
| 6 | Conflict Theory |
| 7 | Critical Theory |
| 8 | Midterm |
| 9 | Post-Industrial Society model D. Bell |
| 10 | Risk Society U. Beck |
| 11 | P. Bourdieu and types of capital |
| 12 | Body Theory |
| 13 | Baudrillard and simulation and simulacra |
| 14 | General evaluation |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | R. Wallace, A. Wulf (2013), Contemporary Sociology Theories, Doğubatı Publications |
| Çağdaş Sosyoloji Teorileri, Margaret M. Poloma, Çevirmen: Hayriye Erbaş |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
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 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterms | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 2 | 15 | 30 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 144 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4,80 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P3 | P5 | P6 | P7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Understand the basic principles of sociological reasoning. | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| O2 | Revealing social truths using sociological reasoning. | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| O3 | Analyzing social events and evaluating them from different perspectives. | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| O4 | Integrating and using sociology knowledge with other disciplines. | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| O5 | Understanding current sociological concepts and periodic changes. | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| O6 | Understanding the basic causes and effects of social developments. | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| O7 | Applying social developments effectively in research and analysis. | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| O8 | Remembering the basic historical events and important figures of the discipline of sociology. | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| O9 | Understanding the evolution of the discipline of sociology and distinguishing basic periods. | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| O10 | Relating the thoughts of pioneer sociologists to current sociological problems. | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| O11 | Analyzing the works of pioneer sociologists from a critical perspective. | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| O12 | Evaluating the history and pioneers of the discipline of sociology. | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 |