ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SOS446	ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIOLOGY	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	Assoc.Prof. HACER GÜLŞEN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to enable the students to develop an awareness of the current environment-society relationship from a historical perspective and to comprehend the sociological dimension of environmental problems and the use and conservation of resources.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include; control of the natural environment, domination of nature and social regulation, nature-human relationship in the process of modernization, development of the relationship between environment and society and inter-societal differences, today's environmental problems and the search for solutions, the relation of environment with globalization, politics, economy or inter-societal inequality, sustainability and approach to sustainability. The course will also be supported by documentary screening.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Recognizes the concept of environment and interpret the relationship between environment and society sociologically.
Develops a complex perspective to the concept of environment through the approaches he has learned
Distinguishes the similarities and differences in the relationships they establish with their environment
Prepares research proposal for environmental problems.
Evaluates the transformation of the relationship between society and nature from a historical perspective.
Evaluates contemporary environmental problems through the knowledge they have learned in the course.
Argues the relationship between environment and politics, globalization, economy and inter-communal inequality.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	Introduction to Environmental Sociology	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
2	Reading	Concept of Environment	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
3	Reading	Historical origins of the social control of society; Control of nature, Transformation of nature-human relation	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
4	Reading	Economic and political dimensions of the relation of environment- society	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
5	Reading	Inter-societal differences in the relation with environment	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
6	Reading	History of environmental problems, relation of these problems with sociology	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
7	Reading	Document Demonstration	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Approaches to environmental problems and thoughts	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
10	Reading	Environment and globalization	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
11	Reading	Environment and politics	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
12	Reading	Environment Problems and ve Inter-Societal Inequality	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
13	Reading	Document Demonstration	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
14	Reading	The Understanding of Sustainability	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
15	Reading	Approaches to Sustainability Understanding and Discussions on Concept	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Tuna, Muammer. (2012). Cevre sosyolojisi. Eskisehir: Anadolu University Publications
Barry, John. (1999). Environment and social theory. London: Routledge
Beck, Ulrich. (2017). Risk toplumu. Istanbul: Ayrinti Publications
Akin, Fatih. (2012). Mull im Garten Eden Belgeseli

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	Recognize the alphabets used by Turks in the historical process, especially Ottoman Turkish alphabet.
2	Recognize the distinguished examples of World Literature in the forms of verse and prose.
3	Defend the idea that Turkish literature has national and genuine cultural identity

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use professional English to be able to benefit from international academic publications.
2	Act according to social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in all kinds of studies related to the field.
3	Examine the bibliography of the studies on Turkish Language and Literature according to countries and schools in written, printed and electronic media.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Examine Turkish grammar in historical-comparative terms in terms of sound, form, syntax, semantics and vocabulary by using general linguistics methods and theories
2	Examine the course materials, research methods, information and theories used in Turkish Language and Literature Program.
3	Discuss the historical development of Contemporary Turkish Literature and the texts on the historical period and the cultural atmosphere.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	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.
2	Use philosophy, sociology, law, economics, etc. and makes interdisciplinary interpretations.
3	Evaluate the new trends in World Literature especially in Contemporary Turkish Literature.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Solve problems encountered in the field as individual and as member of a team.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the knowledge and theories of Contemporary Literature in terms of literature and linguistics within the framework of certain theories.
2	Evaluate the extent to which Turkish Language and Literature is influenced by the civilization circles in which it is a part of.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluates the fields of application of sustainability in the field of Turkish Language and Literature.
2	Research and study at the academic level.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate all subjects related to Turkish Language and Literature in the context of “The Integrity of Turkish Language and Literature".

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