Information Package / Course Catalogue
Classical Sociological Theories I
Course Code: SOS297
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To present information about emergence of sociology, its foundation and development, factors effecting sociological thought and theories of classical sociologists.

Course Content

Circumtances and thinkers who had prepared arising sociology as a science and theories and views of classical theorisians.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Berivan BİNAY
Learning Outcomes
1.learns conditions of emergence of sociology.
2.has information about theories of classical sociologists
3.Learns the ideas of thinkers who influence the emergence of sociology as a science.
4.Learns the emergence of sociology as a science.
5.Comprehends the relationship between the first sociological theorists and contemporary sociology and philosophy.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.G. A. Goodwin, (2015) Klasik Sosyolojik Teori, (Ed. Ü. Tatlıcan), İstanbul, Say Yay.
2.Turner, J; Beeghley, L, Powers C. (2010) Sosyolojik Teorinin Oluşumu, (Çev. Ümit Tatlıcan) İstanbul: Sentez.
3.Freyer, H. (2012) Sosyoloji Kuramları Tarihi (Çev. T. Çağatay), İstanbul: Doğu Batı.
4.Cuff, E.C.; Sharrock, W., Francis, D.W. (2013) Sosyolojide Perspektifler (Çev. Ümit Tatlıcan)İstanbul:Say.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction
Week 2 - Theoretical
Ibn Haldun, French Revolution and Enlightenment
Week 3 - Theoretical
Roots of Sociology: Ethics and Science
Week 4 - Theoretical
Philosophy of Society in Early Period: Platon, Aristoteles
Week 5 - Theoretical
Philosophy of Society in Early Period: Vico
Week 6 - Theoretical
Social Contract Theory: Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, J. Jack Rousseau
Week 7 - Theoretical
W. Friedrich Hegel: Philosophy of Law, Human and Society
Week 8 - Theoretical
Auguste Comte
Week 9 - Theoretical
Saint Simon
Week 10 - Theoretical
Herbert Spencer
Week 11 - Theoretical
Hegemony: Antonio Gramsci
Week 12 - Theoretical
Elite Theory: Vilfredo Pareto, Gaetano Mosca and Robert Michels
Week 13 - Theoretical
Harriet Martineau
Week 14 - Theoretical
Jane Adams
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Reading142028
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination115116
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)97
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
2
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2
OÇ-3
2
OÇ-4
2
OÇ-5
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026