Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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SOS376 | SOCIOLOGY OF SPACE | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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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 | Assoc.Prof. HACER GÜLŞEN |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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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) |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Recognize the alphabets used by Turks in the historical process, especially Ottoman Turkish alphabet.
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Recognize the distinguished examples of World Literature in the forms of verse and prose.
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Defend the idea that Turkish literature has national and genuine cultural identity
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Use professional English to be able to benefit from international academic publications.
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Act according to social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in all kinds of studies related to the field.
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Examine the bibliography of the studies on Turkish Language and Literature according to countries and schools in written, printed and electronic media.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Examine Turkish grammar in historical-comparative terms in terms of sound, form, syntax, semantics and vocabulary by using general linguistics methods and theories
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Examine the course materials, research methods, information and theories used in Turkish Language and Literature Program.
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Discuss the historical development of Contemporary Turkish Literature and the texts on the historical period and the cultural atmosphere.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Turkish language and literature with a critical approach and with the help of interdisciplinary information.
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Use philosophy, sociology, law, economics, etc. and makes interdisciplinary interpretations.
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Evaluate the new trends in World Literature especially in Contemporary Turkish Literature.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Solve problems encountered in the field as individual and as member of a team.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Evaluate the knowledge and theories of Contemporary Literature in terms of literature and linguistics within the framework of certain theories.
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Evaluate the extent to which Turkish Language and Literature is influenced by the civilization circles in which it is a part of.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Evaluates the fields of application of sustainability in the field of Turkish Language and Literature.
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Research and study at the academic level.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Evaluate all subjects related to Turkish Language and Literature in the context of “The Integrity of Turkish Language and Literature".
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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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 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 128 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |