Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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SOS214 | SOCIAL STRATIFICATION | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
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 : | 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 |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | This course aims to provide the students with an introduction to stratification and mobility by supporting their sociological perspective on stratification with theories; to prepare a theoretical basis for future studies in the field of sociology. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Contents of the course include; classical and contemporary stratification and inequality theories of sociology, social classes, social mobility, gender, race and ethnicity, globalization and inequality and deprivation. |
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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Knows the classical and contemporary sociological theories about social stratification |
Defines social stratification through its own theories |
Relates social stratification to theories |
Relates social issues to stratification theories |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | Reading the Source Observation | Introduction to the course | Lecture Question and Answer Discussion |
2 | Reading the Source Observation | History of Stratification and Disequilibrium | Lecture Question and Answer Discussion |
3 | Reading the Source Observation Presentation | Classical Stratification Theories | Lecture Question and Answer Discussion |
4 | Reading the Source Observation Presentation | Modern Stratification Theories | Lecture Question and Answer Discussion |
5 | Reading the Source Observation Presentation | Social Classes and Class Structure | Lecture Question and Answer Discussion |
6 | Reading the Source Observation Presentation | Middle Classes and labors | Lecture Question and Answer Discussion |
7 | Reading the Source Observation Presentation | The poor and other classes | Lecture Question and Answer Discussion |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Reading the Source Observation Presentation | Race and Ethnicity | Lecture Question and Answer Discussion |
10 | Reading the Source Observation Presentation | Social Gender Inequality | Lecture Question and Answer Discussion |
11 | Reading the Source Observation Presentation | Social Mobility | Lecture Question and Answer Discussion |
12 | Reading the Source Observation Presentation | Globalization, poverty, global Stratification | Lecture Question and Answer Discussion |
13 | Reading the Source Observation Presentation | Results of: Disequilibrium and Deprivation 1 | Lecture Question and Answer Discussion |
14 | Reading the Source Observation Presentation | Results of Disequilibrium: inequality and Deprivation 2 | Lecture Question and Answer Discussion |
15 | Reading the Source Observation Presentation | Evaluation of the term | Lecture Question and Answer Discussion |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Perouse, J. F. (2011). Istanbul’la yuzlesme denemeleri: ceperler, hareketlilik ve kentsel bellek. 3rd Volume, Istanbul: Babil. |
Bora, T. (2011). Tasraya bakmak. Istanbul: Iletisim |
Unal, A.Z. (2014). Toplumda tabakalasma ve hareketlilik. Istanbul: Birlesik Publications |
Grusky, David B. (2018).Social stratification: Class, race, and gender in sociological perspective. London: Routledge. |
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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Students define the concepts they learned and match them with their corresponding phenomena in the social world.
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Students interpret concepts and theories taking into account their historical-cultural contexts.
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Students compare sociological theories with reference to social problems.
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Students distinguish the significance of ecological, social and economical sustainability for world’s future.
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Students develop their knowledge on sustainability by the use of information and communication technologies.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Students evaluate qualitative and quantitative data of sociological research studies.
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Students analyse the complicated interactions between the social, cultural, political, economical and demographical phenomena of the global world.
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5 |
SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Students design a research by their acquired knowledge and experience.
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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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Students research field study considering the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values.
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Students efficiently apply the most suitable information and communication technologies in their studies.
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Students use their knowledge on ecological, social and economical sustainability in all aspects of their lives.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Students research on problems which reflect on their fields in the global world undergoing rapid and profound change.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.
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Students develop their knowledge and skills within the frame of scientific, technological and current developments via adopting the principle of lifelong learning.
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Students act ethically impartial in their research studies.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.
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5 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Students apply the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values with reference to sustainability throughout their studies in their careers.
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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 | 12 | 4 | 48 |
Land Surveying | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group Work | 12 | 1 | 12 |
Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Reading | 12 | 3 | 36 |
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 | 54 | 0 | 152 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 152 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 6 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 6,0 |