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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03270039 | Critical Sociology | 4 | Spring | 8 | 3+0+0 | 3 | 4 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. İlknur EKİZ ATAŞER |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. İlknur EKİZ ATAŞER | C-132 | [email protected] | 7680 | Tuesday 14:00 |
Course Content
The relationship between critical sociology and the discipline of sociology and the explanation of the Frankfurt school's theories and pioneers.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of the course is critical of society and is to discuss how to contribute to this discipline.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | X |
| 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. | 5 |
| P2 | Being knowledgeable about sociological concepts, theories, methods, and effectively using them in the research process and project development. | 5 |
| P3 | Being able to relate sociology to other disciplines and having the ability to work with these disciplines. | 5 |
| P5 | Being well-versed in contemporary sociological concepts, periodical changes, and field-specific knowledge. | 5 |
| P6 | Having the ability to understand, analyze, and propose solutions for social developments. | 5 |
| P7 | Evaluating the history and pioneers of the discipline of sociology. | 5 |
| P9 | Analyzing and using information with a critical perspective and acting in accordance with societal values. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Revealing social truths using sociological reasoning. | P.1.3 | 1 |
| O2 | Analyzing social events and evaluating them from different perspectives. | P.1.4 | 1 |
| O3 | Creating original interpretations by looking at social realities from new perspectives. | P.1.6 | 1 |
| O4 | Remembering basic sociological concepts, theories, methods and field applications. | P.2.1 | 1 |
| O5 | Analyzing interactions between sociology and other disciplines. | P.3.4 | 1 |
| O6 | Analyzing current sociological concepts and periodic changes. | P.5.4 | 1 |
| O7 | Analyzing social developments and understanding the underlying causes of events. | P.6.4 | 1 |
| O8 | Relating the thoughts of pioneer sociologists to current sociological problems. | P.7.3 | 1 |
| O9 | Analyzing information and data in depth, identifying contradictions and inconsistencies. | P.9.4 | 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 | Frankfurt Okulunun Özellikleri |
| 2 | Toplumsal ve Politik Durum |
| 3 | Eleştirel Burjuvalar |
| 4 | Sosyal Araştırmalar Enstitüsü |
| 5 | Horkheimer ve Materyalizm |
| 6 | Alman Toplumu: Şafak ve Alacakaranlık |
| 7 | Ara sınav |
| 8 | Bir Toplumsal Bütünlük Teorisine Doğru |
| 9 | Kalifiye İşçiler ve Memurlar Üzerine Araştırma |
| 10 | Aydınlanmanın Diyalektiği |
| 11 | Minima Moralia: Sakatlanmış Yaşamdan Yansımalar |
| 12 | Faşizm ve Toplum |
| 13 | Araçsal Aklın Eleştirisi |
| 14 | Kültür Eleştirisi |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Raymond Geuss, Eleştirel Teori: Habermas ve Frankfurt Okulu, Ayrıntı Yayınları, 2009 |
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 | 4 | 56 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 12 | 2 | 24 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 20 | 2 | 40 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 120 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 4 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P2 | P3 | P5 | P6 | P7 | P9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Revealing social truths using sociological reasoning. | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O2 | Analyzing social events and evaluating them from different perspectives. | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O3 | Creating original interpretations by looking at social realities from new perspectives. | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O4 | Remembering basic sociological concepts, theories, methods and field applications. | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - |
| O5 | Analyzing interactions between sociology and other disciplines. | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - |
| O6 | Analyzing current sociological concepts and periodic changes. | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - |
| O7 | Analyzing social developments and understanding the underlying causes of events. | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| O8 | Relating the thoughts of pioneer sociologists to current sociological problems. | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - |
| O9 | Analyzing information and data in depth, identifying contradictions and inconsistencies. | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 |