Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
LEGAL SOCIOLOGY HKZ3014 5 4 + 0 4.0 3.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Bachelor's Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
Instructors Saim ÜYE
Assistants
Goals The aim of the course is to expose students to the basic sociological paradigms that are used to examine the relation between law and society. The emphasis is on the economic, political, cultural and historical aspects of the law, rather than the official normative structures, statutes or judicial decisions.
Course Content The functionalist, critical and hermeneutical paradigms are examined through the opinions of social theorists such as Durkheim, Marx, and Weber. These are compared with the theretical frameworks of Turkish scholars such as Gökalp, Boran and Ulgener.
Learning Outcomes 1) Learning the basic modes of thinking in sociology of law
2) Learning to analyse Turkish legal system with the help of social science
3) Leaning to apply the modes of thinking to concrete problems

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Introduction to the Course Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework
2. Week Modes of Approach to Law Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework
3. Week Social-Scientific Approach to Law Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework
4. Week The Problem of Values in the Social-Scientific Approach to Law Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework
5. Week A Short History of the Sociology of Law Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework
6. Week Durkheim and Functionalism Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework
7. Week Durkheim: Forms of Social Solidarity and Law Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework
8. Week Durkheim The Evolution of Law Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework
9. Week Durkheim: Solidarist Corporatism and Legal Reforms Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework
10. Week Marx and Critical Theory Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework
11. Week The Relations of Law and Economy in Critical Perspective Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework
12. Week Analysis of Capitalism and Law in Critical Perspective Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework
13. Week The Future of Law in Critical Perspective Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework
14. Week Comparison of Functionalism and Critical Theory Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework
15. Week Midterm Exam Question Answer
Brainstorming
 Homework
16. Week Weber and Hermeneutics Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework
17. Week Weber The Spirit of Capitalism Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework
18. Week Weber: The Meaning of Rationalization Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework
19. Week Weber: Formal-Rational Legal Order Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework
20. Week Comparison of Functionalism, Critical Theory and Hermeneutics Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework
21. Week Ziya Gökalp and Durkheim: Similarities and Differences Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework
22. Week Behice Boran and Marx: Similarities and Differences Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework
23. Week Sabri Ülgener ve Weber: Similarities and Differences Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Hukuk Sosyolojisi, Roger Cotterrell, Pinhan Yay.
Hukuk Sosyolojisi, Yasemin Işıktaç ve Umut Koloş, Bilgi Üniversitesi Yay.

Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program RequirementsContribution LevelDK1DK2DK3
PY15000
PY25000
PY35555
PY45000
PY55000
PY65000

*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 22 2
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 22 1
Midterm Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 1 12
Final Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 22
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
ECTS Credit of the Course
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Course Information
  • Course Information
  • Weekly Topics (Content)
  • Sources Used in This Course
  • Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
  • ECTS credits and course workload