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Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
SOS201BClassical Sociological 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)
Doç. Dr. İlhan KARACA
Learning Outcomes
1Students can define the main issues of classical sociological theory.
2They explain the different approaches within sociological theory and the criticisms of these approaches.
3They can examine the views of leading thinkers of classical sociological theory.
4They can identify and compare the differences between them using the terms of the main theoretical approaches.
5They can critique how the theories of classical sociologists contribute to and influence 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
3The Effect of the French Revolution and the Industrial Revolution on the Birth of Sociology
4Saint-Simon
5Alexis De Tocqueville I
6Alexis De Tocqueville II
7The Basis of the Auguste Comte's Thoughts and The Emergence of Social Theory: Montesquieu, Saint-Simon, Condorced, Turgot
8Mid-term exam
9Auguste Comte's Sociological Approach
10Karl Marx
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 Examination111
Final Examination122
Attending Lectures14342
Self Study14684
Individual Study for Mid term Examination7214
Individual Study for Final Examination14342
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)185
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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