Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
SHE250 |
SOCIOLOGY |
3 |
3 |
3 |
6 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
Language of Instruction : |
English |
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 AHMET BURAK TURGUT |
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) |
Explain the historical development of social thought |
Compare the traditional and modern sociological theories. |
Explain the perspective of sociology and it's relation to similar science. |
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 |
Theoretical Lecture |
2 |
Literature Reading |
Bell's Information Society, Bauman's Consumption Society |
Theoretical Lecture |
3 |
Literature Reading |
Positivist Sociology- A. Comte, E. Durkheim |
Theoretical Lecture |
4 |
Literature Reading |
Durkheim, Functionalism and revision of positivism |
Theoretical Lecture |
5 |
Literature Reading |
M. Weber's Sociology & Social Hermeneutics |
Theoretical Lecture |
6 |
Literature Reading |
P. Bourdieu's Sociology-Cultural Capital |
Theoretical Lecture |
7 |
Literature Reading |
Midterm Review |
Theoretical Lecture |
8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
9 |
Literature Reading |
K. Marx and Critical Theory |
Theoretical Lecture |
10 |
Literature Reading |
Frankfurt School and Critical Theory |
Theoretical Lecture |
11 |
Literature Reading |
Frankfurt School and Enlightenment |
Theoretical Lecture |
12 |
Literature Reading |
M. Foucault and Social Order |
Theoretical Lecture |
13 |
Literature Reading |
M. Foucault and Social Epistemology |
Theoretical Lecture |
14 |
Literature Reading |
Current Issues in Sociology- Gentrification, Communication and Virtual Communities |
Theoretical Lecture |
15 |
Literature Reading |
Final Review |
Theoretical Lecture |
16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
Bruce, S. & Yearley, S. (2006). The SAGE dictionary of sociology London: SAGE Publications Ltd doi: 10.4135/9781446279137 |
Barker, C. (2004). The SAGE dictionary of cultural studies. London: SAGE Publications Ltd doi: 10.4135/9781446221280.n53 |
Audi, R. (Ed.). (2015). The Cambridge Dictionary of Philosophy. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. doi:10.1017/CBO9781139057509. |
Durkheim, Emile (1895 [1938]) The Rules of Sociological Method. Glencoe, IL: Free Press. |
Weber, Max (1904 [1949]) The Methodology of the Social Sciences. Trans. Edward A. Shils and Henry A. Finch. Glencoe, IL: Free Press. |
Malpas, Simon & Wake, Paul. (2006). Routledge Companion to Critical Theory. |
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 |
Teamwork skills
|
|
|
|
|
|
5 |
2 |
Ability to identify and solve problems in professional practice
|
|
|
|
|
|
5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Awareness of professional ethics and responsibility
|
|
|
|
|
|
5 |
2 |
Ability to use theoretical knowledge in practice
|
|
|
|
|
|
5 |
SKILLS |
Cognitive |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Ability to understand, adopt and apply social cultural and social responsibilities
|
|
|
|
|
4 |
|
2 |
Ability to manage a process to meet requirements
|
|
|
|
|
4 |
|
SKILLS |
Practical |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
The awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning and the ability to realize it
|
|
|
|
|
4 |
|
2 |
To be able to have knowledge about sectoral problems
|
|
|
|
|
4 |
|
OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Ability to understand and apply professional legislation
|
|
|
|
|
4 |
|
2 |
Ability to communicate in a foreign language
|
|
|
|
3 |
|
|
OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Ability to use information and communication technology tools and other professional tools and techniques
|
|
|
|
3 |
|
|
2 |
Ability to plan and implement professional processes
|
|
|
|
3 |
|
|
OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Ability to communicate effectively
|
|
|
|
3 |
|
|
2 |
Professional self-confidence skills
|
|
|
|
3 |
|
|
OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Entrepreneurship skills
|
|
|
|
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 |
6 |
84 |
Preliminary & Further Study |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Land Surveying |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Group Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Reading |
6 |
7 |
42 |
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 |
3 |
3 |
9 |
Thesis Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Field Study |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Report Writing |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Final Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Preparation for the Final Exam |
2 |
6 |
12 |
Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam |
2 |
3 |
6 |
TOTAL |
28 |
0 |
154 |
|
Total Workload of the Course Unit |
154 |
|
|
Workload (h) / 25.5 |
6 |
|
|
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
6,0 |
|