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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

MED002

Course Name:

Health and Body Sociology

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator:

Doç. Dr. SİNAN ÇAYA

Course Lecturer(s):

SİNAN ÇAYA

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The purpose of this course is to familiarize the students with basic topics of medical matters and above all the concepts of disease and treatment; from a sociological point of view, A “soft” version of toxicology is especially emphasized. Meanwhile; a “soft” version of Toxicology is contacted; from the point of view of occupational disorders.

Course Content:

The relationship between sickness—well-being and social structure—culture. The social, economic and cultural grounds underlying the phenomenon of disease. The specific attitudes of individuals vis-a-vis diseases. The effects of social happenings like poverty, unemployment, divorce, death imparted on health and sickness. The role of all factors comprising the dwelling, type of family, occupation and the environment upon health and sickness. Perception of healh disorder or pathological processes by the irdividual. Importance of beliefs and traditions in search of treatment. The fact that the body-perception can not be taken as isolated from cultural dimensions. Disorders pertaining to professions and chronical poisoning within this context.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) I. He/she can achieve a scientific observation of the society; he/she can recognize and define collective behavior patterns.
2) He/she perceives the social institutions present within the society. He /she also places the health institution among them.
3) III. He-she explains sickness as a disorder, work-hours-loss, anxiety for oneself and one’s close associates and a collection of other negative consequences
4) IV. He/she takes it as a sheer right to attain the essential cure
5) V. He/she generates estimations along the line that a health disorder would lead to further personal and social troubles; in other words, other undesirable repercussions
6) VI. He/she grasps that even if material and moral possibilities do exist; creed and attitudes are effective in accepting the cure offered by the science of Medicine
7) VII. Based on those mentioned grounds; he/she understands that it is not enough for medical professionals to be equipped with technical knowledge; but rather it is a must to be acquainted with the social and cultural structure from where the patients emerge.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introducing and defining Sociology of Health and the Body.	-
2)	The social dimension of the human body and the related theories of Parsons, Michel Foucault, Adamben.	-
3)	How come in certain communities all kinds of healers are preferred to medical doctors? What are the grounds beyond this choice? Reasonable and rational dimension of folk-healing (like bone-setting in rural areas) compared with its magical or spiritual side (which, nevertheless may produce a psychological placebo-effect in suggestible patients). Being cautious for quackery: Health had historically been a lucrative field for many charlatans, whose sole purpose is to deceive their victims and make gains.	-
4)	Debating two principles of magic-healing (Sympathetic magic and Contagious magic) and their still-lingering residues in the mind of the modern man. A glance at talismans of all sort, which supposedly enhance the chances of betterment, mysteriously; especially in cultural settings, where traditional mentalities prevail. Cultural interpretations of physical beauty in males and females. Facial and bodily sacrifications and their modern versions today in radical fashions like piercing. Comparing this cultural behavior with self-inflicted wounds (auto-mutilation) of alcoholics or drug-addicts as a pure pathological act.	-
5)	An overview of epidemics in history (bubonic plague, leprosy, smallpox, tuberculosis etc.). Related social concussions. An additional list of venerial diseases. Hygiene of the mouth and the teeth. Historical data from World War II America, regarding military inspections for army recruitments (from Smillie).	-
6)	Remnants of traditional treatment of diseases and disorders in today’s western world are brought up with specific examples from Spain and Italy, as mentioned in literary works. The arguments also shed light onto the social history of Europe.	-
7)	The Concept of Paraphilias. Replacing the former rigidly-labeling terms like “deviance” with more pluralistic and democratic words and phrases, also comes into the play, here. After all, discrimination against all minorities is frowned upon, today.	-
8)	The General Evolution of Industrial Work, along the course of Near History with a view to the related employee-health aspects (a quick glance at the classical work-management, followed by the accidental discoveries at Hawthorne by Elton Mayo and his team. Significance of emotions of workers and human relations and job satisfaction. Worker’s alienation and chronic fatigue within the framework of Work Physiology, are the topics to be elaborated further, in this respect.	-
9)	Poison in History: Getting Motivated for a “Soft” Version of Toxicology! Mention of the best-known historical personalities who had died of intoxication: Hannibal, Ottoman Sultan Bayezid The First, Mehmed the Conqueror’s son Shehzade Jem, Napoleon Bonapart, Queen Cleopatra, Rasputin. Mass suicide cases in Guyana in 1979 (Members of the Cult of People’s Temple drinking cyanide solutions. Sarin-gas (C4H10FO2P) release in Tokyo subway as a terrorist attack. Outline of a typical toxicology booklet whereby branches of the science are displayed. The legend of saltpeter (or its corresponding equivalent alum in Turkish popular culture). Two pieces of didactic poems referring to history of hygiene. Poisons in Literature and Art (a short story by William Faulkner & a movie starring Clint Eastwood).	-
10)	The topic of substance addiction: A degeneration of the frustrated youth. Categorizing drugs acting on the central nervous system. Abuse of legal drugs subject to green-prescriptions, by the addicts, for the sake of convenience.	-
11)	Highlights of the Occupational Diseases. Lung and Skin hazards as a broad categorization. A list of high-risk occupations is provided. A look at the development of Industrial Toxicology. Istanbul-Kartal Hospital of Occupational Diseases is mentioned. Some specific disorders are enumerated one by one.	-
12)	Efforts of ILO [International Labour Organization] to prevent work hazards and accidents. Desired Standards. Related Laws and regulations. Mention of specially designed companies which employ wheeled / mobile services to carry out tests on the spot and soon after the incident.	-
13)	Safety Engineering and all sorts of related concepts. PtD (Prevention through design / ergonomy). The mention of certain industrial activities which are perilous by the sheer nature of the task in question. Narration of a tragic case history in an arsenal.	-
14)	Worldwide Occupational Scenes. Glimpses of Turkey’s artisans and craftsmen dating back to early twentieth century from the archive of National Geographic Journal are also provided to watch and make spontaneous comments on.	-

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

ÖĞRETİM ÜYESİNİN SENTEZLEDİĞİ DERS NOTLARI ESASTIR

References:

– Adasal, Rasim (1975). Normal ve Anormal Cinsiyet ve Evlilik, Gürsoy Basımevi, Ankara.

– Aytaç, Ömer & Çağlar, Muzaffer (2015). “Sağlık-Hastalığın Toplumsal Kökenleri ve Sağlık Sosyolojisi,Elazığ: Fırat Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, Cilt: 25, Sayı: 1, ss. 231-250.

– Baloğlu Burhan ‘2005). "Sosyal Sınıflar ve Sağlık", İstanbul: İktisat Fakültesi Sosyoloji Konferansları, ss.98-127.

– Bolsoy, Nursen & Sevil, Ümran (2006). “Sağlık-Hastalık ve Kültür Etkileşimi”, Atatürk Üniversitesi Hemşirelik Yüksekokulu Dergisi, Cilt: 9 Sayı: 3.

– Cockerham W. C. & Scambler G. (2010). “Medical Sociology and Sociological Theory”in Cockerham W. C., (Ed.): Medical Sociology, Sydney: Wiley-Blackwell.

– Cirhinlioğlu, Zafer (2001). Sağlık Sosyolojisi, İstanbul: Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
Program Outcomes
1) When Istinye University Faculty of Medicine student is graduated who knows the historical development of medicine, medical practices, and the medical profession and their importance for society.
2) knows the normal structure and function of the human body at the level of molecules, cells, tissues, organs and systems.
3) is capable of systematically taking an accurate and effective social and medical history from their patients and make a comprehensive physical examination.
4) knows the laboratory procedures related to diseases; In primary care, the necessary material (blood, urine, etc.) can be obtained from the patient with appropriate methods and can perform the necessary laboratory procedures for diagnosis and follow-up or request laboratory tests.
5) can distinguish pathological changes in structure and functions during diseases from physiological changes and can Interpret the patient's history, physical examination, laboratory and imaging findings, and arrive at a pre-diagnosis and diagnosis of the patient's problem.
6) knows, plans and applies primary care and emergency medical treatment practices, rehabilitation stages.
7) can keep patient records accurately and efficiently, know the importance of confidentiality of patient information and records, and protects this privacy.
8) knows the clinical decision-making process, evidencebased medicine practices and current approaches.
9) knows and applies the basic principles of preventive health measures and the protection of individuals from diseases and improving health, and recognizes the individual and/or society at risk, undertakes the responsibility of the physician in public health problems such as epidemics and pandemics.
10) knows the biopsychosocial approach, evaluates the causes of diseases by considering the individual and his / her environment.
11) is capable of having effective oral and/or written communication with patients and their relatives, society and colleagues.
12) knows the techniques, methods and rules of researching. It contributes to the creation, sharing, implementation and development of new professional knowledge and practices by using science and scientific method within the framework of ethical rules.
13) can collect health data, analyze them, present them in summary, and prepare forensic reports.
14) knows the place of physicians as an educator, administrator and researcher in delivery of health care. It takes responsibility for the professional and personal development of own and colleagues in all interdisciplinary teams established to increase the health level of the society.
15) knows employee health, environment and occupational safety issues and takes responsibility when necessary.
16) knows health policies and is able to evaluate their effects in the field of application.
17) keeps medical knowledge up-to-date within the framework of lifelong learning responsibility.
18) Applies own profession by knowing about ethical obligations and legal responsibilities, prioritizing human values and with self-sacrifice throughout own medical life.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	When Istinye University Faculty of Medicine student is graduated who knows the historical development of medicine, medical practices, and the medical profession and their importance for society.
2)	knows the normal structure and function of the human body at the level of molecules, cells, tissues, organs and systems.
3)	is capable of systematically taking an accurate and effective social and medical history from their patients and make a comprehensive physical examination.
4)	knows the laboratory procedures related to diseases; In primary care, the necessary material (blood, urine, etc.) can be obtained from the patient with appropriate methods and can perform the necessary laboratory procedures for diagnosis and follow-up or request laboratory tests.
5)	can distinguish pathological changes in structure and functions during diseases from physiological changes and can Interpret the patient's history, physical examination, laboratory and imaging findings, and arrive at a pre-diagnosis and diagnosis of the patient's problem.
6)	knows, plans and applies primary care and emergency medical treatment practices, rehabilitation stages.
7)	can keep patient records accurately and efficiently, know the importance of confidentiality of patient information and records, and protects this privacy.
8)	knows the clinical decision-making process, evidencebased medicine practices and current approaches.
9)	knows and applies the basic principles of preventive health measures and the protection of individuals from diseases and improving health, and recognizes the individual and/or society at risk, undertakes the responsibility of the physician in public health problems such as epidemics and pandemics.
10)	knows the biopsychosocial approach, evaluates the causes of diseases by considering the individual and his / her environment.
11)	is capable of having effective oral and/or written communication with patients and their relatives, society and colleagues.
12)	knows the techniques, methods and rules of researching. It contributes to the creation, sharing, implementation and development of new professional knowledge and practices by using science and scientific method within the framework of ethical rules.
13)	can collect health data, analyze them, present them in summary, and prepare forensic reports.
14)	knows the place of physicians as an educator, administrator and researcher in delivery of health care. It takes responsibility for the professional and personal development of own and colleagues in all interdisciplinary teams established to increase the health level of the society.
15)	knows employee health, environment and occupational safety issues and takes responsibility when necessary.
16)	knows health policies and is able to evaluate their effects in the field of application.
17)	keeps medical knowledge up-to-date within the framework of lifelong learning responsibility.
18)	Applies own profession by knowing about ethical obligations and legal responsibilities, prioritizing human values and with self-sacrifice throughout own medical life.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 50
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Course Hours	2	0	1	15	32
Study Hours Out of Class	1	0	1	1	2
Midterms	1	2	2	1	5
Final	1	2	2	1	5
Total Workload					44