Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTRODUCTION to SOCIOLOGY | - | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Kevser Hülya YURDAKUL |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Ertan BEŞE |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The goal of this course is to provide the students of Public Relations and Advertising with general information about the methods, theories, and topics of sociology. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Week 1: What is sociology?,Week 2: Sociological Methods,Week 3: Theories in Sociology,Week 4: Social Interaction and Social Structure,Week 5: State and Society,Week 6: Economy and Society,Week 7: Media and Society,Week 8: Family and Society,Week 9: Social Class,Week 10: Culture and Society,Week 11: Gender and Society,Week 12: Ethnicity and Society,Week 13: Religion and Society,Week 14: Urbanization. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. develop a general perspective about the topics of sociology as a social science. | 13, 19 | A |
| 2. comprehend sociological theories and employ them in social analysis. | 14, 9 | A |
| 3. comprehend and analyze the relationship between sociology and other social sciences. | 12, 13, 19, 9 | A |
| 4. learn sociological methods and comprehend their applications. | 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 5. raise questions about the relationships between the individual and society. | 19, 9 | A |
| 6. identify social problems and their reasons. | 13, 14, 19, 9 | A |
| 7. analyze the solutions proposed for the elimination of social problems. | 13, 14, 19, 9 | A |
| 8. comprehend the social structures such as family, gender, religion, economy, and social class, and identify their interactions. | 13, 16, 4, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Week 1: What is sociology? | |
| 2 | Week 2: Sociological Methods | |
| 3 | Week 3: Theories in Sociology | Related reading |
| 4 | Week 4: Social Interaction and Social Structure | Related reading |
| 5 | Week 5: State and Society | |
| 6 | Week 6: Economy and Society | |
| 7 | Week 7: Media and Society | Related reading |
| 8 | Week 8: Family and Society | |
| 9 | Week 9: Social Class | |
| 10 | Week 10: Culture and Society | Related reading |
| 11 | Week 11: Gender and Society | Related reading |
| 12 | Week 12: Ethnicity and Society | Related reading |
| 13 | Week 13: Religion and Society | Related reading |
| 14 | Week 14: Urbanization | Related reading |
| Resources |
| Anthony Giddens, Sociology, Polity, 2013. |
| Sociology,2020, John J. Macionisi Sandra Colavecchia, Pearson |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Knows the basic concepts of Public Relations and Advertising disciplines and the basic theories of these disciplines. | ||||||
| 2 | Determines facts related to Public Relations and Advertising and analyzes these facts from various dimensions. | ||||||
| 3 | Using expert knowledge, takes part in the decision-making mechanisms of businesses, identifies the problems encountered and offers solutions. | ||||||
| 4 | Carries out analyzes for institutions and prepares a communication plan in line with the needs of the institutions. | ||||||
| 5 | Solve problems that arise in projects related to the field by taking responsibility when necessary. | ||||||
| 6 | Takes part in a team established for projects related to the field, leads the project, plans and manages the events. | ||||||
| 7 | Investigates theoretical and factual problems related to the disciplines and sub-disciplines of Public Relations and Advertising with scientific methods, analyzes the findings and turns them into scientific publications. | ||||||
| 8 | Adopts the principle of lifelong learning. Regularly follows developments, innovations, ideas, methods and techniques in the field and uses them effectively in his/her own work. | ||||||
| 9 | Communicates verbally and in writing by using English at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level. | X | |||||
| 10 | Uses new communication technologies effectively in professional and scientific studies and constantly follows the developments in new communication technologies. | ||||||
| 11 | Plans social responsibility activities and takes part in the realization of these activities. | ||||||
| 12 | Acts in a way that adheres to ethical codes in professional and scientific work. | X | |||||
| 13 | Carries out various public relations and advertising campaigns in public and private sector organizations, using methods and techniques of Public Relations and Advertising disciplines. | ||||||
| 14 | Carries out measurement and evaluation of the communication activities. | ||||||
| 15 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. . | ||||||
| 16 | Sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 1 | 14 | 14 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 1 | 15 | 15 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 35 | 35 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 136 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(136/30) | 5 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTRODUCTION to SOCIOLOGY | - | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Kevser Hülya YURDAKUL |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Ertan BEŞE |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The goal of this course is to provide the students of Public Relations and Advertising with general information about the methods, theories, and topics of sociology. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Week 1: What is sociology?,Week 2: Sociological Methods,Week 3: Theories in Sociology,Week 4: Social Interaction and Social Structure,Week 5: State and Society,Week 6: Economy and Society,Week 7: Media and Society,Week 8: Family and Society,Week 9: Social Class,Week 10: Culture and Society,Week 11: Gender and Society,Week 12: Ethnicity and Society,Week 13: Religion and Society,Week 14: Urbanization. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. develop a general perspective about the topics of sociology as a social science. | 13, 19 | A |
| 2. comprehend sociological theories and employ them in social analysis. | 14, 9 | A |
| 3. comprehend and analyze the relationship between sociology and other social sciences. | 12, 13, 19, 9 | A |
| 4. learn sociological methods and comprehend their applications. | 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 5. raise questions about the relationships between the individual and society. | 19, 9 | A |
| 6. identify social problems and their reasons. | 13, 14, 19, 9 | A |
| 7. analyze the solutions proposed for the elimination of social problems. | 13, 14, 19, 9 | A |
| 8. comprehend the social structures such as family, gender, religion, economy, and social class, and identify their interactions. | 13, 16, 4, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Week 1: What is sociology? | |
| 2 | Week 2: Sociological Methods | |
| 3 | Week 3: Theories in Sociology | Related reading |
| 4 | Week 4: Social Interaction and Social Structure | Related reading |
| 5 | Week 5: State and Society | |
| 6 | Week 6: Economy and Society | |
| 7 | Week 7: Media and Society | Related reading |
| 8 | Week 8: Family and Society | |
| 9 | Week 9: Social Class | |
| 10 | Week 10: Culture and Society | Related reading |
| 11 | Week 11: Gender and Society | Related reading |
| 12 | Week 12: Ethnicity and Society | Related reading |
| 13 | Week 13: Religion and Society | Related reading |
| 14 | Week 14: Urbanization | Related reading |
| Resources |
| Anthony Giddens, Sociology, Polity, 2013. |
| Sociology,2020, John J. Macionisi Sandra Colavecchia, Pearson |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Knows the basic concepts of Public Relations and Advertising disciplines and the basic theories of these disciplines. | ||||||
| 2 | Determines facts related to Public Relations and Advertising and analyzes these facts from various dimensions. | ||||||
| 3 | Using expert knowledge, takes part in the decision-making mechanisms of businesses, identifies the problems encountered and offers solutions. | ||||||
| 4 | Carries out analyzes for institutions and prepares a communication plan in line with the needs of the institutions. | ||||||
| 5 | Solve problems that arise in projects related to the field by taking responsibility when necessary. | ||||||
| 6 | Takes part in a team established for projects related to the field, leads the project, plans and manages the events. | ||||||
| 7 | Investigates theoretical and factual problems related to the disciplines and sub-disciplines of Public Relations and Advertising with scientific methods, analyzes the findings and turns them into scientific publications. | ||||||
| 8 | Adopts the principle of lifelong learning. Regularly follows developments, innovations, ideas, methods and techniques in the field and uses them effectively in his/her own work. | ||||||
| 9 | Communicates verbally and in writing by using English at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level. | X | |||||
| 10 | Uses new communication technologies effectively in professional and scientific studies and constantly follows the developments in new communication technologies. | ||||||
| 11 | Plans social responsibility activities and takes part in the realization of these activities. | ||||||
| 12 | Acts in a way that adheres to ethical codes in professional and scientific work. | X | |||||
| 13 | Carries out various public relations and advertising campaigns in public and private sector organizations, using methods and techniques of Public Relations and Advertising disciplines. | ||||||
| 14 | Carries out measurement and evaluation of the communication activities. | ||||||
| 15 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. . | ||||||
| 16 | Sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |