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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 4

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Vehbi BAŞER
Associate Prof. Dr. Murat COŞKUNER
Associate Prof. Dr. Erkan DOĞAN
Associate Prof. Dr. Özge MEHTAP
Assistant Prof. Dr. Orkun Saip DURMAZ
Assistant Prof. Dr. Bilge HAMARAT YALÇIN

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Examine people’s behavior from a sociological perspective and apply this knowledge to a variety of social problems and situations.
2) Explain the elements of a culture and how culture is different from society.
3) Analyze the interaction among culture, society, and the individual.
4) Explain the steps of the scientific research process and recognize appropriate research procedures.
5) Explain the relationships between social structure, social stratification, and the consequences of social status.
6) Describe how inequality and other social factors contribute to social change.
7) Explain the main dynamics of social change.
8) Have the basic knowledge of the social problems of modern society.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

  Program Competencies
1 2 3 4 5 6
Learning Outcomes
1 High High High Middle High High
2 High High Middle High High Low
3 High High High High High High
4 High Middle High High High High
5 High Middle High High High High
6 High No relation High Middle Middle High
7 High Middle High High High High
8 High Middle High High High 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.

Recommended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods



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