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Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
SOS201Classical Sociology Theories ICompulsory236
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
To introduce the classical theories of sociology by discussing certain theorists whose works have shaped the discipline and to discuss the effects of them on the development of the discipline itself.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi İlhan KARACA
Learning Outcomes
1The students will be able to define the main issues of classical sociological theory.
2will be able to explain different approaches and their critiques in the sociological theory.
3will be able to evaluate the ideas of significant names in classical sociological theory.
4will be able to differentiate and compare basic theoretical approaches by recognizing their concepts.
5will be able to discuss the effects of the theory of classical sociologists on the discipline.
Mode of Delivery
Normal Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
The course introduces classical theories of sociology. The main approaches in the discipline are examined through the discussion of the names like Saint-Simon, Alexis De Tacquaville, Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim, Max Weber.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Presentation and overview of the course
2The Founding Ideas of Sociological Thought
3Industrial Revolution and French Revolution in the Process of the Emergence of Sociology
4Saint-Simon
5Alexis De Tacqueeville I
6Alexis De Tacqueeville I
7Auguste Comte and The Emergence of Social Theory The Basis of the Comte's Thought: Montesquieu, Turgot, Condorced, Saint-Simon
8Auguste Comte's Sociological Approach
9Mid-term exam
10Karl Marx: The Bais and Context of Marx's Thought: Hegel, Feuerbach, Adam Simith, Engels
11Karl Marx's Sociological Approach
12Max Weber
13Max Weber
14Emile Durkheim
15Emile Durkheim
16exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Freyer, H. 2012; Sosyolojik Kuramlar Tarihi, Doğubatı Yayınları Bottomore, T.N.; Sosyolojik Çözümlemenin Tarihi, Çev. Mete Tunçay-Aydın Uğur, V Yayınları, Aron, R.,1998 Sosyolojik Düşüncenin Evreleri, Çev. Korkmaz Alemdar, Türkiye İş Bankası Kültür Yayınları, J. J. Rousseau, Toplum Anlaşması, MEB Yayınları, Bottomore, T. 1990;Seçkinler ve Toplum, Gündoğan Yayınları Marx, K. Ve F. Engels. Felsefe İncelemeleri, Yordam Yayınları 2009 Brosious, B.2008; Tarihin Yapıları, Yordam Yayınları
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination19090
Final Examination19090
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)180
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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