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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

SOS325

Course Name:

Sociology of Law

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	5

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

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):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to draw attention to the sociological perspectives that can be brought into legal studies as the source and symbolic form of an important social institution, order and control.
Course Content:	The course generally covers an interdisciplinary approach to sociology and law. The first courses include sociological theories on law, and the following courses contain theoretical approaches to empirical concepts such as legal culture, legal action and legal profession.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Students will be able to understand and explain the mutual relationship between law and social change as a social institution in theoretical and empirical context.
Learning Competence
1) Students will be able to identify and distinguish different perspectives on legal sociology, jurisprudence and common sense.
2) Student has the chance to apply social-legal theories while preparing a research proposal
Field Specific Competence
1) To be able to understand the main legal system and types of law and to understand the similarities and differences between the legal systems in contemporary societies
2) Students will be able to master qualitative and quantitative research methods in the fields of law and sociology.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Definition of law, sources of law	Can, Cahit, Hukuk Sosyolojisinin Oluşumu, Savaş Yay, 1992 Öktem, Niyazi, Hukuk Felsefesi ve Hukuk Sosyolojisi.
2)	Society, law and social change	Can, Cahit, Hukuk Sosyolojisinin Oluşumu, Savaş Yay, 1992 Öktem, Niyazi, Hukuk Felsefesi ve Hukuk Sosyolojisi.
3)	Law and power	Can, Cahit, Hukuk Sosyolojisinin Oluşumu, Savaş Yay, 1992 Öktem, Niyazi, Hukuk Felsefesi ve Hukuk Sosyolojisi.
4)	Law and ideology	Can, Cahit, Hukuk Sosyolojisinin Oluşumu, Savaş Yay, 1992 Öktem, Niyazi, Hukuk Felsefesi ve Hukuk Sosyolojisi.
5)	Law and language	Can, Cahit, Hukuk Sosyolojisinin Oluşumu, Savaş Yay, 1992 Öktem, Niyazi, Hukuk Felsefesi ve Hukuk Sosyolojisi.
6)	Law and rhetoric	Can, Cahit, Hukuk Sosyolojisinin Oluşumu, Savaş Yay, 1992 Öktem, Niyazi, Hukuk Felsefesi ve Hukuk Sosyolojisi.
7)	Midterm	Can, Cahit, Hukuk Sosyolojisinin Oluşumu, Savaş Yay, 1992 Öktem, Niyazi, Hukuk Felsefesi ve Hukuk Sosyolojisi.
8)	Legal uncertainty and jurisprudence	Can, Cahit, Hukuk Sosyolojisinin Oluşumu, Savaş Yay, 1992 Öktem, Niyazi, Hukuk Felsefesi ve Hukuk Sosyolojisi.
8)	Legal uncertainty and jurisprudence	Can, Cahit, Hukuk Sosyolojisinin Oluşumu, Savaş Yay, 1992 Öktem, Niyazi, Hukuk Felsefesi ve Hukuk Sosyolojisi.
9)	Law and literature	Can, Cahit, Hukuk Sosyolojisinin Oluşumu, Savaş Yay, 1992 Öktem, Niyazi, Hukuk Felsefesi ve Hukuk Sosyolojisi.
10)	Law as a literary genre	Can, Cahit, Hukuk Sosyolojisinin Oluşumu, Savaş Yay, 1992 Öktem, Niyazi, Hukuk Felsefesi ve Hukuk Sosyolojisi.
11)	What is justice?	Can, Cahit, Hukuk Sosyolojisinin Oluşumu, Savaş Yay, 1992 Öktem, Niyazi, Hukuk Felsefesi ve Hukuk Sosyolojisi.
12)	Justice as a metaphor	Can, Cahit, Hukuk Sosyolojisinin Oluşumu, Savaş Yay, 1992 Öktem, Niyazi, Hukuk Felsefesi ve Hukuk Sosyolojisi.
13)	Differences between law and justice	Can, Cahit, Hukuk Sosyolojisinin Oluşumu, Savaş Yay, 1992 Öktem, Niyazi, Hukuk Felsefesi ve Hukuk Sosyolojisi.
14)	Law, justice and deconstruction	Can, Cahit, Hukuk Sosyolojisinin Oluşumu, Savaş Yay, 1992 Öktem, Niyazi, Hukuk Felsefesi ve Hukuk Sosyolojisi.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Hart, H.L.A, Hukuk, Özgürlük ve Ahlak, Dost, 2000 Foucault, Michel, Hapishanenin Doğuşu, İmge, 2000 Can, Cahit, Hukuk Sosyolojisinin Oluşumu, Savaş Yay, 1992 Öktem, Niyazi, Hukuk Felsefesi ve Hukuk Sosyolojisi.
References:	Can, Cahit, Hukuk Sosyolojisinin Oluşumu, Savaş Yay, 1992 Öktem, Niyazi, Hukuk Felsefesi ve Hukuk Sosyolojisi.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	5	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	48
Field Work	1	30
Study Hours Out of Class	1	60
Midterms	1	1
Final	1	1
Total Workload		140