Information Package / Course Catalogue
Social Movements
Course Code: MİÇ614
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

Social movements course aims to address the processes in which the change in the historical context of both the world and Turkey is evident.

Course Content

To discuss the social, political and economic effects of modernist and post-modernist approaches on the history of the world and Turkey.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Pelin ERDAL AYTEKİN
Learning Outcomes
1.Discuss the process that started with the 20th century both in the world and in Turkey.
2.Students will be able to analyze social change through milestones that have been effective.
3.Can reveal the theoretical framework of social movements.
4.Can discuss social theories.
5.Can handle the transformation of media within the socio-political and social framework.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Berman, M. (2004). Katı Olan Her Şey Buharlaşıyor: Modernite Deneyimi. İstanbul: İletişim.
2.McNeill, W. H. (2005). Dünya Tarihi. Ankara: İmge.
3.Sander, O. (2007). Siyasi Tarih. Ankara: İmge.
4.Örs, H. B. (2009). 19. Yüzyıldan 20. Yüzyıla Modern Siyasal İdeolojiler. İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi.
5.Bora, T. (2018). Cereyanlar: Türkiye’de Siyasi İdeolojiler. İstanbul: İletişim.
6.Keyder, Ç. (2006). İstanbul: Küresel ile Yerel Arasında. İstanbul: Metis.
7.Kandiyoti, D. (2015). Cariyeler, Bacılar, Yurttaşlar: Kimlikler ve Toplumsal Dönüşümler. İstanbul: Metis.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
From historical context to social movements
Week 2 - Theoretical
Modernism and Modernization
Week 3 - Theoretical
New age and paradigms of the 20th century
Week 4 - Theoretical
Social transformation between the two world wars
Week 5 - Theoretical
1950’s and after new searches, new world order
Week 6 - Theoretical
Feminist movements
Week 7 - Theoretical
Identity policies
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
Westernization and modernism discourse in Turkey
Week 10 - Theoretical
Migration, urban experience and urbanization
Week 11 - Theoretical
Public space in Turkey, private field discussions
Week 12 - Theoretical
Transformation of the media
Week 13 - Theoretical
Change in media technologies
Week 14 - Theoretical
Media and social movements
Week 15 - Final Exam
Project presentations-Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%50
Term Assignment1%20
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory152375
Term Project28220
Midterm Examination114115
Final Examination114115
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026