Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
History Of Sociology I SOS201 Turkish Compulsory 3. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Formal
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Abdullah TAŞKESEN
Instructor(s) Prof. Dr. METİN KILIÇ (Güz)
Goals Learners will be able to learn early development of sociological thought and related schools such as positivism, idealism, theory of natural law (lex naturalis).
Course Content History of Sociology
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Being able to explain development of sociology and emergence of sociological thoughts and ideas
2 Being able to explain important sociological approach that led sociological thought
3 Being able to discuss historical development of sociology
4 Being able to develop a sociological perspective for everyday life practices
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week İbn-i Haldun
2. Week İbn-i Haldun
3. Week İbn-i Haldun
4. Week Renaissances and Reform
5. Week Erasmus and More
6. Week Bacon, Campenella
7. Week Descartes
8. Week Mid-term exam
9. Week Locke
10. Week Machiavelli
11. Week Machiavelli
12. Week Machiavelli
13. Week Hobbes
14. Week Hobbes
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Acquire a general sociological perspective.
1 Acquire a general sociological perspective.
2 Acquire knowledge of the basic characteristics of sociological method and the stages of sociological inquiry; comprehension of the required concepts for a social scientific inquiry and the methods for a sociological research, and also to be able to use them in an applied research.
2 Acquire knowledge of the basic characteristics of sociological method and the stages of sociological inquiry; comprehension of the required concepts for a social scientific inquiry and the methods for a sociological research, and also to be able to use them in an applied research.
3 Recognition of the classical and contemporary sociological theories and the ability to compare them.
3 Recognition of the classical and contemporary sociological theories and the ability to compare them.
4 Analyze the basic characteristics of social structures and institutions that are whether national or common in the world.
4 Analyze the basic characteristics of social structures and institutions that are whether national or common in the world.
5 Analyze the social interactions that take place between individuals, social groups, and societies.
5 Analyze the social interactions that take place between individuals, social groups, and societies.
6 To generate a sociological imagination directed to the daily social phenomena and to gain the ability of systematic, coherent, and critical thinking.
6 To generate a sociological imagination directed to the daily social phenomena and to gain the ability of systematic, coherent, and critical thinking.
7 Analyze the social mobilization and relations of social class in the modern industrial and post-industrial societies.
7 Analyze the social mobilization and relations of social class in the modern industrial and post-industrial societies.
8 Explain the effects of social stratification and economic inequalities over social life and society.
8 Explain the effects of social stratification and economic inequalities over social life and society.
8 Explain the effects of social stratification and economic inequalities over social life and society.
9 Propose solutions for the social problems while implementing the most efficient research techniques.
9 Propose solutions for the social problems while implementing the most efficient research techniques.
10 To produce and publish scientific knowledge, share it with society, and contribute to the consciousness of the society.
10 To produce and publish scientific knowledge, share it with society, and contribute to the consciousness of the society.
11 To generate different perspectives for various social problems, and to think systematically.
11 To generate different perspectives for various social problems, and to think systematically.
12 To have an objective perspective towards social phenomena.
12 To have an objective perspective towards social phenomena.
13 To watch closely the scientific and modern developments, and improve himself / herself; and follow scientific ethics
13 To watch closely the scientific and modern developments, and improve himself / herself; and follow scientific ethics
14 To become sociologists who are able to capture and analyze the spirit of the age by dealing with local, national, and global social problems.
14 To become sociologists who are able to capture and analyze the spirit of the age by dealing with local, national, and global social problems.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY1 5 5 5 5
PY2 4 4 4 4
PY3 5 5 5 5
PY4 4 4 4 4
PY5 3 3 3 3
PY6 4 4 4 4
PY7 4 4 4 4
PY8 3 3 3 3
PY9 4 4 4 4
PY10 4 4 4 4
PY11 2 2 2 2
PY12 4 4 4 4
PY13 3 3 3 3
PY14 4 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • • Sosyoloji Tarihi 1, Sezgin Kızılçelik, Anı Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2011. • Raymond Aron-Sosyolojik Düşüncenin Evreleri, Kırmızı Yayınları, İstanbul, 2006. • Mukaddime, İbn-i Haldun, Dergah Yayınları, İstanbul, 2013. • Prens, Machiavelli, Remzi Kitabevi, İstanbul.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 2.5 35
Research 2 7 14
Other Activities 5 6.5 32.5
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 127.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0