| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Doctorate Of Science |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 10 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Learn to evaluate critically Classical and Contemporary Sociological Theories.
- Learn the claims and contributions of relational sociology as an alternative to Classical and Contemporary Sociological Theories
- Learn to assess the difference from the Classical and Contemporary sociological studies by examining Relational Sociological researches carried out in Turkey and in the World.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | |
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| Course Description | Relational sociology, differs considerably from Classical and Contemporary sociological theories with the desire ?not to be essentialist ?, ?reject dichotomies?,? being process oriented ?, focus on everyday life?, handle ?time and space? as well as ?macro and micro together ?, ?develop new concepts? . However, it is not always possible to achieve these goals easily. For example, while being process-oriented makes it extremely easy to comprehend and explain the phenomenon examined, it is always difficult to reach data that we can reliably analyse the previous stages of the phenomenon. Achieving an analysis of time and space together means defeating our classical conditioning. Moreover, there are many new virtual spaces such as ethno-space, financial space, techno-space, media-space and mental space. Likewise, quantitative surveys and qualitative researches such as Grounded Theory in harmony with relational sociology requires experience and knowledge about ?Mixed Design? research. By taking in to consideration that different relational sociologies are also possible, the main objective of this course will be , to discuss the advantages and difficulties of the relational sociology as well as the ?uncertainty? studies with the combination of theory and practice After the main features and principles of relational sociology taught at the level of knowledge to students , the relational sociological studies carried out in the World and Turkey will be reviewed to gain critical evaluation skills. The exams of the course will be compatible with the characteristics of the student group who chose the course. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction to the course |
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2nd Week |
Basic principles of Relational Sociology |
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3rd Week |
Problem of essentialism and suggestions for solutions |
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4th Week |
Critics of dualism and dichotomist analysis |
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5th Week |
Difficulties of doing process based sociology |
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6th Week |
Sociology of Daily Life based on time and space |
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7th Week |
MID TERM |
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8th Week |
Developing new concepts to challenge existing ones |
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9th Week |
Coordination of Theory and Practice and possible alternatives |
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10th Week |
Comparisons of Different Relational Sociologies. |
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11th Week |
Some examples from the World : P. Bourdieu and N.Elias |
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12th Week |
Some examples from the World : Uncertainty studies and H. White |
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13th Week |
Some Examples from Turkey : Instagram and Facebook |
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14th Week |
General evaluation |
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15th Week |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Çeğin,G., Göker,E. (eds.) Özcülüğün Tasviyesi: İlişkisel Sosyolojide Yeni Yaklaşımlar. Istanbul: Notabene.
Kasapoglu,A.(ed.) (2017). Uygulamalı İlişkisel Sosyoloji. İstanbul: yeni Insan yayınevi.
Powell, C., Depelteau,F. (2013) Applying Relational Sociology : Relations, Networks and Society . New York :Palgrave & Macmillan
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
- Presentation
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
40 |
| Total(%) |
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40 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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40 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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60 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Individual or group work |
14 |
15 |
210 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
10 |
10 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
8 |
8 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Final exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Homework |
3 |
14 |
42 |
| Total Work Load | 316 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 10.53 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 10 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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