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:

SOS504

Course Name:

Seminar

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	0	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):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to organize seminars with different sociology titles that will present a different perspective to the students in each course.
Course Content:	The content of the course covers basic sociological theories, definitions that are the key to understanding sociology, and current sociological developments.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Has basic knowledge of the rules of operation of people and inter-communal relations.
2) Have basic knowledge of the causes and consequences of the transformations their societies are going through.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Reaches original information sources in the field of social and behavioral sciences by using written and visual records. Transfers the knowledge and skills acquired in the field, both orally and in writing.
2) When she/he is involved in business life, he reflects the difference created by his theoretical background and conceptual richness to his individual career.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	City and Sociology Presentation	Begel, Ernest Begel. (1996) “Kentlerin Doğuşu”, (Çev: Özden Arıkan) COGİTO, sayı 8. İstanbul: YKY.
2)	What is Modernity and Postmodernity?	1. Best, S. ve Kellner (2016). Postmodern Teori. İstanbul: Ayrıntı Yayınları. 2. Murphy, J. W. (1995). Postmodern Toplumsal Analiz ve Postmodern Eleştiri, Eti Yayınları 3. Slattery, M. (2007). Sosyolojide Temel Fikirler. İstanbul: Sentez Yayınları 4. Kızılçelik, S. (2018). Çağdaş Sosyal Teorisyenler.Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık .
3)	Intellectual foundations of postmodernism	1. Best, S. ve Kellner (2016). Postmodern Teori. İstanbul: Ayrıntı Yayınları. 2. Murphy, J. W. (1995). Postmodern Toplumsal Analiz ve Postmodern Eleştiri, Eti Yayınları 3. Slattery, M. (2007). Sosyolojide Temel Fikirler. İstanbul: Sentez Yayınları 4. Kızılçelik, S. (2018). Çağdaş Sosyal Teorisyenler.Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık
4)	Fordism Post Fordism	1. Best, S. ve Kellner (2016). Postmodern Teori. İstanbul: Ayrıntı Yayınları. 2. Murphy, J. W. (1995). Postmodern Toplumsal Analiz ve Postmodern Eleştiri, Eti Yayınları 3. Slattery, M. (2007). Sosyolojide Temel Fikirler. İstanbul: Sentez Yayınları 4. Kızılçelik, S. (2018). Çağdaş Sosyal Teorisyenler.Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık
5)	Current modes of production: Unorganized Capitalism	. Best, S. ve Kellner (2016). Postmodern Teori. İstanbul: Ayrıntı Yayınları. 2. Murphy, J. W. (1995). Postmodern Toplumsal Analiz ve Postmodern Eleştiri, Eti Yayınları 3. Slattery, M. (2007). Sosyolojide Temel Fikirler. İstanbul: Sentez Yayınları 4. Kızılçelik, S. (2018). Çağdaş Sosyal Teorisyenler.Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık
6)	Postmodernity; City and Architecture	1. Best, S. ve Kellner (2016). Postmodern Teori. İstanbul: Ayrıntı Yayınları. 2. Murphy, J. W. (1995). Postmodern Toplumsal Analiz ve Postmodern Eleştiri, Eti Yayınları 3. Slattery, M. (2007). Sosyolojide Temel Fikirler. İstanbul: Sentez Yayınları 4. Kızılçelik, S. (2018). Çağdaş Sosyal Teorisyenler.Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık .
7)	Midterm	1. Best, S. ve Kellner (2016). Postmodern Teori. İstanbul: Ayrıntı Yayınları. 2. Murphy, J. W. (1995). Postmodern Toplumsal Analiz ve Postmodern Eleştiri, Eti Yayınları 3. Slattery, M. (2007). Sosyolojide Temel Fikirler. İstanbul: Sentez Yayınları 4. Kızılçelik, S. (2018). Çağdaş Sosyal Teorisyenler.Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık .
8)	Mass Culture / McDonaldization / Simulation Age	1. Best, S. ve Kellner (2016). Postmodern Teori. İstanbul: Ayrıntı Yayınları. 2. Murphy, J. W. (1995). Postmodern Toplumsal Analiz ve Postmodern Eleştiri, Eti Yayınları 3. Slattery, M. (2007). Sosyolojide Temel Fikirler. İstanbul: Sentez Yayınları 4. Kızılçelik, S. (2018). Çağdaş Sosyal Teorisyenler.Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık .
9)	Globalization and Nation States	1. Best, S. ve Kellner (2016). Postmodern Teori. İstanbul: Ayrıntı Yayınları. 2. Murphy, J. W. (1995). Postmodern Toplumsal Analiz ve Postmodern Eleştiri, Eti Yayınları 3. Slattery, M. (2007). Sosyolojide Temel Fikirler. İstanbul: Sentez Yayınları 4. Kızılçelik, S. (2018). Çağdaş Sosyal Teorisyenler.Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık .
10)	Fluid Society, Spectacle Society	1. Best, S. ve Kellner (2016). Postmodern Teori. İstanbul: Ayrıntı Yayınları. 2. Murphy, J. W. (1995). Postmodern Toplumsal Analiz ve Postmodern Eleştiri, Eti Yayınları 3. Slattery, M. (2007). Sosyolojide Temel Fikirler. İstanbul: Sentez Yayınları 4. Kızılçelik, S. (2018). Çağdaş Sosyal Teorisyenler.Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık .
11)	From Structuralism to Poststructuralism	1. Best, S. ve Kellner (2016). Postmodern Teori. İstanbul: Ayrıntı Yayınları. 2. Murphy, J. W. (1995). Postmodern Toplumsal Analiz ve Postmodern Eleştiri, Eti Yayınları 3. Slattery, M. (2007). Sosyolojide Temel Fikirler. İstanbul: Sentez Yayınları 4. Kızılçelik, S. (2018). Çağdaş Sosyal Teorisyenler.Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık .
12)	Migration and Mobilization in Contemporary Society	1. Best, S. ve Kellner (2016). Postmodern Teori. İstanbul: Ayrıntı Yayınları. 2. Murphy, J. W. (1995). Postmodern Toplumsal Analiz ve Postmodern Eleştiri, Eti Yayınları 3. Slattery, M. (2007). Sosyolojide Temel Fikirler. İstanbul: Sentez Yayınları 4. Kızılçelik, S. (2018). Çağdaş Sosyal Teorisyenler.Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık .
13)	Ecological Problems/Risk Society	1. Best, S. ve Kellner (2016). Postmodern Teori. İstanbul: Ayrıntı Yayınları. 2. Murphy, J. W. (1995). Postmodern Toplumsal Analiz ve Postmodern Eleştiri, Eti Yayınları 3. Slattery, M. (2007). Sosyolojide Temel Fikirler. İstanbul: Sentez Yayınları 4. Kızılçelik, S. (2018). Çağdaş Sosyal Teorisyenler.Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık .
14)	Postmodernism and Critical Theory	1. Best, S. ve Kellner (2016). Postmodern Teori. İstanbul: Ayrıntı Yayınları. 2. Murphy, J. W. (1995). Postmodern Toplumsal Analiz ve Postmodern Eleştiri, Eti Yayınları 3. Slattery, M. (2007). Sosyolojide Temel Fikirler. İstanbul: Sentez Yayınları 4. Kızılçelik, S. (2018). Çağdaş Sosyal Teorisyenler.Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık .

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Tezler
References:	Araştırma raporları

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
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.	3
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.	3
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.	3
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.	5
6)	Combine sociology with other social sciences such as psychology, philosophy and anthropology, employ interdisciplinary approaches, and thereby develop new conceptualizations and interpretations.	3
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.	5
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.	5
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.	3

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Reading

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Homework
Presentation
Reporting

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