Information Package / Course Catalogue
Classical Sociological Theories II
Course Code: SOS298
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)
Assoc. Prof. Nilgün SOFUOĞLU KILIÇ
Learning Outcomes
1.learns conditions of emergence of sociology.
2. has information about theories of classical sociologists.
3.learns sociological approaches in analysis of social facts.
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
W. E. Burghardt De Bois
Week 3 - Theoretical
G. Herbert Mead
Week 4 - Theoretical
Karl Marx: Concept of Society
Week 5 - Theoretical
Karl Marx: Understanding of the method: Dialectical and Historical Materialism
Week 6 - Theoretical
Emile Durkheim: Concept of Society
Week 7 - Theoretical
Emile Durkheim: Understanding of the method: Sociological positivism
Week 8 - Theoretical
Comparison of Marx and Durkheim's conceptions of society and science
Week 9 - Theoretical
Max Weber: Concept of Society
Week 10 - Theoretical
Max Weber: Understanding of the method: Verstehen and Erklaren
Week 11 - Theoretical
George Simmel: Concept of Society
Week 12 - Theoretical
George Simmel: Problem Areas of Sociology
Week 13 - Theoretical
Comparison of understandings of society and science Weber and Simmel
Week 14 - Theoretical
General Comparison of the Four Main Founder
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
OÇ-2
2
OÇ-3
2
OÇ-4
2
OÇ-5
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026