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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

SOS105

Course Name:

Basic Sociology

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory Courses

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. EKREM SALTIK

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr. Ekrem SALTIK

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

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.

Learning Outcomes

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.
2) He-she outlines the stages along the course of the civilization history.
3) He/she becomes aware of and familiar with the founding fathers of Sociology.
4) He/she becomes aware of the information and data collection methods of sociology.
5) She/he knows the relativity of the subject of culture and looks at humanity with a broader horizon and tolerance.

Course Flow Plan

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.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Anthony Giddens, Philip Sutton (2018), Sosyolojide Temel Kavramlar, Phoenix Yayın, Ankara
Martin Slatterry (2007), Sosyolojide Temel Fikirler, Sentez Yayınları, Ankara
Zygmunt Bauman (2017), Sosyolojik Düşünmek, Ayrıntı Yayınları, İstanbul

References:

DAY, Graham (2006). Community and Everyday Life, Routledge, London.
DÖNMEZER, Sulhi (1984). Sosyoloji, Savaş Yayınevi, Ankara.
RITZER, George (1983) Sociological Theory, Alfred A. Knopf, New York.
ROBERTSON, Ian (1979). Sociology, Worth Publishers, Inc., New York.
STOLLEY, Kathy S. (2005). The Basics of Sociology, GreenwoodPress, Westport, London.
STEWART, Elbert W. & GLYNN, James A. (1985). Introduction to Sociology, McGraw-Hill Book Company, New York and St. Louis.
TEZCAN, Mahmut (1993). Sosyolojiye Giriş: Temel Kavramlar, Ankara Üniversitesi Eğitim Bilimleri Fakültesi Yayınları, Ankara.
HOMPSON, Jane L. (1990). Sociology Made Simple, Heinemann, London.
TOLAN, Barlas (1993). Sosyoloji, Adım Yayıncılık, Ankara.
TURNER, Jonathan H. (1967). The Structure of Sociological Theory, The Doorsey Press

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Have the theoretical knowledge in major sub areas of psychology.
2) Apply psychological consepts and theories in a variety of applied settings
3) Identify and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human.
4) Evaluate evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical view.
5) Collect and analyze the research data and report the findings in accordance to ethical publication rules.
6) Develop and utilize measurement tools for psychological phenomena.
7) Have the skills and abilities to follow advances in psyhology and other related sciences.
8) Have the skills and abilities to work effectively on individual and group based.
9) Have the skills and abilities to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings.
10) Behave in accordance to the professional code of ethics applied to psychology.
11) Be unprejudiced and equal to various identity groups based on such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities.
12) Have enhanced awareness of universal values as well as human and animal rights.
13) Master a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio.
14) Master the computer softwares within information and communication technologies at least European computer driving licence.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Have the theoretical knowledge in major sub areas of psychology.
2)	Apply psychological consepts and theories in a variety of applied settings
3)	Identify and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human.
4)	Evaluate evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical view.
5)	Collect and analyze the research data and report the findings in accordance to ethical publication rules.
6)	Develop and utilize measurement tools for psychological phenomena.
7)	Have the skills and abilities to follow advances in psyhology and other related sciences.
8)	Have the skills and abilities to work effectively on individual and group based.
9)	Have the skills and abilities to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings.
10)	Behave in accordance to the professional code of ethics applied to psychology.
11)	Be unprejudiced and equal to various identity groups based on such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities.
12)	Have enhanced awareness of universal values as well as human and animal rights.
13)	Master a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio.
14)	Master the computer softwares within information and communication technologies at least European computer driving licence.

Assessment & Grading

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

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	70
Midterms	1	25
Final	1	30
Total Workload		125