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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:

MED010

Course Name:

Sociology of Youth

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

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):

Sinan Çaya, Ph.D.

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	Providing basic information regarding the situation of youngsters; the complex and problematic growth phases and offering probable solutions to the occurrings of crisis-situations.
Course Content:	The scope of the course is focused on adolescence / puberty, essentially. Etiology of the word “adolescence / puberty”, its auxiliary connotations, related common problems, exceptional severe problems and ways of coping, including parental and institutionalized support. Getting informed about involved topics and keep updating one’s useful knowledge is important.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) He/she can achieve a scientific definition of the concepts of puberty and adolescence.
2) He/she can enumerate / outline common problems of the mentioned developmental phase as concise items.
3) He-she can easily go into elaborated oral explanations regarding any of the listed problems.
4) He-she verifies the significance of an early diagnosis of a certain development obstacle.
5) He-she grasps would-be-measures by parents / guardians / protectors of adolescents, in case of necessities
6) He-she fully appreciates the meaning of healthy communication and display of understanding-and-affectionate consideration.
7) He/she is properly informed about supporting teaching aids including lesson-providing fairy tales, stories, novels and movies dealing with education and training of youngsters.
8) He / she can prove being aware of the importance of peer groups, regarding the social environment of youngsters.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	The phase of life known as youth is the foundation of one’s future and in this respect it is like a social investment era. Literal meanings of puberty and adolescence; its broad definition and peculiar traits (physical, cognitive, social—interpersonal, emotional).
2)	Common problems shared by youngsters. A concise list and necessary elaborative explanations regarding pertaining to Turkish culture and present times (like addiction to the so-called cyber-space).
3)	(Anxious) pre-occupation with one’s morphological changes and the consequences involved. Remedial suggestions to alleviate the experienced worries.
4)	Parental interest and duty “saturated with” friendly and affectionate manners to help out. Inclusion of the entire family and even certain relatives are recommended, in this context.
5)	Importance of communicating well with an adolescent subject as a reasonable and well-informed adult. Providing valuable knowledge, vicarious transfer of lived experiences and interactive advice—counselling sessions, whereby their voice and vote is seriously taken into consideration, as well.
6)	Comparisons between boys and girls in terms of severity of the involved turbulence problems and the relative ease with which to tackle them scientifically. (Anorexia, diets, following unrealistic role-models, “opening up” to friends and eagerness to seek help from others etc.)
7)	The issue of onanism as a common practice. Coping with acne (pimples) through careful hygiene and psychological means. Efforts to “beat” dependence on cyber-space, a real disaster of our times!
8)	Motor and / or vocal tics we may encounter on the way to growing up. Knowledge about Tourette's syndrome (TS).
9)	Social environment of the youngsters and encouragement of related scientific discussion and / or suggestions (Roles of peer groups, one’s social class, sub-culture).
10)	The immense function and role of formal education: What schooling can achieve which no other socializing agent may replace, family included.
11)	Keeping one’s flaring up temper in control somehow. Trying to be meek and compatible by extra efforts, as a sociable being. Handling probable sense of guilt in many aspects of daily life.
12)	Avoiding drug dependence, tobacco and alcohol through self-control and a resolute mind-set.
13)	The theme of youth in literary works.
14)	The theme of youth in now-classic movies.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

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References:

—Gongola, Sagari (July 2019). “Common Problems of Adolescence and Their Solutions” (clinically reviewed by Michelle Bowyer) (digital article).

—Hasan, Shirin (2016). “Tics” (digital article).

—Leonard, Jane (June 2017). “Tic Disorders: Causes, Types & Diagnosis”(reviewed by MD Judith Marcin) (digital article).

—Powell, Jillian (2012). Teen Puberty, Arcturus Publishing Limited, Mankato, Minnesota.

—Shah, Kruti (School Counselor)(n.d.) Common Teenage Problems & Their Solutions, JBCN International School Panel.

—Wilmshurst, Linda (2005). Essentials of Child Psychopathology, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New Jersey.

—Yadav, Anil Kumar (n.d./ t.y.) Adolescence Characteristics and Problems (ppt video),TGT English JNV, Geyzing-India.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
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
2)	knows the normal structure and function of the human body at the level of molecules, cells, tissues, organs and systems.	2
3)	is capable of systematically taking an accurate and effective social and medical history from their patients and make a comprehensive physical examination.	2
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.	2
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.	2
6)	knows, plans and applies primary care and emergency medical treatment practices, rehabilitation stages.	2
7)	can keep patient records accurately and efficiently, know the importance of confidentiality of patient information and records, and protects this privacy.	2
8)	knows the clinical decision-making process, evidencebased medicine practices and current approaches.	2
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.	2
10)	knows the biopsychosocial approach, evaluates the causes of diseases by considering the individual and his / her environment.	2
11)	is capable of having effective oral and/or written communication with patients and their relatives, society and colleagues.	2
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.	2
13)	can collect health data, analyze them, present them in summary, and prepare forensic reports.	2
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.	2
15)	knows employee health, environment and occupational safety issues and takes responsibility when necessary.	2
16)	knows health policies and is able to evaluate their effects in the field of application.	2
17)	keeps medical knowledge up-to-date within the framework of lifelong learning responsibility.	2
18)	Applies own profession by knowing about ethical obligations and legal responsibilities, prioritizing human values and with self-sacrifice throughout own medical life.	3

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	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
Laboratory	2	0		15	30
Study Hours Out of Class	1	0	1	1	2
Presentations / Seminar	1	1	2	4	7
Final	1	2	2	1	5
Total Workload					44