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| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code: | UNI032 | ||||
| Course Name: | Introduction to Sociology | ||||
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Fall Spring |
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| Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
| Type of course: | University Elective | ||||
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| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||
| Course Coordinator: | Dr. Öğr. Üy. SELEN YANMAZ | ||||
| Course Lecturer(s): | Dr. Ekrem SALTIK | ||||
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| Course Objectives: | The purpose of this course is to “equip” the students with a general notion of the social science of Sociology. |
| Course Content: | A grasp of sociological themes. Familiarity with the founders of Sociology, as well as the later theoreticians.Having the gift of sociological imagination vis-a-vis any situations involving social issues. Being aware of the versatility of cultures and the relativity of socialization processes, depending on different spots on our planet. Being free of prejudices and a champion of acceptance, accordingly. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) He/she can achieve a scientific observation of the society; he/she can recognize and define collective behavior patterns. He/she perceives the social institutions present within the society. He /she comprehends their significance. He-she outlines the stages along the course of the civilization history. He-she verifies being aware of and familiar with the constructors of Sociology. He-she enumerates the contemporary sociologists, by name. He/she differentiates the topics which they consider important. He-she knows that along with Ibn Khaldun, the Muslims’ sociology had emerged. He/she lists the pioneers of Turkish sociology, ever since Ziya Gökalp. He/she provides examples about the relative nature of the topic of culture. He/she explains the gains of this very course in the line of viewing the humanity with a large perspective in a tolerant manner. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | The literal meaning of Sociology and the questions it strives to answer. Properties of society. Classifications of societies. | - |
| 2) | Groups and their classifications. A brief look at group dynamics and the concept of leadership. Differentiating leadership from Management. | - |
| 3) | The evolution of the sociological thinking. The pioneers of the discipline: Saint-Simon, Comte, Durkheim, Marx, Weber. Other important theoreticians in chronological order. | - |
| 4) | Comparison of Sociology with other social sciences. An emphasis on comparing it with History-Historiography. A brief look at the history of European civilization: 100-Year-Wars; Separation of the Orthodox Church from the Catholic origin. Renaissance; Reform & the emergence of Protestantism; The Ear of Enlightenment. | - |
| 5) | Mercantilism and capital accumulation, the Industrial Revolution and its consequences, the exchange of colonies (from Portugal and Spain to France, England and Holland), the French and Russian revolutions and their repercussions. | - |
| 6) | The decline of Ottoman Empire, starting with loss of territory at Carlowitz Treaty. Naval defeats (Chesma & Navarino). Attempts of Remedy: The Reformation of 1839. Crimean War. | - |
| 7) | Contemporary sociologists and their interpretations of social happenings. | - |
| 8) | Post-modernist views with an emphasis of Michel Foucault. | - |
| 9) | Ibn Khaldun’s sociology, as a demonstrative example of Muslims’ studies of sociology. Sociology in late-Ottoman years and in early republican days. | - |
| 10) | Introduction to Demography and related definitions. | - |
| 11) | Fishing societies in history and their imprints extending out to our day. Marine societies (Crete and other coastal city-governments dealing with commerce) in history and their imprints extending out to our day. | - |
| 12) | A glance at various social institutions (Family, Education, Economy, Politics, Religion, Leisure-Time Valorization). Kinds of Social Deviation (including an emphasis of drinking abuse). | - |
| 13) | Invisible behavior patterns (attitudes, beliefs, conviction). Modes, fashions, crazes, city legends. | - |
| 14) | Culture and cultural issues. Globalization, its pros and cons. | - |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | BAUMAN, Zygmunt, Tim May (2019), Sosyolojik Düşünmek, 20. Baskı, Ayrıntı Yayınları, İstanbul GİDDENS, Anthony (2016), Sosyoloji (Kısa Fakat Eleştirel Bir Giriş), 6. Baskı, Siyasal Kitabevi, Ankara ÖZKALP, Enver vd. (2005), Davranış Bilimlerine Giriş, Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayınları, Eskişehir RIUTORT, Philippe (2017), Sosyolojiye Giriş Dersleri, Doğu Batı Yayınları, Ankara WEBER, Max (2012), Sosyal Bilimlerin Metodolojisi, 3. Baskı, Küre Yayınları, İstanbul |
| References: | ARON, Raymond (2017), Sosyolojik Düşüncenin Evreleri, 10. Baskı, Kırmızı Yayınevi, İstanbul ARONSON, Elliot, vd. (2012), Sosyal Psikoloji, Kaknüs Yayınları, İstanbul ARSLANTÜRK, Zeki, Tayfun Amman (2013), Sosyoloji (Kavramlar, Kurumlar, Süreçler, Teoriler), 9. Baskı, Çamlıca Yayınları, İstanbul BALLANTİNE, Jeanne H. (2019), Our Social World: Introduction to Sociology, 7th Edition, SAGE Publications, ABD BENTON, Ted (2013), Sosyolojinin Felsefi Kökenleri, Küre Yayınları, İstanbul BOTTOMORE, Tom, Robert Nisbet (2019), Sosyolojik Çözümlemenin Tarihi, 10. Baskı, Kırmızı Y, İstanbul BOZKURT, Veysel (2018), Değişen Dünyada Sosyoloji, Ekin Kitabevi, Bursa BROWNE, Ken (2019), An Introduction to Sociology, 5th Edition, Polity Publishing, ABD ELIAS, Norbert (2016), Sosyoloji Nedir, Olvido Kitap, İstanbul GİDDENS, Anthony, Philip W. Sutton (2019), Sosyoloji, 8. Baskı, Kırmızı Yayınevi, İstanbul LENSKI, Gerhard (1991). Human Societies: A Macrolevel Introduction to Sociology, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill Book Company, New York. MAUSS, Marcel (2017), Sosyoloji ve Antropoloji, 4. Baskı, Doğu Batı Yayınları, Ankara ÖZDALGA, Elisabeth (2016), Tarihsel Sosyoloji, Doğu Batı Yayınları, Ankara RICHTER, Rudolf (2012), Sosyolojik Paradigmalar, 3. Baskı, Küre Yayınları, İstanbul RITZER, George (2017),Sociolical Theory, 7th Edition, SAGE Publications, ABD RITZER, George, Wendy W. Murphy (2019) Introduction to Sociology, 5th Edt.., SAGE Pub., ABD STEWART, Elbert W. & GLYNN, James (1985). Introduction to Sociology, McGraw-Hill Book, ABD STOLLEY, Kathy S. (2005). The Basics of Sociology, GreenwoodPress, Westport, London. TEZCAN, Mahmut (2016). Sosyolojiye Giriş, 9. Baskı, Anı Yayıncılık, Ankara. TOLAN, Barlas (2005). Sosyoloji, Gazi Kitabevi, Ankara. TOPÇU, Nurettin (2013). Sosyoloji, Dergah Yayınları, İstanbul. TURNER, Jonathan H. (2013). The Emergence of Sociological Theory, 7th Edt.., SAGE Pub., ABD |
| Course Learning Outcomes | 1 |
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| 1) Based on the qualifications gained in secondary education; 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2) Knowledge of nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of knowledge. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3) Uses the field-specific, advanced theoretical and factual knowledge acquired at the undergraduate level. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4) Interprets, evaluates, identifies, analyzes, shares information and makes team work by using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of health. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5) Use computer programs, related technologies and educational tools related to the field of health. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6) Carries out a study independently by using his advanced knowledge on the field of health and takes responsibility as a team member in cooperation with other professional groups working in this field. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7) Takes responsibility as an individual and team member to solve complex and unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to health field. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8) Plans, manages and monitors and evaluates the activities for the development of the employees working under their responsibility. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9) Evaluates the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of health with a critical approach. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10) Identifies learning needs and learning resources, and directs the learning function by using resources effectively. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11) Develops a positive attitude towards life-long learning and transforms it into behavior. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12) Informs relevant persons and institutions on health related issues; conveys their thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems in written and orally, and takes their opinions, requests and expectations. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13) He / she shares his / her thoughts and suggestions for solutions to the problems with the experts and non-experts in teamwork and as an active member of the process by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14) Organize and implement projects and activities in cooperation with other professional groups for the social environment with a sense of social responsibility. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15) Follow the information in his / her field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced Level of European Computer Driving License required by the field. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 17) Monitor and evaluate the events / developments on the agenda of the society and the world in the field of health. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 18) Expresses himself / herself effectively verbally and in writing. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19) It cooperates with people from related disciplines and acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of gathering, interpreting, implementing and announcing the data related to the field of health. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20) Acts and participates in Quality Management and Processes. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 21) Has enough consciousness about the individual and public health, environmental protection and occupational safety. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 22) It acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislation and professional ethics rules related to its duties, rights and responsibilities as individuals. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 23) Its appearance, attitude, attitude and behavior make it an example for society. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 24) Have the knowledge of understanding the structure, physiological functions, behaviors of healthy and sick individuals and the relationship between health and physical and social environment at advanced level. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 25) Has the ability of health personnel to participate in practice training and working experience with these staff. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 26) It has an adequate clinical experience by conducting clinical practices in areas where it is planned in accordance with the essence and purpose of the program and supervised by qualified authorities in its field. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 27) Has experience in working with other health disciplines. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 28) He / she has sufficient experience to use professional autonomy in international standards and to make clinical applications in program creation, planning, execution and evaluation. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Average | 3 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Based on the qualifications gained in secondary education; 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. | |
| 2) | Knowledge of nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of knowledge. | |
| 3) | Uses the field-specific, advanced theoretical and factual knowledge acquired at the undergraduate level. | |
| 4) | Interprets, evaluates, identifies, analyzes, shares information and makes team work by using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of health. | |
| 5) | Use computer programs, related technologies and educational tools related to the field of health. | |
| 6) | Carries out a study independently by using his advanced knowledge on the field of health and takes responsibility as a team member in cooperation with other professional groups working in this field. | |
| 7) | Takes responsibility as an individual and team member to solve complex and unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to health field. | |
| 8) | Plans, manages and monitors and evaluates the activities for the development of the employees working under their responsibility. | |
| 9) | Evaluates the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of health with a critical approach. | |
| 10) | Identifies learning needs and learning resources, and directs the learning function by using resources effectively. | |
| 11) | Develops a positive attitude towards life-long learning and transforms it into behavior. | |
| 12) | Informs relevant persons and institutions on health related issues; conveys their thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems in written and orally, and takes their opinions, requests and expectations. | |
| 13) | He / she shares his / her thoughts and suggestions for solutions to the problems with the experts and non-experts in teamwork and as an active member of the process by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. | |
| 14) | Organize and implement projects and activities in cooperation with other professional groups for the social environment with a sense of social responsibility. | |
| 15) | Follow the information in his / her field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. | |
| 16) | Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced Level of European Computer Driving License required by the field. | |
| 17) | Monitor and evaluate the events / developments on the agenda of the society and the world in the field of health. | |
| 18) | Expresses himself / herself effectively verbally and in writing. | |
| 19) | It cooperates with people from related disciplines and acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of gathering, interpreting, implementing and announcing the data related to the field of health. | 1 |
| 20) | Acts and participates in Quality Management and Processes. | |
| 21) | Has enough consciousness about the individual and public health, environmental protection and occupational safety. | 1 |
| 22) | It acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislation and professional ethics rules related to its duties, rights and responsibilities as individuals. | |
| 23) | Its appearance, attitude, attitude and behavior make it an example for society. | 1 |
| 24) | Have the knowledge of understanding the structure, physiological functions, behaviors of healthy and sick individuals and the relationship between health and physical and social environment at advanced level. | |
| 25) | Has the ability of health personnel to participate in practice training and working experience with these staff. | |
| 26) | It has an adequate clinical experience by conducting clinical practices in areas where it is planned in accordance with the essence and purpose of the program and supervised by qualified authorities in its field. | 1 |
| 27) | Has experience in working with other health disciplines. | |
| 28) | He / she has sufficient experience to use professional autonomy in international standards and to make clinical applications in program creation, planning, execution and evaluation. | 1 |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
| Final | 1 | % 60 |
| total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
| total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Preparation for the Activity | Spent for the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | Workload | ||
| Course Hours | 3 | 1 | 13 | 42 | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 1 | 2 | 39 | |||
| Midterms | 1 | 20 | 1 | 21 | |||
| Final | 1 | 30 | 1 | 31 | |||
| Total Workload | 133 | ||||||