Sociology
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

SOS215

Course Name:

History of Turkish Sociology

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Prof. Dr. ESRA KÖTEN

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi CEM ZAFER
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi İLKER ÇAYLA

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The basic purpose of this course is to acquaint students with the basic characteristics of sociological thinking and tradition of research which is unique to Turkey. It aims at introducing the major sociological figures, including their perspectives and conceptual contributions to the field of sociology.
Course Content:	This course deals with the history of sociology in Turkey by referring to different studies that examine phenomena such as modernization, social structure studies, gender, social class, and urbanization.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Explain the origins of the history of Turkish sociology
2) Define prominent social scientists in the history of sociology.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Explain the transformations in the history of Turkish sociology.
Learning Competence
1) Analyzes different approaches in the history of Turkish sociology.
Field Specific Competence
1) Discusses different methodologies in Turkish sociology.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	• Explanation of the lesson plan • Explanation of the lesson topic • Evaluation of the sociological approach
2)	To explain the currents of thought in the last period of the Ottoman Empire. • To define Ottoman modernization movements • To analyze the ideas of Ottoman intellectuals against westernization • Evaluating the influence of intellectuals in the formation of the Constitutional Monarchy • To describe Ottoman political thought
3)	• Evaluating Ottoman social history • Explaining Naima's works • Explaining the works of Ahmed Cevdet Pasha • Evaluating the works of Mehmed Ali Şevki
4)	. Background of Ziya Gökalp's intellectual structure . Definition of the idea of separation of Persian and civilization . Analysis of Ziya Gökalp's method . Evaluation of the entry of positivism into Turkish sociology
5)	. Background of Ziya Gökalp's intellectual structure . Definition of the idea of separation of Persian and civilization . Analysis of Ziya Gökalp's method . Evaluation of the entry of positivism into Turkish sociology
6)	• Explaining the place of Prince Sabahattin in Turkish Sociology • Defining Prince Sabahattin's understanding of Social Structure • Analyzing its relationship with the Science Sociale school • Explaining the Decentralized Management approach
7)	. Explaining the place of social science according to Hilmi Ziya Ülken . To define the subject and characteristics of Ülken's sociology . To explain Hilmi Ziya Ülken's methods and research techniques . Analyzing the relationship between social change, westernization and historical materialism in Ülken's writings
8)	Midterm
9)	• To explain Niyazi Berkes' views and thoughts on social science • Analyzing modernization in terms of social change according to Niyazi Berkes • Discussing Western influences according to Berkes
10)	• Explaining the sociology studies of the 1950-1960 period • Identifying new institutions in this period • To analyze the period in terms of Turkish sociological history • To discuss the new sociology movement • Assessing the position of village sociology
11)	• To explain the place of Mübeccel Kıray in the history of Turkish Sociology • Explaining Kıray's concept of change • To analyze Mübeccel Kıray's concept of buffer institution • To discuss Mübeccel Kıray's views on the concept of family
12)	• Explaining Şerif Mardin's place in sociology • To define the center-periphery relationship of Mardin • Analyzing Mardin's sociological methodology
13)	• Explaining post-1980 sociological approaches • Analyzing this period in the history of Turkish sociology • Discussing the social transformation in Turkey after 1980
14)	General evaluation • Turkish sociology history • Theorists in the history of Turkish sociology
15)	General evaluation
16)

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Türk Sosyoloji Tarihi. Bayram Kaçmaz. Doğu Kitabevi Yayınları. Istanbul. 2013
References:	Emre Kongar. Türk Toplum Bilimcileri. Remzi Kitabevi. 2012

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Gains the ability to interpret social developments with the theoretical knowledge that is acquired and a critical perspective.
2) Has knowledge about other disciplines and is open to lifelong learning to be able to success interdisciplinary work.
3) Has the ability to observe social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of data collection, interpretation and announcement while conducting research in the field.
4) Graduates with a good knowledge of at least one foreign language and one foreign language at the entry level.
5) Gains a professional perspective with good observation ability and empathy.
6) Gains the ability to collect local, national and international data and conduct research in the field of social science.
7) Can make explanations to expert or non-expert audiences about their field or social issues, inform them and convey their thoughts, problems and solutions clearly in written and oral form.
8) Adopts various internship programs and applied studies.
9) Gains knowledge to work as a researcher, consultant or expert in the public or private sector.
10) Complies with the ethical rules accepted and encouraged by TÜBİTAK, YÖK and TÜBA and universal science within the context of research, and education.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Gains the ability to interpret social developments with the theoretical knowledge that is acquired and a critical perspective.	5
2)	Has knowledge about other disciplines and is open to lifelong learning to be able to success interdisciplinary work.	5
3)	Has the ability to observe social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of data collection, interpretation and announcement while conducting research in the field.
4)	Graduates with a good knowledge of at least one foreign language and one foreign language at the entry level.
5)	Gains a professional perspective with good observation ability and empathy.
6)	Gains the ability to collect local, national and international data and conduct research in the field of social science.
7)	Can make explanations to expert or non-expert audiences about their field or social issues, inform them and convey their thoughts, problems and solutions clearly in written and oral form.
8)	Adopts various internship programs and applied studies.
9)	Gains knowledge to work as a researcher, consultant or expert in the public or private sector.
10)	Complies with the ethical rules accepted and encouraged by TÜBİTAK, YÖK and TÜBA and universal science within the context of research, and education.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Lesson
Reading
Homework
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Presentation
Reporting

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Presentation	3	% 20
Midterms	3	% 40
Final	3	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Study Hours Out of Class	1	60
Presentations / Seminar	1	40
Midterms	1	30
Final	1	3
Total Workload		175