Course Detail
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 | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. İlker ALTUNBAŞAK |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. İlker ALTUNBAŞAK |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | This course; sociological thinking, theoretical paradigm, structural/functionalist paradigm, individual and society, social relations, post-industrial society, types of society and social evolution. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Definition and field of sociology,General sociology, social physiology and social change,Historical Development of Sociology,Basic parts of social facts,Biological groups, geographical groups, sociological groups,Gender groups, age groups, kinship groups,Tribes, districts, villages, cities, estates, nations and colonies,Sociology and social practice,Sociology and history,Basic rules of Sociological Research,Methods of Sociology,Direct observation, learning, preparation, intuition,Gathering documents, discussing documents,Comparison and Explanation. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Define the basic concepts of sociology, distinguish the differences between concepts. | 14, 23 | A |
| 2. Summarize the historical development of sociology. | 9 | A |
| 3. Recognize the basic sociological facts. | 14, 9 | A |
| 4. Discuss classical and contemporary sociological theories. | 19, 9 | A |
| 5. Can establish the relationship between society and culture. | 19, 9 | A |
| 6. Interpret the relationship between individual and society. | 9 | A |
| 7. Will be able to define the basic functioning mechanisms of society. | 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 14: Self Study Method, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 23: Concept Map Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definition and field of sociology | SEK, GS, SAB |
| 2 | General sociology, social physiology and social change | SEK, GS, SAB |
| 3 | Historical Development of Sociology | SEK, GS, SAB |
| 4 | Basic parts of social facts | SEK, GS, SAB |
| 5 | Biological groups, geographical groups, sociological groups | SEK, GS, SAB |
| 6 | Gender groups, age groups, kinship groups | SEK, GS, SAB |
| 7 | Tribes, districts, villages, cities, estates, nations and colonies | SEK, GS, SAB |
| 8 | Sociology and social practice | SEK, GS, SAB |
| 9 | Sociology and history | SEK, GS, SAB |
| 10 | Basic rules of Sociological Research | SEK, GS, SAB |
| 11 | Methods of Sociology | SEK, GS, SAB |
| 12 | Direct observation, learning, preparation, intuition | SEK, GS, SAB |
| 13 | Gathering documents, discussing documents | SEK, GS, SAB |
| 14 | Comparison and Explanation | SEK, GS, SAB |
| Resources |
| Ergun, Doğan, Sosyoloji El Kitabı, (1973), Ankara, Gerçek Yayınevi. Taplamacıoğlu, Mehmet, Genel Sosyoloji, (1969), Ankara, Ankara Üniversitesi Basımevi. SEZER, Baykan, (1985), Sosyolojinin Ana Başlıkları, İstanbul, İ. Ü. Yayınları. |
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 research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields. | ||||||
| 2 | Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge. | ||||||
| 3 | Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge. | X | |||||
| 4 | Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication. | X | |||||
| 5 | Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field. | X | |||||
| 6 | Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides. | X | |||||
| 7 | They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field. | X | |||||
| 8 | Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language. | X | |||||
| 9 | They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings. | X | |||||
| 10 | Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments. | ||||||
| 11 | Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms. | ||||||
| 12 | Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools. | ||||||
| 13 | Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice. | ||||||
| 14 | They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results. | ||||||
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 | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 1 | 20 | 20 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 25 | 25 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 159 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(159/30) | 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 | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. İlker ALTUNBAŞAK |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. İlker ALTUNBAŞAK |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | This course; sociological thinking, theoretical paradigm, structural/functionalist paradigm, individual and society, social relations, post-industrial society, types of society and social evolution. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Definition and field of sociology,General sociology, social physiology and social change,Historical Development of Sociology,Basic parts of social facts,Biological groups, geographical groups, sociological groups,Gender groups, age groups, kinship groups,Tribes, districts, villages, cities, estates, nations and colonies,Sociology and social practice,Sociology and history,Basic rules of Sociological Research,Methods of Sociology,Direct observation, learning, preparation, intuition,Gathering documents, discussing documents,Comparison and Explanation. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Define the basic concepts of sociology, distinguish the differences between concepts. | 14, 23 | A |
| 2. Summarize the historical development of sociology. | 9 | A |
| 3. Recognize the basic sociological facts. | 14, 9 | A |
| 4. Discuss classical and contemporary sociological theories. | 19, 9 | A |
| 5. Can establish the relationship between society and culture. | 19, 9 | A |
| 6. Interpret the relationship between individual and society. | 9 | A |
| 7. Will be able to define the basic functioning mechanisms of society. | 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 14: Self Study Method, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 23: Concept Map Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definition and field of sociology | SEK, GS, SAB |
| 2 | General sociology, social physiology and social change | SEK, GS, SAB |
| 3 | Historical Development of Sociology | SEK, GS, SAB |
| 4 | Basic parts of social facts | SEK, GS, SAB |
| 5 | Biological groups, geographical groups, sociological groups | SEK, GS, SAB |
| 6 | Gender groups, age groups, kinship groups | SEK, GS, SAB |
| 7 | Tribes, districts, villages, cities, estates, nations and colonies | SEK, GS, SAB |
| 8 | Sociology and social practice | SEK, GS, SAB |
| 9 | Sociology and history | SEK, GS, SAB |
| 10 | Basic rules of Sociological Research | SEK, GS, SAB |
| 11 | Methods of Sociology | SEK, GS, SAB |
| 12 | Direct observation, learning, preparation, intuition | SEK, GS, SAB |
| 13 | Gathering documents, discussing documents | SEK, GS, SAB |
| 14 | Comparison and Explanation | SEK, GS, SAB |
| Resources |
| Ergun, Doğan, Sosyoloji El Kitabı, (1973), Ankara, Gerçek Yayınevi. Taplamacıoğlu, Mehmet, Genel Sosyoloji, (1969), Ankara, Ankara Üniversitesi Basımevi. SEZER, Baykan, (1985), Sosyolojinin Ana Başlıkları, İstanbul, İ. Ü. Yayınları. |
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 research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields. | ||||||
| 2 | Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge. | ||||||
| 3 | Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge. | X | |||||
| 4 | Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication. | X | |||||
| 5 | Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field. | X | |||||
| 6 | Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides. | X | |||||
| 7 | They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field. | X | |||||
| 8 | Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language. | X | |||||
| 9 | They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings. | X | |||||
| 10 | Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments. | ||||||
| 11 | Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms. | ||||||
| 12 | Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools. | ||||||
| 13 | Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice. | ||||||
| 14 | They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |