SOCIOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SOP103	SOCIOLOGY	4	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 BURCU DEMİR
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	Secondary-level qualification has been gained to date information in their respective fields based on textbooks, supplies, application tools and other resources supported by basic theoretical and practical knowledge to have.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Foreign Trade has basic knowledge in the field.		1

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Foreign Trade has acquired in the field of basic theoretical and practical knowledge in the same area at the same level or at the level of advanced training in an area to acquire the skills to use.		1
2	Foreign Trade has acquired basic knowledge about the area and using the skills, ability to interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, analyze the evidence-based solutions to develop.		1

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Decisions, actions and behaviors related to the field of foreign trade is the ability to use the knowledge gained.		1
2	Analyze information on foreign trade area, has the ability to interpret and evaluate.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Foreign Trade area as the basic level to conduct an independent study.		1
2	Foreign Trade encountered in applications related to the field to solve complex and unpredictable problems to take responsibility as a team member.		1
3	Within the framework of a project under the responsibility of employees to conduct activities for development.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Foreign Trade gained in the field of basic knowledge and skills to critically evaluate, to determine and meet the learning needs.		1
2	An advanced education level education in the same field or the same level to direct a profession.		1
3	To gain an awareness of lifelong learning.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Foreign Trade issues related to the field have the basic knowledge and skills at the level of ideas through written and verbal communication to transfer.		1
2	Foreign Trade issues related to the field of ideas and proposals for solutions to problems and with people who are experts to share.		1
3	A foreign language, at least in the general level of European Language Portfolio A2 monitor and using the information in the field of Foreign Trade to communicate with colleagues.		1
4	Foreign Trade areas as required by the European Computer Driving Licence Foundation least with computer software to use information and communication technologies.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Foreign Trade area related to the field of data collection, dissemination stages of implementation and results of the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​have.		1
2	Social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety issues have sufficient awareness.		1

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