Information Package / Course Catalogue
Modern Society and Education
Course Code: SOSY670
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

1. To be able to evaluate the concept of education from a broad perspective. 2.To examine socio-economic, cultural and political status of young people. 3. Understanding the meaning and importance of education in modern society 4. To determine the social functions education by analyzıng the relationship between educatıon and other socıal.ınstutıons. 5.Be able to critical educational theories.

Course Content

Definition of educational sociology, basic concepts, historical development and theoretical approaches, social functions and social importance of education in modern society.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to evaluate the concept of education from a broad perspective.
2.To examine socio-economic, cultural and political status of young people.
3.Understanding the meaning and importance of education in modern society
4.To determine the social functions education by analyzıng the relationship between educatıon and other socıal.ınstutıons.
5.Be able to critical educational theories.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Mahmut Tezcan, Eğitim Sosyolojisi, Anı Yayıncılık
2.İsmail Doğan, Eğitim Sosyolojisi, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım
3.Ivan Illıch, Okulsuz Toplum
4.John Taylor Gatto, Eğitim Bir Kitle İmha Silahı, Edam Yayınları
5.Grigory Petrov, Beyaz Zambaklar Ülkesinde, Koridor Yayıncılık
6.Rancier, J., Cahil Hoca, Metis Yayınları
7.J.j. Rousseau, Emile, Bir Çocuk Büyüyor, Kilit Yayınları
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The definition, subject, scope of sociology, basic concepts in sociology, fields of study
Week 2 - Theoretical
Method in sociology, the relationship between individual and society and the impact of society on the individual and sociology and other sciences. relationship
Week 3 - Theoretical
The historical development of sociology in the world and Turkey and developed sociological approaches
Week 4 - Theoretical
Theoretical Sociological aspects of education: Structural-functionalist approach and education
Week 5 - Theoretical
The sociological roles and responsibilities of the school, teacher and student as a social institution.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Functions of Theoretical Education (explicit and implicit)
Week 7 - Theoretical
Sociological analysis of educational problems
Week 8 - Theoretical
Theoretical Sociological education: Confrontational approach and education.
Week 9 - Theoretical
Equal opportunity in education, Critical Pedagogy
Week 10 - Theoretical
Sosiological education: Symbolic Interactionist approach and education.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Group dynamics, self-development and personality in theoretical education
Week 12 - Theoretical
Education in sociological perspective: Postmodern approach and education.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Social change, social mobility, status, class and stratification, culture, society and civilization relationship and education
Week 14 - Theoretical
General Evaluation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory3101575
Reading40520
Midterm Examination110313
Final Examination120323
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)131
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
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OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026