INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SOS115	INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY	1	3	3	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
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 understand and explain basic sociological concepts by obtaining a sociological perspective, to distinguish sociological phenomena both as an institution and as a network of interaction in the process of change and to interpret the meaning, pattern and processes in the global world by using sociological knowledge and to explain the function of research.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the emergence of sociology as science, its development and function of sociology in the global era, sociological research methods, social groups and formal organizations, culture and socialization, social status and social roles, social stratification and social classes, politics, family and social gender, economic life, social deviation and basic concepts of crime, discussion in the historical-cultural context of modernization and globalization.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Knows the founders and major works of sociology as a science
Defins sociological concepts, gives examples by finding the factual equivalents of concepts in the global social world
Relates basic concepts of sociology with daily life
Relates main components of culture with social order
Evaluates cultural centrism, admiration of foreign culture and cultural relativity according to the principle of objectivity
Remembers the basic knowledge about family, politics and economics as a network of both institutions and social interaction, explains the processes related to these facts with concrete examples from the global world
Recognizes which methods should be used in which research

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Veysel Bozkurt, Sosyolojiye Giriş, Kolektif, (2013), Sosyolojiye Giriş, Enver Özkalp, Sosyolojiye Giriş, Anhony Giddens, Sosyoloji John J. Macionis, Sosyoloji	Meet. Understanding sociology with questions. The benefits of knowing sociology.	Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
2	Veysel Bozkurt, Sosyolojiye Giriş, Kolektif, (2013), Sosyolojiye Giriş, Enver Özkalp, Sosyolojiye Giriş, Anhony Giddens, Sosyoloji John J. Macionis, Sosyoloji	Basic Concepts in Sociology. The relationship of sociology with other disciplines. Sub branches of sociology.	Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
3	Veysel Bozkurt, Sosyolojiye Giriş, Kolektif, (2013), Sosyolojiye Giriş, Enver Özkalp, Sosyolojiye Giriş, Anhony Giddens, Sosyoloji John J. Macionis, Sosyoloji	Family from sociological perspective from past to present	Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
4	Veysel Bozkurt, Sosyolojiye Giriş, Kolektif, (2013), Sosyolojiye Giriş, Enver Özkalp, Sosyolojiye Giriş, Anhony Giddens, Sosyoloji John J. Macionis, Sosyoloji	From sociological perspectives social relations and socialization	Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
5	Veysel Bozkurt, Sosyolojiye Giriş, Kolektif, (2013), Sosyolojiye Giriş, Enver Özkalp, Sosyolojiye Giriş, Anhony Giddens, Sosyoloji John J. Macionis, Sosyoloji	Social structure and change	Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
6	Veysel Bozkurt, Sosyolojiye Giriş, Kolektif, (2013), Sosyolojiye Giriş, Enver Özkalp, Sosyolojiye Giriş, Anhony Giddens, Sosyoloji John J. Macionis, Sosyoloji	Social structure and change	Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
7	Veysel Bozkurt, Sosyolojiye Giriş, Kolektif, (2013), Sosyolojiye Giriş, Enver Özkalp, Sosyolojiye Giriş, Anhony Giddens, Sosyoloji John J. Macionis, Sosyoloji	From sociological perspectives class	Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Veysel Bozkurt, Sosyolojiye Giriş, Kolektif, (2013), Sosyolojiye Giriş, Enver Özkalp, Sosyolojiye Giriş, Anhony Giddens, Sosyoloji John J. Macionis, Sosyoloji	Stratification from a sociological perspective	Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
10	Veysel Bozkurt, Sosyolojiye Giriş, Kolektif, (2013), Sosyolojiye Giriş, Enver Özkalp, Sosyolojiye Giriş, Anhony Giddens, Sosyoloji John J. Macionis, Sosyoloji	Stratification from a sociological perspective	Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
11	Veysel Bozkurt, Sosyolojiye Giriş, Kolektif, (2013), Sosyolojiye Giriş, Enver Özkalp, Sosyolojiye Giriş, Anhony Giddens, Sosyoloji John J. Macionis, Sosyoloji	Modernity Post-modernity	Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
12	Veysel Bozkurt, Sosyolojiye Giriş, Kolektif, (2013), Sosyolojiye Giriş, Enver Özkalp, Sosyolojiye Giriş, Anhony Giddens, Sosyoloji John J. Macionis, Sosyoloji	Globalization and Social Change	Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
13	Veysel Bozkurt, Sosyolojiye Giriş, Kolektif, (2013), Sosyolojiye Giriş, Enver Özkalp, Sosyolojiye Giriş, Anhony Giddens, Sosyoloji John J. Macionis, Sosyoloji	Globalization and Social Change	Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
14	Veysel Bozkurt, Sosyolojiye Giriş, Kolektif, (2013), Sosyolojiye Giriş, Enver Özkalp, Sosyolojiye Giriş, Anhony Giddens, Sosyoloji John J. Macionis, Sosyoloji	Law, Crime and Deviation	Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
15	Veysel Bozkurt, Sosyolojiye Giriş, Kolektif, (2013), Sosyolojiye Giriş, Enver Özkalp, Sosyolojiye Giriş, Anhony Giddens, Sosyoloji John J. Macionis, Sosyoloji	General Review	Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Bozkurt, V. (2017). Değişen Dünyada Sosyoloji. 17. baskı. İstanbul: Ekin Kitabevi.
Fichter, J. (2016). Sosyoloji Nedir? . 3. baskı. çev. Nilgün Çelebi. Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık.
Cragun, R., Cragun, D., et al. (2006). Introduction to Sociology. London: Blacksleet River.
Giddens, A. , Sutton, W.,P. (2016). Sosyoloji. 7. edisyon. çev. Ömer Baldık. İstanbul: Kırmızı Yayınları.
Macionis, J.,J. (2015). Sosyoloji. 2. baskı. ed. Vildan Akan. Ankara: Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
Ritzer, G. (2015). Introduction to Sociology. London: Sage Publication.

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 basic theories of microeconomics and macroeconomics by benefiting from assumptions and axioms.		1
2	Recognize the entries in the book and financial balance sheet of the business organization.	0
3	Define concepts, theories and principles of basic and subfields of international trade by adhering to the background knowledge.	0

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Summarize historical development of the international trade theories by adhering to the chronological order.	0
2	Use theoretical knowledge gained in the field of international trade in occupational practices and daily life.	0
3	Solve financial and legal problems confronted in international trade practices.	0

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate statistical raw data by benefiting from computer programs and relate data with one another in consideration of theoretical knowledge.		1
2	Evaluate developments in the world in consideration of common courses in the faculty with an intellectual perspective.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret current events and facts in international trade based on advanced knowledge and skills from an analytical and systematic holistic view.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate knowledge about economic globalization and internationalization with current knowledge in the field.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Examine current economic policies applied over the gained advanced knowledge and skills by a critical approach.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain demands in written or verbally by using the foreign language skill in business and social life effectively.		1
2	Tell knowledge, thoughts and solution offers regarding subjects in international trade to relevant stakeholders demands in written or verbally.		1
3	Design a healthy communication network for themselves in the business world by using social life skills.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze current issues, events and problems by benefiting from theoretical and historical knowledge of international trade and economics.	0
2	Develop suggestions for international trade policies by determining economic problems in the macro level.	0
3	Apply commercial applications in consideration of knowledge gained in financing and management of international trade by being inclusive of international market	0
4	Discuss the effects of commercial and financial globalization processes on the income distribution, by benefiting from data.		1

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	1	13
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
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	6	5	30
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	3	15
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	40	0	102