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 SELİM AYKAÇ |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
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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 |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
This program has theoretical and practical knowledge about the field of logistics.
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KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Explain the theoretical and practical basic concepts required by the field of air transportation.
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2 |
Defines the terminology in the field of Air Logistics.
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SKILLS |
Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Gains the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues.
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2 |
Gains the ability to use information and communication technology tools.
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SKILLS |
Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Have the ability to understand and apply sectoral legislation.
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2 |
Gains the ability to use the theoretical field knowledge in practice with the awareness of professional ethics.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
It takes responsibility in transforming its knowledge and skills into an idea/approach/technology/product with high social/cultural/economic added value by evaluating the risks and opportunities related to personal, professional and/or work area; develops entrepreneurial competence individually or as a team member.
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2 |
It takes risks and responsibility in the realization of knowledge, ideas, practices or technologies that bring innovation to its field.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
By determining the learning needs, it plans and manages the activities aimed at improving the performance of itself and the people under its responsibility in line with the learning objectives.
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2 |
Evaluates the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Follows the developments in the field and communicates with colleagues by using a foreign language (English) at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.
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2 |
Uses information and communication technologies as required by the field, based on the computer usage competence defined in the Advanced Level of the European Computer Usage License.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
It carries out its activities in line with the awareness it has acquired in the fields of universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
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2 |
It acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results of the data related to the field.
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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 |
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Total Workload of the Course Unit |
152 |
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Workload (h) / 25.5 |
6 |
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ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
6,0 |
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