| Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
| 1) |
The social aspect of the human body; the views of Parsons, Michel Faucoult, Agamben and other theorists. |
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| 2) |
Introduction of Sociology of Health and a bird's eye view of the curriculum |
ppt presentation |
| 3) |
How is it that in some communities healers are preferred to physicians? What are the reasons for this behavior? The reasonable and rational dimension of traditional medicine (such as cynicism) and its spiritual and talismanic dimension (which nevertheless has a placebo-effect on the suggestible patient). Warnings to be vigilant against charlatanism: throughout history, health has been a fertile field for some rogues whose only intention is to deceive and exploit their victims. |
ppt presentation |
| 4) |
A comparison of two principles in magical healing: Sympathetic Magic and Touch Magic. Their residual manifestations and correspondences still linger in the minds of modern man. A look at all kinds of good-luck charm objects, which, especially in cultures with a traditional mentality, mysteriously ensure a state of well-being. Size. Cultural interpretations of physical beauty (shamail) in men and women. Sacrifications of the body and its "projections", such as piercings, which have made their way into today's radical fashions. |
ppt presentation |
| 5) |
Overview of epidemics throughout history (plague, leprosy, smallpox, tuberculosis, etc.). Their social ramifications. Also a ranking of venereal diseases. Oral and dental hygiene. Results of health examinations from the United States during the recruitment process (World War I) (Source: Dr. Smillie, public health expert). |
ppt presentation |
| 6) |
In today's western world, the traces of "cruel" medicines are expressed between the lines of literature in the case of Spain and Italy. This reflection also sheds light on European social history. |
ppt presentation |
| 7) |
The concept of paraphilia. The transformation of the previous strict labels of "sexual perversion" and similar labels into more pluralistic and democratic mild epithets. After all, all forms of discrimination against minorities, including sexual discrimination, are nowadays frowned upon. |
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| 8) |
The general evolution of industrial work through recent history and the well-being of the worker as a central issue: Classical management theories, followed by the issue of worker emotion, its importance and job satisfaction, which Elton Mayo and his team noticed by chance and focused on during the Hawthorne Studies. In the context of Work Physiology, the problem of worker alienation and persistent fatigue are also addressed. |
ppt presentation |
| 9) |
Poisons throughout history: Familiarization with a "softened" version of toxicology. A look at historical figures who died of intoxication: Hannibal, Yildirim Bayezid, Fatih's prince Cem, Napoleon Bonaparte, Queen Cleopatra, the monk Rasputin. The mass suicide of the People's Temple cult with cyanide in Guyana in 1979. Sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway by a terrorist cult. Sample pages from a Toxicology booklet. The false claim of alum in mass rations as an urban myth. Two didactic poems based on the history of hygiene. The theme of poison in art: A William Faulkner story, a Clint Eastwood movie. |
ppt presentation |
| 10) |
The issue of substance abuse (addiction). A futile attempt of frustrated youth to escape and an experience of corruption! Classification of drugs that affect the central nervous system. The abuse of some drugs that are legitimate but subject to green prescription in terms of ease of availability. |
ppt presentation |
| 11) |
A bird's eye view of occupational diseases. Adverse effects on the lungs and skin in the broad sense of classification. The development of industrial toxicology. A reference to the Kartal occupational diseases hospital in Istanbul. Listing of some specific findings. |
ppt presentation |
| 12) |
ILO's (International Labor Organization) efforts to protect workers from the hazards of occupational diseases and workplace accidents; relevant laws and regulations; desirable standards; references to private organizations capable of making immediate and on-site measurements. |
ppt presentation |
| 13) |
Technical Safety Engineering and related concepts. PtD (Prevention through design). A reference to the inherently hazardous lines of work and recalling a tragedy that occurred in a shipyard. |
ppt presentation |
| 14) |
Scenes of work and labor from around the world. A look at photographs of artisans and craftsmen from the National Geographic archive, taken in Turkey in previous years (going back to the early 20th century) and an invitation to comment on them through improvisation. |
ppt presentation |
| 14) |
Scenes of work and labor from around the world. A look at photographs of artisans and craftsmen from the National Geographic archive, taken in Turkey in previous years (going back to the early 20th century) and an invitation to comment on them through improvisation. |
ppt presentation |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: |
Ders Notları / Kitaplar: Öğretim üyesinin çeşitli kaynaklardan terkip ettiği (sentezlediği) ders notları (yansılar suretinde) esastır. Ağırlıklı bilgiler:
HAVILAND, W.A. et al. (2008). Cultural Anthropology: The Human Challenge, Thomson Higher Education, Belmont, CA
KOTTAK, Conrad Phillip (2018). Window onHumanity: A Concise Introduction to Anthropology, eighth edition, McGraw-Hill Education. N.Y.
NOLAN, Patrick & LENSKI, Gerhard (2009). Human Societies: An Introduction to Macrosociology, eleventh edition, Paradigm Publishers, Boulder [Colorado] & London.
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| References: |
The basic material is the compiled class-notes of the lecturer in the format of power point slides. Essentil material is based on:
HAVILAND, W.A. et al. (2008). Cultural Anthropology: The Human Challenge, Thomson Higher Education, Belmont, CA
KOTTAK, Conrad Phillip (2018). Window onHumanity: A Concise Introduction to Anthropology, eighth edition, McGraw-Hill Education. N.Y.
NOLAN, Patrick & LENSKI, Gerhard (2009). Human Societies: An Introduction to Macrosociology, eleventh edition, Paradigm Publishers, Boulder [Colorado] & London.
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 1) |
Understand the concepts and concepts related to the field of health at the undergraduate level, and have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other sources of current information in the field of health. |
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| 2) |
Knowledge of nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of knowledge. |
2 |
| 3) |
Uses advanced theoretical and factual knowledge acquired at the undergraduate level. |
1 |
| 4) |
Interprets, evaluates, identifies, analyzes, shares information and makes teamwork with scientifically proven data by using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of health. |
1 |
| 5) |
Uses computer programs, related technologies and educational tools in the field of health. |
1 |
| 6) |
Carries out a study independently by using its advanced knowledge in the field of health and takes responsibility as a team member in cooperation with other professional groups working in this field. |
1 |
| 7) |
Takes responsibility individually and as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the practices related to the field of health. |
1 |
| 8) |
Plans, manages, and monitors and evaluates the activities for the development of employees in a project. |
2 |
| 9) |
Evaluates the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of health with a critical approach. |
1 |
| 10) |
Determines learning needs and learning resources, directs learning function by using resources effectively. |
1 |
| 11) |
Develops a positive attitude towards life-long learning and turns it into behavior. |
1 |
| 12) |
Informs the related persons and institutions about the health field; conveys his / her thoughts and solution suggestions in writing and orally, and receives the opinions, requests and expectations of the relevant persons and institutions. |
1 |
| 13) |
With the awareness of social responsibility, organizes and implements projects and activities in cooperation with other professional groups for the social environment in which he lives. |
1 |
| 14) |
Follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at B1 General Level of European Language Portfolio. |
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| 15) |
Express themselves effectively in verbal and written. |
2 |
| 16) |
Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software required by the field at least at the Advanced Level of European Computer Driving License. |
2 |
| 17) |
Monitors and evaluates the events / developments on the agenda of the society and the world in the field of health. |
1 |
| 18) |
Acts and participates in accordance with Quality Management and Processes. |
1 |
| 19) |
They cooperate with people from related disciplines and acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results related to health field. |
1 |
| 20) |
Have enough consciousness about individual and community health, environmental protection and occupational safety. |
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