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 MÜZEYYEN BÜŞRA SAĞLAM
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

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	HAS A BASIC KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE THEORIES, FACTS AND GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF COOKING.		1
2	HAS A KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE PREPARATIONS, PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND PRACTISE IN COOKING FIELD			2
3	HAS A KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL EFFECTS OF THE ORGANIZATIONS IN COOKING FIELD			2
4	HAS A KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE PROCESS OF SERVICE AND OPERATIONS OF COOKING FIELD.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	PERFORMS THE PROCESS OF SERVICE AND OPERATIONS OF COOKING FIELD.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	MEETS THE NEEDS AND REQUESTS OF THE CUSTOMERS BY SATISFACTORY, EVALUATES, DEVELOPS AND PRODUCES SOLUTIONS TO PREVENT THE PROBLEMS WHICH COULD AFFECT THE PROCESS OF SERVICE.				3
2	FOLLOWS THE CHANGES OF INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT IN THE ORGANIZATIONS IN HIS/HER FIELD, MAKES RATIONALIST ANALYSIS, INTERPRETS, MAKES A DECISSION AND ACCOMODATES HIMSELF/HERSELF ACCORDING TO THOSE CHANGES						5
3	MAKES SELF EVALUATION AND DRAWS CONCLUTIONS OUT OF PRACTISES.						5
4	DETERMINES THE PROBLEMS IN HIS/HER FIELD, PRODUCES SOLUTIONS AND PRESENTS.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	USES THE KNOWLEDGES OF COOKING ACQUIRED IN BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT AND VOCATION.		1
2	ACQUIRES KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE PHSICAL ENVIRONMENT, EQUIPMENTS AND DEVICES AND TECHNOLOGY IN COOKING FIELD, HOW TO USE AND PROTECT THEM BY MAINTAINING..		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	WORKS STAND-ALONE WHILST PERFORMING HIS DUTY IN HIS/HER FIELD.						5
2	WORKS AS A MEMBER OF THE TEAM AND TAKES RESPONSIBILITY.						5
3	MANAGES HIS/HER TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL DUTIES IN A COMPLICATED AND UNFORSEEN EVENTS.					4
4	TRACKS THE DEVELOPMENTS AND PRACTISES IN HIS/HER FIELD AND USES THEM IN HIS/HER JOB.						5
5	HELPS THE DEVELOPMENT OF HIS/HER COLLEAGUES’ VOCATIONAL KNOWLEDGES AND SKILLS AND EVALUATES THEIR PERFORMANCES EQUALLY.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	LEARNS HIMSELF/HERSELF, MANAGES HIMSELF/HERSELF AND HIS/HER TIME AND EVALUATES HIS/HER SUCCESS.	0
2	TRACKS ACTUAL DEVELOPMENTS RELATED TO HIS/HER FILED AND JOB.		1
3	ALWAYS UPDATES AND DEVELOPS HIS/HER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE RELATED TO HIS/HER FIELD WITH THE SENSE OF LEARNING DURING HIS/HER WHOLE LIFE.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATES INTERPERSONAL AND INTERCULTURAL.						5
2	PREPARES REPORTS IN HIS/HER FIELD, PRESENTS HIS/HER KNOWLEDGES, CONTROVERSY AND ANALYSIS TO THE PROFESSIONALS AND TO THE ONES OUT OF HIS/HER FIELD IN VARIABLE WAYS.				3
3	USES THE SOFTWARES, INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO HIS/HER FIELD AT LEAST ON THE BASIC LEVEL OF THE EUROPEAN COMPUTER DRIVING LICENCE.	0
4	FOLLOWS THE INNOVATIONS IN HIS/HER SERVICE FIELD, JOB AND VOCATION AND COMMUNICATES IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE AT LEAST ON THE LEVEL OF GENERAL A2 OF THE EUROPEAN LANGUAGE PORTFOLIO	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	ADHERES TO ETHIC VALUES IN HIS/HER FIELD.						5
2	MINDS HIS/HER PERSONAL CARE, HYGIENE, DRESS AND FINERY AND OUTLOOK LIKE THE WAY HIS/HER FIELD REQUIRES.				3
3	DOES HIS/HER JOB WITHIN THE VOCATIONAL STANDARDS AND LEGALITY.					4
4	PAYS ATTENTION TO THE DIFFERENCES AMONG THE PEOPLE AND CULTURES, SHOWS RESPECT AND TOLERANCE.						5
5	MAKES EVALUATION OF HEALTH CARE, SAFETY AND RISK ANALYSIS IN HIS/HER FIELD.	0
6	PAYS ATTENTION TO HUMAN HEALTH, SOCIAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT WHILE WORKING IN HIS/HER FIELD.						5

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