| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sociology | SBF114 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 1 | Spring | 6 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Erkan DOĞAN
Assistant Prof. Dr. Cansu KAYMAL
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Interprets people's behavior from a sociological perspective and applies this knowledge to various situations and social problems.
2) Analyzes the interaction among culture, society, and the individual.
3) Explains the main dynamics of social change.
4) Develops an understanding of the social problems of modern society.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Middle | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Middle | |
| 2 | Middle | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Middle | |
| 3 | Middle | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Middle | |
| 4 | Middle | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
Touching on various aspects of the structures and dynamics of social life and some fundamental arguments about the constitution of society and the individuals who comprise it, this course will help students to comprehend recurring features of the social dynamics and apply sociological thinking to their everyday life.
Weekly Schedule
1) A General Introduction.2) What is Sociology?
3) What is Sociology?
4) Theories and Theorizing
5) Theories and Theorizing
6) Methods and Research
7) Methods and Research
8) Midterm Examination
9) Globalization
10) Globalization
11) Stratification, Class, and Status
12) Stratification, Class, and Status
13) Socialization, Identity, and Interaction
14) Socialization, Identity, and Interaction
15) A General Evaluation of the Semester
16) Final Examination
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Fulcher, James and John Scott. Sociology. (Fourth Edition). New York: Oxford
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
English
Work Placement(s)
Not Required