Within the cadre of this course, after having drawn a path of the general sociological conception, sociological thinking through major authors and an analysis of their different theories will be evaluated. The sociological theories developed in the USA, Germany and France in recent history will also be studied.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Learning Outcomes | Program Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Presents the definitions and the first approaches of sociology. | 3, 7, 10 | 1, 2, 3 | A, C |
| 2. Learns basic methodological approaches of sociology | 3, 5, 7, 10 | 1, 2, 3 | A, C |
| 3. Gains theoretical and comparative sociological knowledge about many sociological themes | 3, 7, 8, 9, 10 | 1, 2, 3 | A, C |
| 4. Explains different sociological concepts | 3, 7, 8, 9, 10 | 1, 2, 3 | A, C |
| 5. Examines different sociological theories | 3, 7, 9, 10 | 1, 2, 3 | A, C |
| 6. Gains skill in assessing daily life in sociological perspective | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 | 1, 2, 3 | A, C |
Course Flow
| COURSE CONTENT | ||
| Week | Topics | Study Materials |
| 1 | INTRODUCTION: DEFINITIONS OF SOCIOLOGY | |
| 2 | FIRST AUTHORS OF SOCIOLOGY: AUGUSTE COMTE | |
| 3 | FRENCH SOCIOLOGY AND EMILE DURKHEIM | |
| 4 | SOCIOLOGICAL THEORIES OF EMILE DURKHEIM | |
| 5 | KARL MARX AND ITS SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE | |
| 6 | MAX WEBER AND ITS SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE | |
| 7 | MIDTERM EXAM | |
| 8 | GEORG SIMMEL AND ITS SOCIOLOGY | |
| 9 | SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT | |
| 10 | SOCIAL CHANGE AND GLOBALIZATION | |
| 11 | METHODOLOGICAL APPROACHES AND RESEARCH METHODS IN SOCIOLOGY | |
| 12 | DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIOLOGICAL THEORIES | |
| 13 | CONTEMPORARY SOCIOLOGICAL THEORIES | |
| 14 | SOCIOLOGICAL CONCEPTS | |
| 15 | SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL LIFE | |
| 16 | FINAL EXAM | |
Recommended Sources
RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook
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MOLENAT, Xavier, La sociologie, Histoire, Idées, Courants, Paris, Ed. Sciences Humaines, 2009.
MONTOUSSE, Marc, 100 fiches pour comprendre la sociologie, Paris, Bréal, 2009. |
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| Additional Resources |
ANSART, Pierre, Les sociologies contemporaines, Paris, Points, Seuil, 1990.
ARON, Raymond, Les étapes de la pensée sociologique, Paris, Gallimard, 1976. BERAUT, Céline et COULMONT, Baptiste, Les courants contemporains de la sociologie, Paris, Licence, PUF, 2008. BERTHELOT, Jean-Michel, La construction de la sociologie, Paris, “Que sais-je?”, PUF, 2005. BLOESS, Françoise, ETIENNE, Jean, ROUX, Jean-Paul et ROUX, Jean-Pierre, Dictionnaire de sociologie, Paris, Hatier, 2004. BOURDIEU, Pierre, Questions de sociologie, Paris, Minuit, 2002. DURAND, Jean-Pierre et Weil Robert, Sociologie contemporaine, Paris, Ed. Vigot, 2006. DURKHEIM, Emile, Les règles de la méthode sociologique, Paris, Quadrige Grands Textes, PUF, 2007. GIDDENS, Anthony, Les conséquences de la modernité, Paris, L’Harmattan, 2000. NISBET, Robert, La tradition sociologique, Paris, PUF, 2005.
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Material Sharing
| MATERIAL SHARING | |
| Documents | Book, Articles, Book Chapters |
| Assignments | |
| Exams | Mid-term and Final Exam |
Assessment
| ASSESSMENT | ||
| IN-TERM STUDIES | NUMBER | PERCENTAGE |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 80 |
| Homework | 1 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade | 1 | 60 |
| Contribution of In-Term Studies to Overall Grade | 40 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| COURSE CATEGORY | Fundamental Courses |
Course’s Contribution to Program
| COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM | ||||||
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Students demonstrate knowledge on market segmentation, are able to follow the trends in consumer behavior, and create effective advertising messages suitable for target audiences | x | ||||
| 2 | Students design advertisements suitable for both traditional and digital media. | x | ||||
| 3 | Students gain awareness and knowledge on interdisciplinary subjects that are beneficial both for their professional and intellectual lives. | x | ||||
| 4 | Students demonstrate knowledge of the campaign processes in written, audio-visual, electronic, and outdoor advertising media. They plan and manage campaigns in accordance with national and international standards. | |||||
| 5 | Students demonstrate knowledge of the research methods related to the field of advertising and are able to use the obtained data to evaluate results in campaign processes. | x | ||||
| 6 | Students create and lead media strategies in the field of advertising. | |||||
| 7 | Students abide by universal values, law and ethical principles. | x | ||||
| 8 | Students follow the developments in the fields with the awareness of lifelong learning and entrepreneurial approach. They are self-confident in communicating with institutions and persons and suggest solutions to problems independently or as team members. | x | ||||
| 9 | Students adopt the critical approach in evaluating knowledge and skills related to the field. | x | ||||
| 10 | Students demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts and models related to the field. | x | ||||
ECTS
| ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION | |||
| Activities | Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Duration | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 15 | 6 | 90 |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Final examination | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Homework | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Work Load | 148 | ||
| Total Work Load / 25 (h) | 5,92 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 6 | ||