Political Science and Public Administration | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code: | UNI032 | ||||
Course Name: | Introduction to Sociology | ||||
Semester: | Fall | ||||
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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. |
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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Program Outcomes | |||||||||||
1) To have knowledge about the basic theoretical debates in Political Science and Public Administration. | |||||||||||
2) To define contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in Political Science and Public Administration at national and international level. | |||||||||||
3) Relate the interaction of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economy, business). | |||||||||||
4) Evaluate and discuss the events in interdisciplinary dimension, acquire knowledge and skills, conduct research using social sciences methods and follow the field. | |||||||||||
5) Political and social processes that take place in Turkey and in the world, able to solve problems and the causes of these problems, on the relationship of citizens with political structures reveals scientifically. | |||||||||||
6) To design and to prepare scientific studies such as theoretical or experimental projects, reports, articles and theses, either on their own or with others, and uses qualitative and quantitative research techniques related to their field. | |||||||||||
7) To use leadership characteristics in Political Science and Public Administration with the awareness of compliance with team work. | |||||||||||
8) Develops behavior according to ethics and social values and evaluates what they have learned by deciding what they need and critically question the information they have acquired. | |||||||||||
9) Transmits the opinions, thoughts and solutions in Political Science and Public Administration to the related persons and institutions in written and oral form. | |||||||||||
10) According to the level of European Language Portfolio, a foreign language is at least A2 for Pre-Bachelor's degree according to the level of education; At least B1 for the License; To be able to use at least C1 and at least C1 General Level for PhD. | |||||||||||
11) To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software in at least the European Computer Driving License Basic Level (Associate) or Advanced Level (Associate and Associate) required by the department. |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Average | 3 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | To have knowledge about the basic theoretical debates in Political Science and Public Administration. | 1 |
2) | To define contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in Political Science and Public Administration at national and international level. | 1 |
3) | Relate the interaction of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economy, business). | 3 |
4) | Evaluate and discuss the events in interdisciplinary dimension, acquire knowledge and skills, conduct research using social sciences methods and follow the field. | 3 |
5) | Political and social processes that take place in Turkey and in the world, able to solve problems and the causes of these problems, on the relationship of citizens with political structures reveals scientifically. | 3 |
6) | To design and to prepare scientific studies such as theoretical or experimental projects, reports, articles and theses, either on their own or with others, and uses qualitative and quantitative research techniques related to their field. | 2 |
7) | To use leadership characteristics in Political Science and Public Administration with the awareness of compliance with team work. | 2 |
8) | Develops behavior according to ethics and social values and evaluates what they have learned by deciding what they need and critically question the information they have acquired. | 2 |
9) | Transmits the opinions, thoughts and solutions in Political Science and Public Administration to the related persons and institutions in written and oral form. | 1 |
10) | According to the level of European Language Portfolio, a foreign language is at least A2 for Pre-Bachelor's degree according to the level of education; At least B1 for the License; To be able to use at least C1 and at least C1 General Level for PhD. | 2 |
11) | To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software in at least the European Computer Driving License Basic Level (Associate) or Advanced Level (Associate and Associate) required by the department. | 2 |
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 |