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Department of Sociology
SOC 323 | Course Introduction and Application Information
| Course Name |
Philosophical Foundations of Sociology
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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SOC 323
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Fall/Spring
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3
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0
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3
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6
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| Prerequisites |
None
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| Course Language |
English
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| Course Type |
Elective
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| Course Level |
First Cycle
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| Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
| Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | DiscussionGroup WorkQ&ALecture / Presentation | |||||
| National Occupation Classification | - | |||||
| Course Coordinator | ||||||
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| Assistant(s) | - | |||||
| Course Objectives | The main objective of the course is to discover the evolution of sociological thought and its philosophical roots. The course especially aims to evaluate sociological theories from a philosophical viewpoint. |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | This course explores the philosophical roots of sociological thought, covering key concepts like epistemology, ontology, and ethics. Students will trace the historical development of sociological theories, analyze them through a philosophical lens, and understand their application in various contexts. The course enhances critical thinking, ethical practice, and the ability to connect sociology with broader philosophical ideas. By the end, students will be equipped to critically engage with and apply philosophical principles to sociological research and theory. |
| Related Sustainable Development Goals |
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Core Courses | |
| Major Area Courses |
X
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| Supportive Courses | ||
| Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
| Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 1 | Introduction to the Course | |
| 2 | Philosophy, Sociology and Sciences | Ted Benton (1977), The Philosophical Foundations of Three Sociologies, Routledge, p. 1-15. |
| 3 | Auguste Comte and Positivist Sociology | Ted Benton (1977), The Philosophical Foundations of Three Sociologies, Routledge, p. 18-46. |
| 4 | Positivism, Ideology and Emile Durkheim | Ted Benton (1977), The Philosophical Foundations of Three Sociologies, Routledge, p. 81-100. |
| 5 | Kant and Neo-Kantians | Ted Benton (1977) The Philosophical Foundations of Three Sociologies, Routledge, p. 100-112. |
| 6 | Methodology of Max Weber | Ted Benton (1977) The Philosophical Foundations of Three Sociologies, Routledge, p. 112-138. |
| 7 | Midterm | |
| 8 | Hegel: Master and Slave Dialectic | M.A.. Habib (2019), Hegel and the Foundations of Literary Theory, Cambridge University Press, s. 171-182. |
| 9 | Hegel and Antigone: Gender Theory | M.A.R. Habib (2019), Hegel and the Foundations of Literary Theory, Cambridge University Press, s. 261-275. |
| 10 | Hegel and Marx | Allen Wood (1993), Cambridge Companion to Hegel, Cambridge University Press, s.414-445. |
| 11 | Marx and Engels: Sociology and Theory of Knowledge | Ted Benton (1977) The Philosophical Foundations of Three Sociologies, Routledge, p. 138-170 |
| 12 | Recognition: From Kant to Hegel | Axel Honneth (2021), Recognition: A Chapter in the History of European Ideas, Cambridge University Press, s. 94-134. |
| 13 | Social-Philosophical Perspectives I: Marx, Sorel, Sartre | Axel Honneth (1995), The Struggle for Recognition, MIT Press, s. 145-160. |
| 14 | Social-Philosophical Perspectives II: Moral Logic of Social Conflicts and Intersubjectivity | Axel Honneth (1995), The Struggle for Recognition, MIT Press, s. 160-180. |
| 15 | Semester Review | |
| 16 | Final Exam |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | -Ted Benton (1977), The Philosophical Foundations of Three Sociologies, Routledge, ISBN: 1138978418
-M.A.R. Habib (2019), Hegel and the Foundations of Literary Theory, Cambridge University, ISBN: 1108457851
-Frederick Beiser (1993), Cambridge Companion to Hegel, Cambridge University Press, ISBN: 0521387116
- Axel Honneth (2021), Recognition: A Chapter in the History of European Ideas, Cambridge University Press, ISBN: 1108819303
- Axel Honneth (1995), The Struggle for Recognition, MIT Press, ISBN: 0262581477 |
| Suggested Readings/Materials |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation |
1
|
10
|
| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments | ||
| Presentation / Jury | ||
| Project | ||
| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm |
1
|
40
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| Final Exam |
1
|
50
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| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
2
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50
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
|
50
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| Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
|
3
|
48
|
| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
|
0
|
|
| Study Hours Out of Class |
14
|
5
|
70
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| Field Work |
0
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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| Portfolio |
0
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| Homework / Assignments |
0
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| Presentation / Jury |
0
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| Project |
0
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| Seminar / Workshop |
0
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| Oral Exam |
0
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| Midterms |
1
|
26
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26
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| Final Exam |
1
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36
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36
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| Total |
180
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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| 1 |
To have the knowledge of classical and contemporary theories in sociology, and be able to comparatively analyze these theories. |
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-
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X
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-
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-
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| 2 |
To have the knowledge of main methodological approaches in sociology as well as social research and data analysis methods. |
-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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| 3 |
To have knowledge in the fields of general sociology, sociology of institutions, social structure and change, and applied sociology. |
-
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-
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X
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-
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-
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| 4 |
To be able to determine the appropriate methods in the design of the planning stage and conclusion of a sociological project, individually or as part of a team. |
-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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| 5 |
To be able to diagnose the social dynamics behind personal problems by using sociological imagination. |
-
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-
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X
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-
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-
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| 6 |
To be able to define social problems at local, national, and global level, and offer new policies for solutions. |
-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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| 7 |
To be able to apply commonly-used computer programs for data collection and analysis in sociological research. |
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-
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-
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-
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-
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| 8 |
To be able to develop a socially responsible, scientific and ethical perspective regarding the collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation of data. |
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-
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-
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-
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-
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| 9 |
To be able to analyze different aspects of the social world by drawing on the knowledge produced by other disciplines of the social sciences. |
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-
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X
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-
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-
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| 10 |
To be able to constantly renew herself/himself professionally by following scientific and technological developments in sociology and social research. |
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-
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-
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-
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-
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| 11 |
To be able to collect sociological data and communicate with sociologists and other social scientists in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1). |
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-
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-
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-
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-
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| 12 |
To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently. |
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-
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-
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-
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-
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| 13 |
To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to their field of expertise. |
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-
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X
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-
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-
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*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
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