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SOCIOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
SOP103 SOCIOLOGY 3 3 3 6

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course : Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Lecturer YASEMEN KARAMAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: The aim of the course to remember and explain basic sociological concepts by acquiring a sociological perspective, distinguish sociological phenomena both as an institution and as an interaction network in the process of change, as well as interpret the meanings, patterns and processes in the global world using sociological knowledge, methods and methods in the production of sociological knowledge. It is aimed to explain the function of the research.
Contents of the Course Unit: Course content is as follows: Brief Introduction to Sociology- History of The Society, Bell's Information Society, Bauman's Consumption Society, Positivist Sociology- A. Comte, E. Durkheim, Durkheim, Functionalism and revision of positivism, M. Weber's Sociology & Social Hermeneutics, P. Bourdieu's Sociology-Cultural Capital, K. Marx and Critical Theory, Frankfurt School and Critical Theory, Frankfurt School and Enlightenment, M. Foucault and Social Order, M. Foucault and Social Epistemology, Current Issues in Sociology- Gentrification, Communication and Virtual Communities.

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

Acquire the basic principles of knowledge and science. Explain the perspective of sociologyand it's relation to similar science.
Explain the historical development of social thought
Compare the traditional and modern sociological theories.
Interpreting relationships within individuals, groups and society
Assesses the functioning of the society and the institutions that make up it, one by one and in a mutual relationship

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Literature reading Brief Introduction to Sociology- History of The Society Expression/Discussion
2 Literature reading Bell's Information Society, Bauman's Consumption Society Expression/Discussion
3 Literature reading Positivist Sociology- A. Comte, E. Durkheim Expression/Discussion
4 Literature reading Durkheim, Functionalism and revision of positivism Expression/Discussion
5 Literature reading M. Weber's Sociology & Social Hermeneutics Expression/Discussion
6 Literature reading P. Bourdieu's Sociology-Cultural Capital Expression/Discussion
7 Literature reading Midterm Review Expression/Discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature reading K. Marx and Critical Theory Expression/Discussion
10 Literature reading Frankfurt School and Critical Theory Expression/Discussion
11 Literature reading Crime and Sociology of Deviance Expression/Discussion
12 Literature reading Social Order and Gender Expression/Discussion
13 Literature reading M. Foucault and Social Epistemology Expression/Discussion
14 Literature reading Current Issues in Sociology- Gentrification, Communication and Virtual Communities Expression/Discussion
15 Literature reading Final Review Expression/Discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Ringer, F. (2003). Weber'in Metodolojisi Kültür ve Toplum Bilimlerinin Birleşimi. (M. Küçük, Trans.). Ankara: Doğu Batı Yayınları.
Durkheim, E. (1994). Sosyolojik Metodun Kuralları (2nd ed.). (E. Aytekin, Trans.). İstanbul: Sosyal Yayınlar.
Bourdieu, P. Ayrım: Beğeni Yargısının Toplumsal Eleştirisi. 1st ed., İstanbul, Heretik Yay., 2015.
Allan, K. (2020). Çağdaş Sosyal ve Sosyolojik Teori: Toplumsal Dünyaları Görünür Kılmak (1st ed.). (H. Ergül, Trans.) İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları.
P. Raynaud & S. Rials (2017). Siyaset Felsefesi Sözlüğü (3st ed.). (Çev. İ. Yerguz, N. K. Sevil, E. Ergun, H. Dilli) İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları.

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
Machine technology (manufacturing, design, research and development, qualitycontrol areas) to have the basic knowledge and skills.
0

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Work required by the profession before, during and after working on the necessary security measures and emergency response information about a possible accident to have to be done.
0
2
Quantitative data required by the profession to have knowledge of processes and ability to use mathematical formulas to make.
0

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
When designing the material selection and inspection of machine parts to be informed about and to know the path to be followed in the examination.
0
2
Mold calculation, design, preparation and production of molds have knowledge of the product.
0
3
Using the package programs needed to make devices such as CNC manufacturing (CAM) to produce.
0

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Be able to dimensioning and control accounts of the elements of the machine.
0
2
Measurement and control make machine parts. Measurement and control of knowledge, skills and experience to have.
0
3
Advanced manufacturing method, the CNC lathe, milling machine and so on. Having the knowledge and skills about the machines.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Management processes required to have knowledge of their profession.
2
2
Required by the profession to have knowledge of ethical issues. Be healthy persons.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Having the knowledge and skills about quality assurance standards.
1
2
Access information using the computational facilities of technological issues and improve themselves.
1
3
Machine parts pre-production design 2 and 3 dimensional in the computer environment (CAD). Designed to have the ability to do analysis on the system.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Effective use of verbal by using the Turkish Language , written in professional and social interactions.
5
2
Having knowledge about Atatürk’s Principles and Revolution History, being able to express himself/herself in social and cultural area.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Having the knowledge and skills related to welding.
4

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 14 3 42
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 14 2 28
Reading 4 3 12
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 10 10
Preparation for the Final Exam 1 3 3
Mid-Term Exam 1 8 8
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 3 3
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 1 4 4
TOTAL 51 0 152
Total Workload of the Course Unit 152
Workload (h) / 25.5 6
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 6,0