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	Assist.Prof. GÜFTE CANER AKIN
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	Completion of all the courses designated within the curriculum of the programme, having a total of 120 ECTS Credits, with passing grades, and			2
2	Achievement of a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.00 out of 4.00.			2

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Have theoretical and practical knowledge in the basic level supported by tools and other sources				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Have general and numeracy skills		1
2	Related to field of science		1
3	Can detect details			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Watchful, can operate under strong stress			2
2	Can decide quickly and accurately			2
3	can work regularly and organized			2
4	Circumspect				3
5	followor of instructions				3
6	Responsible			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Conduct a study in the field of advanced independent		1
2	Take responsibility as individuals and team members to solve complex and unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to the field		1
3	Plan activities for the development of a project framework and manage the staff under responsibility.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Meets basic level of knowledge and skills gained in the field to evaluate critically, identify their learning needs				3
2	directs the education of a profession at the same or a higher level of education in the same field				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Have ability to inform individuals and institutions on issues related to the field; to transfer their thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems orally and in writing				3
2	Have ability to share their thoughts on topics related to the field and proposals for solutions to the problems of quantitative and qualitative data to support the experts and people who do not				3
3	Can organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility and to apply them			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Can comply with scientific, cultural and ethical values in announcing collection of data related to the field, interpretation, implementation and results			2

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