Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Introduction of the course |
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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.
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7) |
Contemporary Critical Theory: Jürgen Habermas |
Elliott, A. 2014. Contemporary Social Theory, pp. 177-205.
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8) |
Midterm |
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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 |
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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. |
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
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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6) |
Combine sociology with other social sciences such as psychology, philosophy and anthropology, employ interdisciplinary approaches, and thereby develop new conceptualizations and interpretations. |
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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. |
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8) |
Acquire skills and competencies for taking initiative in evaluating and changing norms while implementing decisions in social problem areas. |
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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. |
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10) |
Know, contribute to, and participate in current sociological debates, and be ready to go ahead with a third cycle program. |
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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. |
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