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URBAN SOCIOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
SOS448 URBAN SOCIOLOGY 8 3 3 8

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 provide students with an introduction to sociological theories by supporting their sociological viewpoint with theories; to have a theoretical basis for future studies in the field of sociology.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include; lectures and presentations about urban and daily life, Chicago school, socio-spatial wishes, city dwellers, central and environment relations, right to the city, globalization and urban, security and urban transformation.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Knows the theories about the city
Defines the concepts of the city in a theoretical way, gives examples of theories
Explains sociological facts from theoretical comparisons
Relates sociological concepts to theory
Relates theoretical structures and social reality.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Description of the Course Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
2 Literature Review Observation Presentation Urban and Daily Life Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
3 Literature Review Observation Presentation Chicago School Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
4 Literature Review Observation Presentation Lefebvre and Urban Revolution Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
5 Literature Review Observation Presentation Socio-Spatial Dialectic Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
6 Literature Review Observation Presentation Central and Environment Relations Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
7 Literature Review Observation Presentation City Dwellers Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature Review Observation Presentation Ghetto and Squatting Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
10 Literature Review Observation Presentation The right to the city Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
11 Literature Review Observation Presentation City Movements Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
12 Literature Review Observation Presentation Globalization and Urban Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
13 Literature Review Observation Presentation Security and Urban Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
14 Literature Review Observation Presentation Urban Transformation Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
15 Literature Review Observation Presentation Revision of the term Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Gottdiener, Mark, Ray Hutchison, and Michael T. Ryan.(2014.) The new urban sociology. Hachette UK
Lefevre, H. (2016). Modern dunyada gundelik hayat. 1 st Edition, Istanbul: Metis.
Lefevre, H. (2016). Sehir hakki. Istanbul: Sel
De Certeau, M. (2009). Gundelik hayatin kesfi. Ankara:Dost
Soya, E. (2017). Postmodern cografyalar. Istanbul: Sel

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

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.
5
3
Students compare sociological theories with reference to social problems.
5
4
Students distinguish the significance of ecological, social and economical sustainability for world’s future.
5
5
Students develop their knowledge on sustainability by the use of information and communication technologies.
4

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.
2
2
Students analyse the complicated interactions between the social, cultural, political, economical and demographical phenomena of the global world.
5

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.
3
2
Students efficiently apply the most suitable information and communication technologies in their studies.
3
3
Students use their knowledge on ecological, social and economical sustainability in all aspects of their lives.
4

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.
2

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.
5
2
Students develop their knowledge and skills within the frame of scientific, technological and current developments via adopting the principle of lifelong learning.
2
3
Students act ethically impartial in their research studies.
1

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.
5

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.
2

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 6 72
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 12 6 72
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 9 9
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 7 7
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 42 0 204
Total Workload of the Course Unit 204
Workload (h) / 25.5 8
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 8,0