Master of Arts in Social and Cultural Studies with thesis
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code:

SOS502

Course Name:

Cultural Theories

Course Semester:

Spring

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:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. 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:

At the end of this course the student will explain and comment on culture and the concepts related to culture (cultural integration, national culture, global culture, civilization, cultural diffusion, cultural assimilation, cultural change, subculture, counterculture, acculturation, amalgamation, cultural relativism, and ethnocentrism), interaction between cultures, and transition between cultures, the basic approach about culture, cultural theories, globalisation and global culture debates.

Course Content:

-Culture and the concepts related to culture (cultural integration, national culture, global culture, civilization, cultural diffusion, cultural assimilation, cultural change, subculture, counterculture, acculturation, amalgamation, cultural relativism, ethnocentrism),
- Interaction between cultures,
- Transition between cultures,
- The basic approach about culture,
- Cultural theories
- Globalisation and global culture debates

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Explain the scope of cultural theories.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Discusses the place of cultural theories in other human and social sciences.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Defines evolutionist, historicist, functionalist and structuralist theories of anthropology.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Culture and basic concepts of culture	Smith, Philip (2005). Kültürel Kuram, (Çev. Selime Güzelsarı), İstanbul: Babil.
2)	Cultute and basic concepts of culture	Smith, Philip (2005). Kültürel Kuram, (Çev. Selime Güzelsarı), İstanbul: Babil.
3)	Culture and basic concepts of culture	Smith, Philip (2005). Kültürel Kuram, (Çev. Selime Güzelsarı), İstanbul: Babil.
4)	Interaction between cultures	Smith, Philip (2005). Kültürel Kuram, (Çev. Selime Güzelsarı), İstanbul: Babil.
5)	Interaction between cultures	Smith, Philip (2005). Kültürel Kuram, (Çev. Selime Güzelsarı), İstanbul: Babil.
6)	The Scope and Characteristics of Culture: Cultural processes, Cultural differences, Cultural change, Cultural relativity	Haviland, A. William: Kültürel Antropoloji, Çev. Hüsamettin İnaç, İstanbul, Kaknüs Yayınları, 2002. Güvenç, Bozkurt: İnsan ve Kültür, İstanbul, Remzi Yayınevi, 1971. Wells, Calvin: Sosyal Antropoloji Açısından İnsan ve Dünyası, Çev. Erzen Onur, İstanbul, Remzi Yayınevi, 1972.
7)	Culture and Personality, Gender	Haviland, A. William: Kültürel Antropoloji, Çev. Hüsamettin İnaç, İstanbul, Kaknüs Yayınları, 2002. Güvenç, Bozkurt: İnsan ve Kültür, İstanbul, Remzi Yayınevi, 1971. Wells, Calvin: Sosyal Antropoloji Açısından İnsan ve Dünyası, Çev. Erzen Onur, İstanbul, Remzi Yayınevi, 1972.
8)	Cross-cultural transition	Smith, Philip (2005). Kültürel Kuram, (Çev. Selime Güzelsarı), İstanbul: Babil.
9)	Cross-cultural transition	Smith, Philip (2005). Kültürel Kuram, (Çev. Selime Güzelsarı), İstanbul: Babil.
10)	Basic approaches to culture	Smith, Philip (2005). Kültürel Kuram, (Çev. Selime Güzelsarı), İstanbul: Babil.
11)	Basic approaches to culture	Smith, Philip (2005). Kültürel Kuram, (Çev. Selime Güzelsarı), İstanbul: Babil.
12)	Cultural theories	Smith, Philip (2005). Kültürel Kuram, (Çev. Selime Güzelsarı), İstanbul: Babil.
13)	Cultural theories	Smith, Philip (2005). Kültürel Kuram, (Çev. Selime Güzelsarı), İstanbul: Babil.
14)	Globalization and global culture debates	Smith, Philip (2005). Kültürel Kuram, (Çev. Selime Güzelsarı), İstanbul: Babil.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Smith, Philip (2005). Kültürel Kuram, (Çev. Selime Güzelsarı), İstanbul: Babil.

References:

BENEDICT, Ruth.(1999). Kültür Örüntüleri, (Çev. Mustafa Topal), Ankara: Öteki Yayınevi
BOCK, Fhilip K.(2001). İnsan Davranışının Kültürel Temelleri, (Çev. N. Serpil Altuntek) Ankara: İmge Kitabevi.
MALİNOWSKİ, Bronislaw.(1992). Bilimsel Bir Kültür Teorisi, (Çev. Saadet Özkal), İstanbul: Kabalcı Yayınevi.
ROBERTSON, Roland. (1999). Küreselleşme: Toplum Kuramı ve Küresel Kültür, (Çev. Ümit Hüsrev Yolsal), Ankara: Bilim ve Sanat.
TURHAN, Mümtaz.(1969). Kültür Değişmeleri, İstanbul:Millî Eğitim Basımevi.
UYGUR, Nermi.(1996). Kültür Kuramı, İstanbul: Yapı Kredi Yayınları

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) Learn which concepts and theories in sociology are used in production of knowledge and how the knowledge produced is grounded in social reality.
2) Learn which sociological approaches and methods of analysis are used in which sociological fields and areas of specialization, and present and publish the original findings from these analyses, both individually and in teams, in accordance with academic principles.
3) Discuss critically cause and effect relationships used in sociological perspectives; thereby formulate visions, aims and targets by identifying gaps in the existing knowledge in their areas of interest.
4) Analyze and determine the formation, the structure and future development of such institutions as family, state, education and religion critically and scientifically; and develop policy proposals for implementation.
5) Gain lifelong learning skills and competencies, use them in everyday life situations and professional contexts, and thereby develop, implement and manage projects, with socially responsible approaches.
6) Combine sociology with other social sciences such as psychology, philosophy and anthropology, employ interdisciplinary approaches, and thereby develop new conceptualizations and interpretations.
7) Learn to conduct sociological research by using both qualitative and quantitative methods, select the subject, develop a research question, formulate a theoretical framework with variables and hypotheses, prepare questionnaires, collect and analyze data from a sample, write a research report, and disseminate the findings in professional fields of interest within a social, cultural, and ethical framework.
8) Acquire skills and competencies for taking initiative in evaluating and changing norms while implementing decisions in social problem areas.
9) Pursue national and international publications and innovations and thereby find solutions to problems using qualitative and quantitative data and publish and disseminate best practices.
10) Know, contribute to, and participate in current sociological debates, and be ready to go ahead with a third cycle program.
11) Have unbiased attitudes towards the universality of social rights and social justice, value high standards of quality, respect cultural values, promote environmental protection, health and work safety at work, and be open to change.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Learn which concepts and theories in sociology are used in production of knowledge and how the knowledge produced is grounded in social reality.	5
2)	Learn which sociological approaches and methods of analysis are used in which sociological fields and areas of specialization, and present and publish the original findings from these analyses, both individually and in teams, in accordance with academic principles.	4
3)	Discuss critically cause and effect relationships used in sociological perspectives; thereby formulate visions, aims and targets by identifying gaps in the existing knowledge in their areas of interest.	5
4)	Analyze and determine the formation, the structure and future development of such institutions as family, state, education and religion critically and scientifically; and develop policy proposals for implementation.	5
5)	Gain lifelong learning skills and competencies, use them in everyday life situations and professional contexts, and thereby develop, implement and manage projects, with socially responsible approaches.	3
6)	Combine sociology with other social sciences such as psychology, philosophy and anthropology, employ interdisciplinary approaches, and thereby develop new conceptualizations and interpretations.	5
7)	Learn to conduct sociological research by using both qualitative and quantitative methods, select the subject, develop a research question, formulate a theoretical framework with variables and hypotheses, prepare questionnaires, collect and analyze data from a sample, write a research report, and disseminate the findings in professional fields of interest within a social, cultural, and ethical framework.	3
8)	Acquire skills and competencies for taking initiative in evaluating and changing norms while implementing decisions in social problem areas.	4
9)	Pursue national and international publications and innovations and thereby find solutions to problems using qualitative and quantitative data and publish and disseminate best practices.	4
10)	Know, contribute to, and participate in current sociological debates, and be ready to go ahead with a third cycle program.	4
11)	Have unbiased attitudes towards the universality of social rights and social justice, value high standards of quality, respect cultural values, promote environmental protection, health and work safety at work, and be open to change.	5

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Reading

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	42
Midterms	1	70
Final	1	70
Total Workload		182