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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

SOS403

Course Name:

Current Debates in Sociology I

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
4	0	4	12

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

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 dealt with, to show what is shaped in the problematic framework.
Course Content:	The course covers current issues in sociology such as war, peace, democracy, immigration, sexual identities and queer theory. 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.

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) Have the necessary conceptual infrastructure for critical thinking.
2) Learn the theoretical debates already existing in sociology literature.
Field Specific Competence
1) 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)	Postmodern Theory: Jean-François Lyotard/Frederic Jameson	Adams, N. Bert&R.A. Sydie. ( 2001) Sociological Theory, Pine Forge Press, Thosand Oaks, California, London, New Delhi.Allan K. (2006) Contmporaray Social and Sociological Theory, Pine Forge Press, Thosand Oaks, California, London, New Delhi
2)	Modernization and Mind: Jürgen Habermas	Adams, N. Bert&R.A. Sydie. ( 2001) Sociological Theory, Pine Forge Press, Thosand Oaks, California, London, New Delhi. Allan K. (2006) Contmporaray Social and Sociological Theory, Pine Forge Press, Thosand Oaks, California, London, New Delhi. Elliot, Anthony (1999). The Blackwell Reader in Contemporary Social Theory, Blackwell Publishing.
3)	Consequences of Settlement and Modernity: Anthony Giddens	Adams, N. Bert&R.A. Sydie. ( 2001) Sociological Theory, Pine Forge Press, Thosand Oaks, California, London, New Delhi. Allan K. (2006) Contmporaray Social and Sociological Theory, Pine Forge Press, Thosand Oaks, California, London, New Delhi. Elliot, Anthony (1999). The Blackwell Reader in Contemporary Social Theory, Blackwell Publishing.
4)	Post-Structuralism: Michel Foucault	Adams, N. Bert&R.A. Sydie. ( 2001) Sociological Theory, Pine Forge Press, Thosand Oaks, California, London, New Delhi. Allan K. (2006) Contmporaray Social and Sociological Theory, Pine Forge Press, Thosand Oaks, California, London, New Delhi. Elliot, Anthony (1999). The Blackwell Reader in Contemporary Social Theory, Blackwell Publishing.
5)	Gramatology: Jacques Derrida	Adams, N. Bert&R.A. Sydie. ( 2001) Sociological Theory, Pine Forge Press, Thosand Oaks, California, London, New Delhi. Allan K. (2006) Contmporaray Social and Sociological Theory, Pine Forge Press, Thosand Oaks, California, London, New Delhi. Elliot, Anthony (1999). The Blackwell Reader in Contemporary Social Theory, Blackwell Publishing.
6)	Consumption and Operation: Zygmunt Bauman	Adams, N. Bert&R.A. Sydie. ( 2001) Sociological Theory, Pine Forge Press, Thosand Oaks, California, London, New Delhi. Allan K. (2006) Contmporaray Social and Sociological Theory, Pine Forge Press, Thosand Oaks, California, London, New Delhi.
7)	Consumption Society, Simulation and Simulakra: Jean Baudrillard	Adams, N. Bert&R.A. Sydie. ( 2001) Sociological Theory, Pine Forge Press, Thosand Oaks, California, London, New Delhi. Allan K. (2006) Contmporaray Social and Sociological Theory, Pine Forge Press, Thosand Oaks, California, London, New Delhi. Elliot, Anthony (1999). The Blackwell Reader in Contemporary Social Theory, Blackwell Publishing.
8)	Midterm	Adams, N. Bert&R.A. Sydie. ( 2001) Sociological Theory, Pine Forge Press, Thosand Oaks, California, London, New Delhi. Allan K. (2006) Contmporaray Social and Sociological Theory, Pine Forge Press, Thosand Oaks, California, London, New Delhi. Elliot, Anthony (1999). The Blackwell Reader in Contemporary Social Theory, Blackwell Publishing.
9)	World System: Immanuel Wallerstein	Adams, N. Bert&R.A. Sydie. ( 2001) Sociological Theory, Pine Forge Press, Thosand Oaks, California, London, New Delhi. Allan K. (2006) Contmporaray Social and Sociological Theory, Pine Forge Press, Thosand Oaks, California, London, New Delhi. Elliot, Anthony (1999). The Blackwell Reader in Contemporary Social Theory, Blackwell Publishing.
10)	Network Society: Manuel Castells	Adams, N. Bert&R.A. Sydie. ( 2001) Sociological Theory, Pine Forge Press, Thosand Oaks, California, London, New Delhi. Allan K. (2006) Contmporaray Social and Sociological Theory, Pine Forge Press, Thosand Oaks, California, London, New Delhi. Elliot, Anthony (1999). The Blackwell Reader in Contemporary Social Theory, Blackwell Publishing.
11)	Cultural Structuralist Theory: Pierre Bourdieu	Adams, N. Bert&R.A. Sydie. ( 2001) Sociological Theory, Pine Forge Press, Thosand Oaks, California, London, New Delhi. Allan K. (2006) Contmporaray Social and Sociological Theory, Pine Forge Press, Thosand Oaks, California, London, New Delhi. Elliot, Anthony (1999). The Blackwell Reader in Contemporary Social Theory, Blackwell Publishing.
12)	Risk Society: Ulrich Beck	Adams, N. Bert&R.A. Sydie. ( 2001) Sociological Theory, Pine Forge Press, Thosand Oaks, California, London, New Delhi. Allan K. (2006) Contmporaray Social and Sociological Theory, Pine Forge Press, Thosand Oaks, California, London, New Delhi. Elliot, Anthony (1999). The Blackwell Reader in Contemporary Social Theory, Blackwell Publishing.
13)	Democracy and Society: Alain Touraine	Adams, N. Bert&R.A. Sydie. ( 2001) Sociological Theory, Pine Forge Press, Thosand Oaks, California, London, New Delhi. Allan K. (2006) Contmporaray Social and Sociological Theory, Pine Forge Press, Thosand Oaks, California, London, New Delhi. Elliot, Anthony (1999). The Blackwell Reader in Contemporary Social Theory, Blackwell Publishing.
14)	Criticism of Modernism and Postmodernism: David Harvey	Adams, N. Bert&R.A. Sydie. ( 2001) Sociological Theory, Pine Forge Press, Thosand Oaks, California, London, New Delhi. Allan K. (2006) Contmporaray Social and Sociological Theory, Pine Forge Press, Thosand Oaks, California, London, New Delhi. Elliot, Anthony (1999). The Blackwell Reader in Contemporary Social Theory, Blackwell Publishing.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Adams, N. Bert&R.A. Sydie. ( 2001) Sociological Theory, Pine Forge Press, Thosand Oaks, California, London, New Delhi. Allan K. (2006) Contmporaray Social and Sociological Theory, Pine Forge Press, Thosand Oaks, California, London, New Delhi. Elliot, Anthony (1999). The Blackwell Reader in Contemporary Social Theory, Blackwell Publishing.
References:	Elliot, Anthony (1999). The Blackwell Reader in Contemporary Social Theory, Blackwell Publishing.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
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
Reading
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	56
Study Hours Out of Class	13	117
Presentations / Seminar	14	32
Project	1	50
Midterms	1	50
Paper Submission	1	60
Final	1	1
Total Workload		366