SOS515 Poststructuralism, Deconstruction and Feminist TheoryIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Master of Arts in Social and Cultural Studies with thesisGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
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: SOS515
Course Name: Poststructuralism, Deconstruction and Feminist Theory
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 6
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Department Elective
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):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to explain postmodernism and poststructuralism approaches to the students.
Course Content: The content of this course is modernism, postmodernism, poststructuralism, Michel Foucault, Nietzsche and Derrida

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Students will be able to understand and transfer the concept of postmodernism
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Students understand and transfer the concept of poststructuralism
2) The student knows the names of postmodernism and poststructuralism.
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) Student will be able to analyze postmodernism and poststructuralism approaches in daily life.

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction M. Sarup(2004),Postmodernizm ve Postyapısalcılık, Bilim ve Sanat yayınları
2) Modernism I M. Sarup(2004),Postmodernizm ve Postyapısalcılık, Bilim ve Sanat yayınları
3) Modernism II M. Sarup(2004),Postmodernizm ve Postyapısalcılık, Bilim ve Sanat yayınları
4) Postmodernism I M. Sarup(2004),Postmodernizm ve Postyapısalcılık, Bilim ve Sanat yayınları
5) Postmodernism II M. Sarup(2004),Postmodernizm ve Postyapısalcılık, Bilim ve Sanat yayınları
6) Post Structuralism I M. Sarup(2004),Postmodernizm ve Postyapısalcılık, Bilim ve Sanat yayınları
7) Post Structuralism II M. Sarup(2004),Postmodernizm ve Postyapısalcılık, Bilim ve Sanat yayınları
8) Midterm M. Sarup(2004),Postmodernizm ve Postyapısalcılık, Bilim ve Sanat yayınları
9) Nietzsche ve Derrida I M. Sarup(2004),Postmodernizm ve Postyapısalcılık, Bilim ve Sanat yayınları
10) Nietzsche ve Derrida II M. Sarup(2004),Postmodernizm ve Postyapısalcılık, Bilim ve Sanat yayınları
11) Michel Foucault I M. Sarup(2004),Postmodernizm ve Postyapısalcılık, Bilim ve Sanat yayınları
12) Michel Foucault II M. Sarup(2004),Postmodernizm ve Postyapısalcılık, Bilim ve Sanat yayınları
13) Presentations M. Sarup(2004),Postmodernizm ve Postyapısalcılık, Bilim ve Sanat yayınları
14) Presentations M. Sarup(2004),Postmodernizm ve Postyapısalcılık, Bilim ve Sanat yayınları
15) General Evaluation M. Sarup(2004),Postmodernizm ve Postyapısalcılık, Bilim ve Sanat yayınları
16) Final Exam M. Sarup(2004),Postmodernizm ve Postyapısalcılık, Bilim ve Sanat yayınları

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: M. Sarup(2004),Postmodernizm ve Postyapısalcılık, Bilim ve Sanat yayınları
References: M. Sarup(2004),Postmodernizm ve Postyapısalcılık, Bilim ve Sanat yayınları

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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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.
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.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Lesson
Homework

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

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
Study Hours Out of Class 14 80
Midterms 1 20
Final 1 25
Total Workload 167