Introduction To Sociology II
Philosophy
Faculty of Arts and Scıences
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction To Sociology II | FEL108 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 1 | Spring | 5 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Aslı KAYHAN
Associate Prof. Dr. Fehmi ÜNSALAN
Research Assistant Dr. Seyda KESİKOĞLU
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Developing an ability to examine critically claims and assumptions made about society
2) Explaining the relationships between social structures and the forms of inequalities
3) Developing an ability to link “personal problems” to societal issues
4) Analysing social phenomena without being prejudice
5) Improving critical point of view about the events of everyday life.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||
| 1 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||
| 1 | Low | |
| 2 | No relation | |
| 3 | No relation | |
| 4 | No relation | |
| 5 | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Introduction to Philosophy
Course Contents
The concept of inequality: General introduction Class-based inequalities in socitey and class theories in sociology The question of gender and feminist perspectives Racisim, etnicity and the question of social identites State and political structures Social struggles
Weekly Schedule
1) An Overview of Inequalities, Discrimination and Power2) The Concept of Social Class as the relation of exploitation
3) Social Classes as a Lifestyle
4) Class inequalities in the developing societies
5) Introduction to Gender Relations
6) Feminist Perspectives
7) Feminist Perspectives
8) Midterm
9) Women's Labour and Capitalism
10) Masculinity
11) Class and Gender
12) Race, Class and Poverty
13) Migrant population, class and social identities
14) Cllass, Etnicity, Race, and Gender
15) General Evaluation
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Sosyolojiye Giriş
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required