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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

SOS201

Course Name:

Classical Sociological Theory

Course Semester:

Fall

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:

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 İLKER ÇAYLA

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to introduce students to the ideas and works of classical theoreticians who laid the foundations of the discipline of sociology.
Course Content:	Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim, Max Weber's ideas, Georg Simmel, Thorstein Veblen, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, and W.E.B. Like DuBois, 19. The concepts, topics and theories of other prominent social thinkers who lived in the late 20th and early 20th century and made valuable contributions to theoretical sociology with their social analysis will be examined.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Define the basic issues of classical sociology theory.
2) Evaluate the ideas of important names in classical sociology theory.
3) Discuss how the theories of classical sociologists affect discipline.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Will be able to distinguish and compare basic theoretical approaches.
Field Specific Competence
1) Explain different approaches and criticisms of sociology.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction of the course
2)	The Importance of Society and Social Theory	Elliott, A. 2014. Contemporary Social Theory, pp. 1-17
3)	Structural Functionalism: Parsons & Merton	Dillon, M. 2014. Introduction to Sociological Theory, pp. 155-182.
4)	Symbolic Interactionism and Sociology of Erving Goffman	Johnson, D.P. Contemporary Sociological Theory, pp.109-136.
5)	Theories of Conflict: Weberian Tradition	Wallace, R. & Wolf, A. 1995. Contemporary Sociological Theory, pp. 142-181.
6)	Neo-Marxism and Critical Theory	Elliott, A. 2014. Contemporary Social Theory, pp. 40-142.
7)	Contemporary Critical Theory: Jürgen Habermas	Elliott, A. 2014. Contemporary Social Theory, pp. 177-205.
8)	Midterm
9)	Sexuality, Body and Power: Michel Foucault	Dillon, M. 2014. Introduction to Sociological Theory, ss. 369-392.
10)	Structuring Theories : Giddens and Bourdieu I	Elliott, A. 2014. Contemporary Social Theory, pp. 144-175.
11)	Structuring Theories : Giddens and Bourdieu II	Elliott, A. 2014. Contemporary Social Theory, pp. 144-175.
12)	SPRING BREAK
13)	Networks, Risks, Flows: Bauman and Beck	Elliott, A. 2014. Contemporary Social Theory, pp. 291-330.
14)	Networks, Risks, Flows: Bauman and Beck	Elliott, A. 2014. Contemporary Social Theory, pp. 291-330.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

• Aristoteles. (1993) Politika, (çev. M. Tunçay) İstanbul: Remzi Kitabevi.
• Arslan, Ahmet. (1997) İbn-i Haldun’un İlim ve Fikir Dünyası, Ankara: Vadi Yayınları.
• Aron, Raymond. (1989) Sosyolojik Düşüncenin Evreleri, (çev. Korkmaz Alemdar)
• Ankara: Bilgi Yayınevi.
• Barnes, Harry Elmer. (1948). An Introduction to the History of Sociology, Chicago ve Londra: The University of Chicago Press.
• De Tocqueville, Alexis de. (1962) Amerikan Demokrasisi (çev. Taner Timur) İstanbul:
• El-Fârâbî, Ebu Nasr. (1997) İdeal Devlet, (açıklamalı çev. A. Arslan) Ankara: Vadi Yayınları.
• İbn Haldun, (1990) Mukaddime I, (çev. Zakir K. Ugan): İstanbul: MEB Yayınları.
• Swingewood, Alan. (1991) A Short History of Sociological Thought, (2nd ed.) Macmillan. Ders notları

References:

• İbn Haldun, (1990) Mukaddime I, (çev. Zakir K. Ugan): İstanbul: MEB Yayınları.
• Swingewood, Alan. (1991) A Short History of Sociological Thought, (2nd ed.) Macmillan. Ders notları

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	3	5	2	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.	3
4)	Graduates with a good knowledge of at least one foreign language and one foreign language at the entry level.	1
5)	Gains a professional perspective with good observation ability and empathy.	3
6)	Gains the ability to collect local, national and international data and conduct research in the field of social science.	3
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.	4
8)	Adopts various internship programs and applied studies.	1
9)	Gains knowledge to work as a researcher, consultant or expert in the public or private sector.	3
10)	Complies with the ethical rules accepted and encouraged by TÜBİTAK, YÖK and TÜBA and universal science within the context of research, and education.	3

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	64
Field Work	1	60
Study Hours Out of Class	1	47
Midterms	1	1
Final	1	1
Total Workload		173