SOS524 Social History and MemoryIstanbul 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: SOS524
Course Name: Social History and Memory
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 define the concept of social history and to explain its scope, to introduce the customs, cultures, beliefs, lifestyles, etc. of societies, with the eye of social and social life effects on world history. is examining.
Course Content: It is to examine the discipline of history within the framework of its sociological, economic and social aspects, to make the historical perspective productive on the scientific plane, to bring a methodological and epistemological approach to social history.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Analyze the ideas of major schools in social historiography.
2) Gains knowledge of social historiography literature.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Develops the ability to understand and transfer social history.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Translates social history into everyday language with an extraordinary sense of history.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) What is Social History? Toplumsal Tarih Çalışmaları (Çağlar KEYDER, İletişim Yayıncılık)
2) Annales School Toplumsal Tarih Çalışmaları (Çağlar KEYDER, İletişim Yayıncılık)
3) British Marxist Historians and History from Below Toplumsal Tarih Çalışmaları (Çağlar KEYDER, İletişim Yayıncılık)
4) History of Everyday Life Toplumsal Tarih Çalışmaları (Çağlar KEYDER, İletişim Yayıncılık)
5) Foucault: Microanalysis of Economics, State, and Social Control Toplumsal Tarih Çalışmaları (Çağlar KEYDER, İletişim Yayıncılık)
6) postmodernity Toplumsal Tarih Çalışmaları (Çağlar KEYDER, İletişim Yayıncılık)
7) orientalism Toplumsal Tarih Çalışmaları (Çağlar KEYDER, İletişim Yayıncılık)
8) Midterm Toplumsal Tarih Çalışmaları (Çağlar KEYDER, İletişim Yayıncılık)
9) Subaltern School Toplumsal Tarih Çalışmaları (Çağlar KEYDER, İletişim Yayıncılık)
10) Gender Studies Toplumsal Tarih Çalışmaları (Çağlar KEYDER, İletişim Yayıncılık)
11) Development of Ottoman Historiography Toplumsal Tarih Çalışmaları (Çağlar KEYDER, İletişim Yayıncılık)
12) Development of Republican Historiography Toplumsal Tarih Çalışmaları (Çağlar KEYDER, İletişim Yayıncılık)
12) Development of Republican Historiography Toplumsal Tarih Çalışmaları (Çağlar KEYDER, İletişim Yayıncılık)
13) Sources and Methodology in Ottoman – Turkish Social Historiography Toplumsal Tarih Çalışmaları (Çağlar KEYDER, İletişim Yayıncılık)
14) Labor History Studies in Turkey and Peasant Studies in Turkey Toplumsal Tarih Çalışmaları (Çağlar KEYDER, İletişim Yayıncılık)

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Toplumsal Tarih Çalışmaları (Çağlar KEYDER, İletişim Yayıncılık)
References: Toplumsal Tarih Çalışmaları (Çağlar KEYDER, İletişim Yayıncılık) temel ders kitabı olmak üzere çeşitli kitap ve makalelerden faydalanılması planlanmaktadır.

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. 4
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
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
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. 4
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. 4

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Homework

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