SOCIOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
STV101E	SOCIOLOGY	2	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. NURTEN ELKİN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to gain knowledge and attitudes about theoretical and conceptual thinking and expression about social problems, and critical expression and discussion of current problems.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Sociological imagination, sociological research, sociological theories and methods, globalization, social change.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the basic principles of knowledge and science, explains the perspective of sociology and its relations with similar sciences.
Explains the historical development of sociological thought.
Compare the characteristics of modern and traditional sociological theories.
Explains the interrelations in individuals, groups and society.
Organizes the functioning of the reality that we call society and its institutions individually and in a mutual relationship.
Studies the method of scientific method and sociology, to be able to do information about theories.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Review	What is Sociology? Sociological Imagination	Lecture, Discussion
2	Literature Review	Theories and Perspectives in Sociology	Lecture, Discussion
3	Literature Review	Globalization and the Changing Society	Lecture, Discussion
4	Literature Review	Environmental Sociology	Lecture, Discussion
5	Literature Review	Cities and Urban Life	Lecture, Discussion
6	Literature Review	Social Interactions and Daily Life	Lecture, Discussion
7	Literature Review	Families and Intimate Relationships	Lecture, Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Review	Ilness, Disease, Disability	Lecture, Discussion
10	Literature Review	Global Stratification, Social Class and Poverty	Lecture, Discussion
11	Literature Review	Sexuality and Gender	Lecture, Discussion
12	Literature Review	Race, Ethnicity and Migration	Lecture, Discussion
13	Literature Review	Religion and religious beliefs	Lecture, Discussion
14	Literature Review	Media	Lecture, Discussion
15	Literature Review	Politics, Governance and Social Movements	Lecture, Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Macionis, John J. 2008. Sociology (12th Edition). Pearson Prentice Hall, New Jersey.
Little, William (2012). Introduction to Sociology. Openstax College [https://opentextbc.ca/introductiontosociology/]
Giddens, Anthony (2009) Sociology. Polity Press. Cambridge

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	Explains the basic concepts related to the field and associates them with the developmental theories.					4
2	Explains the global, regional and local differences using the basic concepts of human development based on relevant developmental theories.						5
3	Defines and implements the proffesional limitations, competencies and responsibilities that can be used in the academic works and field practices.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has ability of written and verbal expression in order to collaborate with relevant people and institutions related to the field.					4
2	Describes the basic facts, principles, processes of the other disciplines related to the field and the methods used in practice, analyzes and evaluates at the undergraduate level.					4
3	Finds various solutions to individual and social problems using professional knowledge and skills and being objective.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Formulates the thoughts and practices in the field.					4
2	Contributes with the ideas in works that require teamwork, discusses the ideas to bring up as a matter.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Joins actively to the teamwork.				3
2	Designs and implements an entire study related to the field, analyzes and reports the findings.				3
3	Completes the responsibilities and fulfilling the duties as a team member in a joint work related to the field.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Works independently in researches and practices related to the field.					4
2	Takes active role and different responsibilities as a team member or a team leader and completes them successfully.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Displays such a performance which shows that internalizing personal development and lifelong learning is an ongoing process.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Awares of the individual, personal, social and professional responsibilities.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organizes the basic and specific topics, facts and theories related to the field, uses this knowledge in professional practice.						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	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
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	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	10	4	40
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	10	3	30
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	50	0	156