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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

SOS318

Course Name:

Contemporary Sociological Theory II

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	11

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 İLKER ÇAYLA

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to provide students with the necessary conceptual equipment for critical thinking, to incorporate them into the theoretical debates that exist today and to bring them to the competence to express them. The focus is primarily on introducing the issues that are dealt with;
Course Content:	The course will focus on the current issues in sociology, human and society, politics, etc. questions will be discussed sociologically from a comparative perspective. Each course will be taught on the basis of a main reading text. It is a must to read the texts in question by the students. The following thematic topics will be covered.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Analyze the theories and thoughts of contemporary sociologists in sociological literature.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Learn the theoretical debates already existing in sociology literature.
Field Specific Competence
1) Have the necessary conceptual infrastructure for critical thinking.
2) Raise awareness on problems, conflicts and dilemmas in the modern social world.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Poststructuralism and Postmodernism	Cuff, E.C., Sharrock, W.W. Francis, D.W. (2013). Sosyolojide Perspektifler. İstanbul: Say Yayınları, Sf: 259-282 Cuff, E.C., Sharrock, W.W. Francis, D.W. (2013). Sosyolojide Perspektifler. İstanbul: Say Yayınları, Sf: 320-336
2)	Poststructuralism and Postmodernism	Jameson, F. (1990) “ Postmodernism Ya Da Geç Kapitalizmin Kültürel mantığı, Postmodernizm içinde, e.d. N. Zeka. Kıyı Yayınları, 1990, sf.59–116
3)	Poststructuralism and Postmodernism	Boyne, R., A. Rattansi, (1993)“Postmodernizmde Kuram ve Siyaset”, Birikim, No.56. Aralık, 1993
4)	Poststructuralism	Sarup, M. (1995) “Derrida ve Yapıbozum”, Postyapısalcılık ve Postmodernizm içinde, M. Sarup, Ark Yayınevi, , sf. 39–71 Cuff, E.C., Sharrock, W.W. Francis, D.W. (2013). Sosyolojide Perspektifler. İstanbul: Say Yayınları, Sf: 309-320
5)	Postmarkism and Radical Democracy	Laclau, E. (1994) “Kurtuluşun Ötesi”, Birikim, No.66, Ekim 1994 Laclau, E.(1995) “Politika ve Modernitenin Sınırları”, Postmodernist Burjuva Liberalizmi içinde, Sarmal Yayınevi, 1995, sf. 81–104 27 Mart 2014 Laclau, E. (2008) Hegemonya ve Sosyalist Strateji, 3. Bölüm, Birikim Yayınları, Mouffe, Ch. “Radikal Demokrasi: Modern mi, Postmodern mi”, Modernite Versus Postmodernite içinde, e.d. M. Küçük, Vadi Yayınları, 1993, sf.182–196
6)	Postmarkism and Radical Democracy	Laclau, E. (1994) “Kurtuluşun Ötesi”, Birikim, No.66, Ekim 1994 Laclau, E.(1995) “Politika ve Modernitenin Sınırları”, Postmodernist Burjuva Liberalizmi içinde, Sarmal Yayınevi, 1995, sf. 81–104 27 Mart 2014 Laclau, E. (2008) Hegemonya ve Sosyalist Strateji, 3. Bölüm, Birikim Yayınları, Mouffe, Ch. “Radikal Demokrasi: Modern mi, Postmodern mi”, Modernite Versus Postmodernite içinde, e.d. M. Küçük, Vadi Yayınları, 1993, sf.182–196
7)	PostFordism and PostIndustrialism	Harvey, David(1997) Postmodernliğin Durumu. Metis Yayınları, sf:143–224 Murray, R. (1995) “Fordizm ve PostFordizm”, Yeni Zamanlar içinde, e.d. S. Hall ve M. Jacques, Ayrıntı Yayınları, 1995, sf. 46–62 15-17 Nisan 2014 Rustin, M. (1995) “Yeni Zamanlar Sorunu” Yeni Zamanlar içinde, S. Hall ve M: Jacques, Ayrıntı Yayınları, sf. 225–244 Urry, J. (1995) “Örgütlü Kapitalizmin Sonu”, Yeni Zamanlar içinde, e.d. S. Hall ve M. Jacques, Ayrıntı yayınları, , sf. 95–104
8)	Midterm	All documents
9)	Postcolonialism	Cuff, E.C., Sharrock, W.W. Francis, D.W. (2013). Sosyolojide Perspektifler. İstanbul: Say Yayınları, Sf: 433-439 During, S.(1995) “Günümüzde Postmodernizm yada PostKolonyalizm”, Post Modernist Burjuva Liberalizmi içinde, Sarmal Yayınevi, sf:105–128 Loomba, A.(2000) Kolonyalizm Postkolonyalizm. Ayrıntı, sf: 9–127, 273–286 Yeğenoğlu, M.(1995) “Sömürge Sonrası Dünyada Göçmen Kimliği”, Mürekkep, No: 34, 1995, sf. 71–80
10)	Postcolonialism	Cuff, E.C., Sharrock, W.W. Francis, D.W. (2013). Sosyolojide Perspektifler. İstanbul: Say Yayınları, Sf: 433-439 During, S.(1995) “Günümüzde Postmodernizm yada PostKolonyalizm”, Post Modernist Burjuva Liberalizmi içinde, Sarmal Yayınevi, sf:105–128 Loomba, A.(2000) Kolonyalizm Postkolonyalizm. Ayrıntı, sf: 9–127, 273–286 Yeğenoğlu, M.(1995) “Sömürge Sonrası Dünyada Göçmen Kimliği”, Mürekkep, No: 34, 1995, sf. 71–80
11)	SPRING BREAK
12)	PostFordism and PostIndustrialism	Harvey, David(1997) Postmodernliğin Durumu. Metis Yayınları, sf:143–224 Murray, R. (1995) “Fordizm ve PostFordizm”, Yeni Zamanlar içinde, e.d. S. Hall ve M. Jacques, Ayrıntı Yayınları, 1995, sf. 46–62 15-17 Nisan 2014 Rustin, M. (1995) “Yeni Zamanlar Sorunu” Yeni Zamanlar içinde, S. Hall ve M: Jacques, Ayrıntı Yayınları, sf. 225–244 Urry, J. (1995) “Örgütlü Kapitalizmin Sonu”, Yeni Zamanlar içinde, e.d. S. Hall ve M. Jacques, Ayrıntı yayınları, , sf. 95–104
13)	Postcolonialism:	Cuff, E.C., Sharrock, W.W. Francis, D.W. (2013). Sosyolojide Perspektifler. İstanbul: Say Yayınları, Sf: 433-439 During, S.(1995) “Günümüzde Postmodernizm yada PostKolonyalizm”, Post Modernist Burjuva Liberalizmi içinde, Sarmal Yayınevi, sf:105–128 Loomba, A.(2000) Kolonyalizm Postkolonyalizm. Ayrıntı, sf: 9–127, 273–286 Yeğenoğlu, M.(1995) “Sömürge Sonrası Dünyada Göçmen Kimliği”, Mürekkep, No: 34, 1995, sf. 71–80
14)	Postcolonialism:	Cuff, E.C., Sharrock, W.W. Francis, D.W. (2013). Sosyolojide Perspektifler. İstanbul: Say Yayınları, Sf: 433-439 During, S.(1995) “Günümüzde Postmodernizm yada PostKolonyalizm”, Post Modernist Burjuva Liberalizmi içinde, Sarmal Yayınevi, sf:105–128 Loomba, A.(2000) Kolonyalizm Postkolonyalizm. Ayrıntı, sf: 9–127, 273–286 Yeğenoğlu, M.(1995) “Sömürge Sonrası Dünyada Göçmen Kimliği”, Mürekkep, No: 34, 1995, sf. 71–80

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Löwy, Michael (2007) Yangın Alarmı, İstanbul: Versus.
Akçay, Eylem (2005) “İstanbul’da bir Araf”, Sosyoloji Öğrencileri Kongresi’nde sunulmuş bildiri.
Yardımcı, Sibel (2006) “Türk-Yunan Sınırında bir ‘Belirsizlik Mıntıkası’: Afrika Kökenlilerin İstanbul’da Yasadışı Göç ve Yerleş(eme)me Deneyimi”, Firdevs Gümüşoğlu (der.) Terör, Şiddet ve Toplum içinde, İstanbul: Bağlam Yayıncılık.
Yaşlı, Fatih, “Hayata Dönüş”, Radikal 2, 24 Aralık 2006, s. 1.
Wieviorka, Annette (2006) “Auschwitz: Toplama Kampı”, 60 Yıl Sonra Auschwitz, İstanbul: İletişim.
Diken, Bülent (2004) “From Refugee Camps to Gated Communities: Biopolitics and the End of the City” Citizenship Studies, 8(1).
Hardt, Michael ve Antonio Negri (2004). “Birinci Bölüm: Savaş” Çokluk. İmparatorluk Çağında Savaş ve Demokrasi, İstanbul: Ayrıntı.
Arendt, H (2009) Kötülüğün Sıradanlığı, İstanbul: Metis.

References:

Hardt, Michael ve Antonio Negri (2004). “Birinci Bölüm: Savaş” Çokluk. İmparatorluk Çağında Savaş ve Demokrasi, İstanbul: Ayrıntı.
Arendt, H (2009) Kötülüğün Sıradanlığı, İstanbul: Metis.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	4	2	3
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
Lesson
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	80
Study Hours Out of Class	1	80
Presentations / Seminar	1	80
Project	1	80
Midterms	1	1
Final	1	1
Total Workload		322