INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SOS102	INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY II	2	3	3	6

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 :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. AYŞE AYDIN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to enable the students who have taken SOS 115 Introduction to Sociology course to establish the whole-part relation in sociological reality by recognizing the relations between sociology and subjects and thus to gain sociological imagination. At the end of the course, the students will be able to recall and explain the basic sociological concepts, to distinguish sociological phenomena both as an institution and as a network of interaction in the process of change, as well as to interpret the meaning, pattern and processes in the global world using sociological knowledge, and to explain the function of the method and research in the production of sociological knowledge.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The students from all departments of the faculty take this course. SOS 116 Introduction to Sociology is given only to the students of the Sociology Department in the spring semester. Therefore, in this course, along with new topics, some important topics which are summarized as compulsory in the fall semester will be studied in detail and in depth. The relations of each subject with each other will be explained through the concrete factual examples. Contents of the course include the Relation Between Group, Organization and Institution, the Relation Between Modernization, Globalization and Culture, Culture and its Components: Cognitive culture, behavioural culture, the relations between material culture and symbols. In addition, new social movements will be discussed in the process of 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
Knows the importance and the function of ethical principles in the research
Defines sociological reality as a whole coming out of the relations between the members, not as a whole as the sum of the parts
Defines sociological concepts, gives examples by finding the factual equivalents of concepts in the global social world
Relates the basic concepts of sociology with daily life
Relates between all the elements that make up the society
Explains the problems in the global world with sociological concepts and concrete examples
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	-	Basic Theories and Ideas in Sociology	-
2	Reading the Source Observation Daily Life Examples	Research Methods and Techniques	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
3	Reading the Source Observation Daily Life Examples	Society and Culture	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
4	Reading the Source Observation Daily Life Examples	Race, Ethnicity, and Identity	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
5	Reading the Source Observation Daily Life Examples	Social Structure and Change	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
6	Reading the Source Observation Daily Life Examples	Social Stratification and Mobility	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
7	Reading the Source Observation Daily Life Examples	Migration and Urbanization	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading the Source Observation Daily Life Examples	Social Institutions (Family and Education)	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
10	Reading the Source Observation Daily Life Examples	Social Institutions (Religion and Politics)	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
11	Reading the Source Observation Daily Life Examples	Social Institutions (Economics etc.)	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
12	Reading the Source Observation Daily Life Examples	Social Change and Modernization	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
13	Reading the Source Observation Daily Life Examples	Social Change and Globalization	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
14	Reading the Source Observation Daily Life Examples	Sociology of Development in Turkey	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
15	Reading the Source Observation Daily Life Examples	Evaluation of the Semester	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Bozkurt, V. (2018). Degisen Dunyada Sosyoloji. 14th Volume. Bursa: Ekin Bookstore.
Capcioglu I., Besirli, H. (yay. haz). (2013). Sosyolojiye Giris. Ankara: Grafiker Publications.
Fichter, J. (2016). Sosyoloji Nedir? 3rd Volume. Trns. Nilgun Celebi. Ankara: Ani Publications.
Cragun, R., Cragun, D., et al. (2006). Introduction to Sociology. London: Blacksleet River.
Kerry, F., Stein, J. (2010). The Real World: An Introduction to Sociology. Second Edition. USA: W.W. Norton Company.
Giddens, A., Sutton, W., P. (2016). Sosyoloji. 7th Edition. Trns. Omer Baldik. Istanbul: Kirmizi Publications.
Macionis, J. ,J. (2015). Sosyoloji. 2nd Volume. ed. Vildan Akan. Ankara: Nobel Publications.
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	Students define the concepts they learned and match them with their corresponding phenomena in the social world.						5
2	Students interpret concepts and theories taking into account their historical-cultural contexts.					4
3	Students compare sociological theories with reference to social problems.					4
4	Students distinguish the significance of ecological, social and economical sustainability for world’s future.			2
5	Students develop their knowledge on sustainability by the use of information and communication technologies.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students evaluate qualitative and quantitative data of sociological research studies.					4
2	Students analyse the complicated interactions between the social, cultural, political, economical and demographical phenomena of the global world.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students design a research by their acquired knowledge and experience.			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students research field study considering the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values.	0
2	Students efficiently apply the most suitable information and communication technologies in their studies.			2
3	Students use their knowledge on ecological, social and economical sustainability in all aspects of their lives.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students research on problems which reflect on their fields in the global world undergoing rapid and profound change.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.			2
2	Students develop their knowledge and skills within the frame of scientific, technological and current developments via adopting the principle of lifelong learning.					4
3	Students act ethically impartial in their research studies.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students apply the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values with reference to sustainability throughout their studies in their careers.				3

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	12	4	48
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	7	7
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	5	5
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	42	0	152