Department of Sociology

History of Sociological Ideas I(SOC201)

Course Code Course Name Semester Theory Practice Lab Credit ECTS
SOC201 History of Sociological Ideas I 3 8 0 0 3 8
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Course Level Bachelor Degree
Course Instructor(s) Ali ERGUR aergur@gsu.edu.tr (Email)
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Theory Topics
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1 Sociological thought in eighteenth century and the French Revolution
2 Progress, development and evolution: The axis of sociological theory in modern ages
3 Progress, development and evolution: The axis of sociological theory in modern ages (continuation)
4 Conservatism: The itinerary of a movement against the revolution and its repercussions on the sociological thought
5 Conservatism: The itinerary of a movement against the revolution and its repercussions on the sociological thought (continuation)
6 The contribution of Marxism into the sociological theory
7 The contribution of Marxism into the sociological theory (continuation)
8 Mid-term exam
9 German sociology in Max Weber’s time
10 German sociology in Max Weber’s time (continuation)
11 The specificities of Durkheimian sociology
12 The specificities of Durkheimian sociology
13 The French School of sociology
14 Solitary figures of the end-of-century: Tarde and Pareto
Practice Topics
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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 1 60
Toplam 2 100
No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 The student will be able to recognize and assess the essential theoretical perspectives both in sociology and its related domains. X
2 The student will be able to make use of the major theoretical analyses and sociological concepts in his/her own research topics. X
3 The student will be able to articulate sociological perspective and reasoning with social and historical facts, and to interpret social and historical issues with a sociological eye. X
4 The student will be able to assess the current state of research and knowledge on the classical and contemporary domains of sociological inquiry as well as its relevant fields. X
5 The student will be able to design and conduct a sociological research with appropriate theoretical construction and empirical methods. X
6 The student will be able to produce a written research report that relates research questions to empirical findings. X
7 The student will be able to appropriately use both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. X
8 The student will be able to make appropriate use of statistical software programs for data processing and analysis. X
9 The student will be able to make appropriate use of statistical software programs for data processing and analysis. X
10 Graduates will be able to follow the scientific production both in English and French as well as Turkish. X
11 Graduates will be able to develop a comparative and interdisciplinary approach which will integrate sociology within a broader social science perspective. X
12 Graduates will be able to interpret the history and modernization of Turkey through its sociological consequences. X
13 The student will be able to intervene to social and political processes in order to propose possible solutions to the problems caused by social inequalities and discriminations. X
14 The student will be able to develop a reflexive point of view on his/her position as a a sociologist as well as a researcher. X
Activities Number Period Total Workload
Class Hours 14 3 42
Working Hours out of Class 14 6 84
Midterm Examinations (including preparation) 1 30 30
Final Examinations (including preparation) 1 40 40
Total Workload 196
Total Workload / 25 7.84
Credits ECTS 8
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