SOCIOLOGY OF SPACE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SOS376	SOCIOLOGY OF SPACE	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. RAMAZAN İNAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to define the "urban space" in the light of the debates on what has been happening in the social sciences, especially since the 1960s, to show the approach and differences of the social sciences with the different approaches on the space, and to provide students with a sociological perspective on the interaction of space-individual.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include what the space means as a concept, interdisciplinary approaches developed against the space, the description of social sciences as different from the geographical and architectural point of view, urban space, space - individual interaction, basic approaches in space sociology, phenomenological approach, sociological and socio-psychological approaches, Marxist approaches, Lefebvre's conceptualization of space, concepts of abstract space and social space.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Summarizes the basic discussion and approaches on the concept of space.
Uses his knowledge on urban space and knowledge on space he gained from different approaches to explain his experiences in daily life.
Compares the space and the sociological approach through interdisciplinary approaches such as geography and architecture about space
When asked about the approaches to space, categorizes these approaches as phenomenological, sociological and socio-psychological, Marxist approaches.
Through the knowledge learned from the conceptualization of Lefebvre, categorizes the types of space into abstract and social space.
Interprets the dialectical relationship between urban space and the individual.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	What is space? What does space sociology refer to?	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
2	Reading	What are Interdisciplinary approaches to space?	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
3	Reading	The description of social sciences as different from the geographical and architectural point of view	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
4	Reading	What is urban space?	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
5	Reading	What is space - individual interaction?	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
6	Reading	What are the basic approaches in space sociology?	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
7	Reading	Phenomenological approach	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Sociological and socio-psychological approaches	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
10	Reading	Marxist approaches	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
11	Reading	Lefebvre's Conceptualization of Space	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
12	Reading	Lefebvre's Conceptualization of Space	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
13	Reading	Concepts of abstract space and social space	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
14	Reading	General Revision and Discussion	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
15	Reading	General Revision and Discussion	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Hubbarda, Philip. (2018). Mekan ve yer uzerine buyuk dusunurler. Istanbul: Litera
Lefebvre, Henri. (2014). Mekanin uretimi. Istanbul: Sel Publications
Weyland, Petra, Oncu, Ayse. (2005). Mekan, kultur, iktidar. Istanbul: Iletisim Publications
Fearon, David. (2004). Georg Simmel: the sociology of space. CSISS Classics

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Describe the basic characteristics of the tourism industry and the basic concepts related to the Tourism Guidance profession and relate those with the characteristics of tourism businesses
2	Discusses the structure, operation and importance of tourism industry in country development and relates with tourism business

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explains and interprets culture, history, religion, art, geography way of thinking and way of life the various civilizations who lived in Turkey.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plans a tour program considering the travel purpose, the type and the characteristics of the touristic region in accordance with the theoretical knowledge gained in the field of Tourism Guidance and discusses the functioning.
2	Underlines the importance of professional development by following scientific and current developments in the fields of tourism, art and archeology, and acts defensive attitude and behavior towards the necessity of lifelong learning.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyzes numerical and statistical data and results in accordance with ethical values for current practices in the field of tourism .
2	Knows and applies the legal regulations related to tourism field, tourist guidance professional law and professional organizations.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By taking leadership role in tour groups; administers the tour program and solves possible problems during the tour.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses the skills of explaining and presenting Turkey's and other regions natural and cultural assets that have, ancient city, ruins and historical artefacts and architectural art, culture, cuisine, folklore, flora and fauna features of regions etc.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Shows the communication skill and presentation skill effectively in written and verbal and expresse his / her professional knowledge accurately and effectively.
2	Shows reading, writing, comprehension, speaking and writing skills in English and in a second foreign language (Arabic, Russian, Chinese).)

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses knowledge and competences related to preparation, implementation and supervision of a tour.
2	By using the personality traits that have social skills required by the Tourism Guidance profession; arranges projects, organizations and activities with sustainable, societal and social content specific to the field.
3	Shows a sensitive attitude towards the negative effects of tourism on the physical and social environment, acts with the consciousness of preserving abstract and concrete cultural assets

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	2	26
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	12	4	48
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	6	6
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	4	4
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	43	0	128