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 LEVENT BAKIR
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	De you with the basic concepts in the field of Information olmak.genel shipping terms , visit the properties of the types of ships visiting Port Management, Inc. Be able to use the ship to recognize measure Inc.
2	Maritime Considering the history and heritage of today's maritime and port management to discuss developments in the industry

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to discuss the developments in today s maritime and port industry, to draw conclusions from events and facts and to predict their effects on the field.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Maritime and Port Management in the field of basic knowledge and concepts to terms with be.general shipping , ship types and features, to recognize and use to measure ship

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have basic knowledge and concepts in the field of Port Management. To have knowledge to take part in port operations, management, logistics and marketing.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To know the basic knowledge and concepts in the fields of business administration, management, customs, foreign trade and economy. To be able to use these concepts in the fields of Marine and Port Management.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To know the maritime markets and to understand their cyclical relations with each other. To be able to evaluate the effects and results according to the developments.
2	To be able to follow national and international developments by knowing transportation modes, economy and policies. To be able to predict the effects on maritime and related sectors.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have basic knowledge and concepts in the field of Maritime Management. To be able to recognize and use general shipping terms, ship types and characteristics, ship dimensions. In addition, to understand the relations between Ship Management and Agency, Forwarder and other companies, to be able to operate in these areas.
2	Knowing the ship needs, being able to manage the necessary procurement and purchasing processes according to these needs. To be able to coordinate the transportation of the supplied needs to the ship.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have a command of the concepts and issues related to port management and port operations and to have the ability to apply them.
2	To be able to discuss current developments in the field in the light of maritime history.

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