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Description of Individual Course Units| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | SOS128 | Sociology of Modernity | Elective | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| | Level of Course Unit | | Second Cycle | | Objectives of the Course | | By the conclusion of this course, students will be equipped to compare and contrast various thinkers' methodologies and analyses effectively. They will have acquired a comprehensive understanding of the historical-sociological outcomes and dynamics associated with industrialism, capitalist development, and modernization. Furthermore, they will possess a scientific comprehension of these concepts, grasp fundamental theoretical approaches, and be able to apply them to address contemporary social issues with innovative solutions. | | Name of Lecturer(s) | | Doç.Dr. Süleyman YURTTAŞ | | Learning Outcomes | | 1 | Present different social thinkers' theories and approaches | | 2 | Compare and contrast different social thinkers' theories and approaches. | | 3 | Write the historical development of sociological thought | | 4 | Explain and conceive sets of thinking of modernity theorisions |
| | Mode of Delivery | | Normal Education | | Prerequisites and co-requisities | | - | | Recommended Optional Programme Components | | - | | Course Contents | | This course will delve into the emergence of modern capitalism and industrial society, alongside the concurrent changes in science, culture, economy, and politics, as well as the fundamental social transformations and challenges that ensued. Subsequently, it will explore diverse perspectives from various thinkers, examining how the conceptual frameworks (e.g., positivism, functionalism, evolution, social class, class struggle, capitalism, capital, meta, skilllessness, alienation, proletarianization, polarization) outlined in their writings have evolved and influenced sociological research and the development of schools of thought. | | Weekly Detailed Course Contents | |
| 1 | The development of Sociological Thought | | | | 2 | Theories and principles of modernity | | | | 3 | Political dimensions of modernity | | | | 4 | Economic dimensions of modernity | | | | 5 | Social and cultural dimensions of modernity | | | | 6 | Classical Sociology and modernity analysis: Weber, Marx, Simmel and Durkheim | | | | 7 | Modernity theorists: Giddens | | | | 8 | Modernity theorists: Touraine | | | | 9 | Modernity theorists: Habermas | | | | 10 | Modernity theorists: Bauman | | | | 11 | Modernity theorists: Beck | | | | 12 | Modernity theorists: Wagner | | | | 13 | Alternative Modernity debates and Türkiye | | | | 14 | Criticism of modernity and postmodernity debates | | | | 15 | | | | | 16 | | | |
| | Recommended or Required Reading | | 1 Wagner, P. 2014; Deneyim ve Yorum Olarak Modernlik: Modernliğin Yeni Sosyolojisi, PEGEM Akademi , Ankara
2 Touraine, A. 1994; Modernliğin Eleştirisi, Çev. Hülya Tufan,Yapı Kredi Y., İstanbul
3 Giddens, A. 2012; Modernliğin Sonuçları, Ayrıntı Yayınları, İstanbul
4 Beck, U. 2014; Risk Toplumu: Başka Bir Modernliğe Doğru, İthaki, İstanbul
5 Bauman, Z. 2019; Akışkan Modernite, Can Yayınları, İstanbul
6 Kaya, İ. 2006; Sosyal teori ve Geç Modernlikler, İmge Kitabevi Yayınları, Ankara
7 Berman, M. 2013; Katı Olan Her Şey Buharlaşıyor, İletişim, İstanbul | | Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods | | | Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 30 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 70 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | | - |
| | Workload Calculation | |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 3 | 42 | | Discussion | 2 | 3 | 6 | | Self Study | 14 | 6 | 84 | | Reading | 14 | 3 | 42 | |
| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes | | LO1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | | LO2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | | LO3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | | LO4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| | * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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