General Sociology(RI103)
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
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 |
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | ||