General Sociology(RI103)
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credit | ECTS |
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RI103 | General Sociology | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
Prerequisites | |
Admission Requirements |
Language of Instruction | French |
Course Type | Compulsory |
Course Level | Bachelor Degree |
Course Instructor(s) | Eylem ÖZKAYA keozkaya@gsu.edu.tr (Email) |
Assistant | |
Objective | The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the main concepts and theories of sociology. In this perspective the theories will be discussed taking into consideration the politico-economic context at the moment of their emergence. These sociological theories are studied from the current problems. |
Content |
1. Main sociological theories 2. Main sociological thinkers 3. Main sociological problems |
Course Learning Outcomes |
Understanding the main concepts and theories of sociology Distinguishing sociological factors behind current national and global events Understanding and explaining social phenomena in the light of sociological concepts |
Teaching and Learning Methods | Course notes, reading texts and videos given by the teacher |
References |
Theory Topics
Week | Weekly Contents |
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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
Week | Weekly Contents |
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Contribution to Overall Grade
Number | Contribution | |
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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 | |
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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 |
No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
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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 |
Activities | Number | Period | Total Workload |
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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 |