General Sociology (RI103) | GSÜ - ECTS Information Guide

Content

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.

Course 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

Weekly Contents

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

Assessment System

Contribution to Overall Grade
Activities	Number	Contribution
Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade	1	40
Contribution of final exam to overall grade	1	60
Total	2	100

In-Term Studies
Activities	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
Total	1	40

Relation of Proficiency

No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	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