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Course Description Course Name : Contemporary Sociological Theories Course Code : FEL 703 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. ADNAN GÜMÜŞ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows the main theories and movements of sociology Knows macro theories, their conversions, effects and current representatives Knows middle-range theories, their conversions , effects and current representatives Knows micro theories, their conversions, effects and current representatives Compares the discussions between modernity and postmodernity Grasps the discussions on structuralism and poststructuralism Discusses the problems of women´s movements Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The aim of this course is to teach the students the theories of Contemporary Sociology by examining and comparing the major teories Course Contents : This course covers the main theories and movements of sociology , micro, macro and middle-range theories, theories of civilization, system theories, structural functionalism, evolutionism, conflict schools, Marxism, dialectical and feminist movements, current debates on women´s movements and theorizing of women´s movements. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Lecturer room   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 The main theories of sociology and movements Studying relevant sources Lecture, Research and Examining, Discussion 2 Macro theories, theories of civilization, system theory, structural functionalism, evolutionism, conflict schools, Marxism, dialectic Studying relevant sources Lecture, Research and , Examining Discussion 3 Industrialization, colonialism, imperialism, dependency theories Studying relevant sources Lecture, Research and Examining, Discussion 4 Conversion of macro theories, their current forms, representatives and new discussions Studying relevant sources Lecture, Research and Examining Discussion 5 Middle-range theories, multidimensional description, critical school, the Frankfurt School, French Schools Studying relevant sources Lecture, Research and Examining, Discussion 6 Modernism and postmodernism, discussions on structuralism and poststructuralism Studying relevant sources Lecture, Research and Examining, Discussion 7 Conversion of middle-range theories , their current forms, representatives and new discussions Studying relevant sources Lecture, Research and Examining, Discussion 8 Micro theories, group and social psychological approaches, transactional models, rational choice, shopping theories Studying relevant sources Lecture, Research and Examining, Discussion 9 Mid term exam week - - 10 Feminist movements, and current debates on women´s movementsand theorizing on women´s movements Studying relevant sources Lecture, Research and , Examining Discussion 11 Migration, ethnicity and theorizing on nationalist movements and current debates Studying relevant sources Lecture, Research and Examining , Discussion 12 Geopolitic location, theorizing and discussions on war and conflict Studying relevant sources Lecture, Research and Examining, Discussion 13 Class, the new Marxist theories and debates Studying relevant sources Lecture, Research and , Examining Discussion 14 Phenomenology, hermeneutics, historicism, relativism, cybernetics, quantum, chaos, formation and discussions related to qualitative research Studying relevant sources Lecture, Research and , Examining Discussion 15 The end of history, globalization, postmodernity, risk society, the latest case in crisis discussions Studying relevant sources Lecture, Research and Examining, Discussion 16/17 Final exam Preparation for the exam Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s) Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0     Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 100 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Understands, analyzes, synthesizes, conceptualizes, solves and directs the problems encountered in human and social issues and business life 4 2 Brings forward the problems and issues related to human and society systematically and consistently in a written text and orally 3 3 Behaves sensitively to human and social issues, empathizes, deals with the problems he notices, and organizes studies related to them 3 4 Enhances the ability of analytical, critical and creative thinking, and has multi-dimensional perspective 5 5 Transforms the subjects and problems in especially three main fields (Philosophy, Psychology and Sociology) into scientific-philosophical issue, conceptualizes, theorizes, and evaluates in interdisciplinary 5 6 Creates philosophical- scientific problems related to human and social issues and does research especially in the areas of philosophy, psychology and sociology. 4 7 Develops solutions for problems in the field and implements them 3 8 Acts within social, scientific and ethical values framework at the stage of data collection, interpretetation, implementation and dessemination 3 9 Associates the universal problems with national and local issues 5 10 Examines the problems he encounters in educational environment and everyday life with philosophical, sociological and psychological outlook 4 11 Presents problems and research results at the national and international level and publishes them as scientific resource. 3 12 Follows new publications, information, theory, techniques and other developments in their field, and is always open to self-development and research 5 13 Uses, develops and tracks the ways of scientific thoughts, critical and creative thinking 5 14 Develops and uses effective communication skills with students, colleagues and people; share information and developments with these people and institutions; have common projects, scientific studies and cooperations . 3 15 Sustains activities in the field of education in a competent and qualified manner 3 16 Monitors and uses information and communication technologies 3 17 Internalizes and uses latest information, theory and methodologies in the field ; implements them to new areas and associates them with other disciplines 4 18 Knows theories and methodologies, and has knowledge especially in philosophy, sociology, psychology, educational science, all humanities and social sciences; monitors and internalizes new developments 5 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 7 21     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0 0     Final Exam 1 5 5 Total Workload: 138 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.52 ECTS Credit: 6