SOSYOLOJİK YAŞLANMA TEORİLERİ II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
GER204	SOSYOLOJİK YAŞLANMA TEORİLERİ II	4	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The main objective of this course is to teach the social dimension of old age and to evaluate the social problems of old age.
Contents of the Course Unit:	In this lesson macro processes that are related to aging, demographic developments in Turkey and in the world, the transformation of the family; socialization in the context of the relationship between society and old age, role transitions and role changes related to old age, stress and adaptation processes; In the context of old age and retirement, the concepts of work, retirement, leisure, old age policies and practices are included.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Interprets the social events and phenomena that occur in old age.
Associates the problems that occur in old age with social processes.
Combines and synthesizes micro processes related to aging with macro processes.
Evaluate the pension and social security policies concerning the elderly.
Develop applications for the solution of social problems in old age.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	The place of aging in the changing world, the effects of aging on society, industrialization, modernization and the effects of migration	Expression
2	The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read.	Measures of old age, Elderly population, Demographic transition, Gender, race, ethnic composition, Geographical distribution, Determinants: rural-urban; development-underdevelopment	Expression
3	The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read.	Life cycle perspective in aging research	Expression
4	The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read.	Historical and cultural transformation in the life cycle process, Socialization and social roles, Role transitions and expectations	Expression
5	The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read.	Life Stress: Coping and Adaptation, Active Aging, Behavior and Values ​​among the Elderly, Gender Differences Among the Elderly	Expression
6	The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read.	Relationships and roles in old age	Expression
7	The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read.	Aging and Family Life: Elderly and family, Family structure in contemporary societies, Family function in contemporary societies, friendship and kinship networks	Expression
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read.	Work, Retirement and Leisure: Elderly workers, Retirement, Leisure	Expression
10	The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read.	The Economics of Aging: The economic status of the elderly, The adequacy of the income of the elderly, Social Security System, Pension	Expression
11	The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read.	Aging Policy: Political orientation and behavior of the elderly, retirement and health policy and aging	Expression
12	The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read.	Religion and aging: Function of religion, Age and religious attachment, Religion, aging and health	Expression
13	The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read.	Life environment of the elderly: The effect of the environment on the elderly	Expression
14	The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read.	Social stratification and old age: social stratification, class, gender and old age	Expression
15	The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read.	Discussion	Expression
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Senturk, Unal (2018). Sociology of Old Age. Dora: Istanbul.
Duben, Alan (2018). Aging and Aging: Interdisciplinary Perspectives Bilgi University Publications: İstanbul

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.				3
2	Defines and implements the proffesional limitations, competencies and responsibilities that can be used in the academic works and field practices.				3

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

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

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.			2
3	Completes the responsibilities and fulfilling the duties as a team member in a joint work related to the field.					4

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.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It has the performance to support all kinds of biological, social and social patient patients related to aging.				3

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.					4

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.				3

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	5	5	25
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	2	3	6
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	7	5	35
Assignment (Homework)	5	5	25
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	2	3	6
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	2	3	6
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	39	0	147