Department of International Relations

General Sociology(RI103)

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Course Code Course Name Semester Theory Practice Lab Credit ECTS
RI103 General Sociology 2 3 0 0 3 3
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Course Level Bachelor Degree
Course Instructor(s) İpek MERÇİL imercil@gmail.com (Email) Başak DEMİR epidemir@gmail.com (Email)
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Weekly Contents
Theory Topics
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1 Introduction: Definition of sociology, method
2 Main sociological theories: Methodological individualism and holism
3 Main sociological theories: Functionalism and Interactionalism
4 Main sociological theories: Culturalism and constructivist approaches
5 Precursors of Sociology: Saint Simon, Auguste Comte and Herbert Spencer
6 Fathers of sociology: Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim and Max Weber
7 Mid-term exam
8 Main sociologists of the 20th century
9 Main sociologists of the 20th century
10 Main themes of sociology: Social groups and social classes
11 Main themes of sociology: Socialization
12 Main themes of sociology: Social mobility
13 Main themes of sociology: Social Mobilisation
14 Main themes of sociology: Gender
Practice Topics
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Assessment System
Contribution to Overall Grade
  Number Contribution
Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade 1 40
Contribution of final exam to overall grade 1 60
Toplam 2 100
In-Term Studies
  Number Contribution
Assignments 0 0
Presentation 0 0
Midterm Examinations (including preparation) 1 40
Project 0 0
Laboratory 0 0
Other Applications 0 0
Quiz 0 0
Term Paper/ Project 0 0
Portfolio Study 0 0
Reports 0 0
Learning Diary 0 0
Thesis/ Project 0 0
Seminar 0 0
Other 0 0
Toplam 1 40
Relation of Proficiency
No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 To have a detailed knowledge on the principal concepts, actors and components of the international system X
2 To master the fundamentals such as history, law, economics, sociology and political science required by the multidisciplinary nature of International Relations X
3 Pouvoir analyser la pratique à partir d’une infrastructure théorique assimilée X
4 To have acquired the capability of specializing on a particular theme and/or region X
5 In the light of Galatasaray University’s traditional and institutional links with Europe, to have developed the ability to contribute to Turkey’s accession process to the EU in a concrete manner X
6 To interpret and explain Turkish foreign policy through its domestic components as well as from the perspective of the international system X
7 To have reached the necessary level of competence to be able to undertake a career at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as well as other state institutions and/or the private sector X
8 Possess the required skills to work at various international organizations and NGOs X
9 To be in perfect command of French, teaching language of Galatasaray University, and of English, its mandatory language, at the academic -with a view to write a thesis/project/book in the field of International Relations- as well as the professional level X
10 To have the capacity to utilize the methodological instruments acquired throughout the studies at any conceptual and/or academic work X
ECTS
Activities Number Period Total Workload
Class Hours 14 3 42
Working Hours out of Class 14 2 28
Midterm Examinations (including preparation) 1 10 10
Final Examinations (including preparation) 1 20 20
Total Workload 100
Total Workload / 25 4.00
Credits ECTS 4
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