Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOCIOLOGY | HİT1127530 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 4 |
| Course Program | Cuma 13:30-14:15 Cuma 14:30-15:15 Cuma 15:30-16:15 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Lect. Zeynep TÜRKYILMAZ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect. Burcu DABAKOĞLU |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to re-interpret the relationship between individuals and society through a sociological perspective; and to provide students with a critical point of view by analyzing the institutional, cultural, and structural processes that constitute the invisible 'architecture' of everyday life. |
| Course Content | This course contains; A New Look at the World We Are Familiar with,Sociological View and Thought,The Construction of Reality: The Social Construction of Knowledge,The Construction of Order: Culture and History,Construction of Identity: Socialization,Supporting Identity: Displaying the Self,Construction of Social Relations: Kinship and Family,The Structure of Difference: Social Deviance,Structure of Society: Organizations, Social Institutions and Globalization,The Architecture of Stratification: Social Class and Inequality,The Architecture of Inequality: Race and Ethnicity,The Architecture of Inequality: Sex and Gender,Demographic Dynamics: Population Trends,Architects of Change: Rebuilding Society. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. He/she will be able to define sociology as a discipline and explain basic concepts and theoretical approaches. | 10, 13, 16, 19, 9 | A, C |
| 1.1. He/she summarizes the historical development of sociology and its emergence as a science. | ||
| 1.2. He/she distinguishes the main theoretical approaches (Functionalism, Conflict Theory, Symbolic Interactionism, etc.) in sociology and applies them to daily life examples. | ||
| 1.3. He/she determines the unique position of sociology by comparing it with other social science disciplines (psychology, anthropology, history, etc.). | ||
| 2. He/she will be able to analyze research methods in social sciences and the construction of reality. | 10, 13, 16, 19, 9 | A, C |
| 2.1. He/she understands quantitative and qualitative methods and techniques (observation, survey, in-depth interview, etc.) used in sociological research. | ||
| 2.2. He/she explains the role of knowledge, culture, and history in the construction of social order and the theory of "Social Construction of Reality". | ||
| 3. He/she analyzes the mechanisms of individual, identity, and social interaction. | 10, 13, 16, 19, 9 | A, C |
| 3.1. He/she evaluates the process of socialization and the impact of agents of socialization on identity construction. | ||
| 3.2. He/she analyzes the processes of social presentation and interactional support of the self from a "dramaturgical perspective". | ||
| 3.3. He/she discusses social deviance and social control mechanisms within the framework of "the structure of difference". | ||
| 4. He/she will be able to critically examine social structures, institutions, and systems of inequality. | 10, 13, 16, 19, 9 | A, C |
| 4.1. He/she analyzes the functioning of family, kinship, organizations, and social institutions in the context of globalization. | ||
| 4.2. He/she questions the architecture of stratification based on social class, race, ethnicity, and gender, and the inequalities produced by these structures. | ||
| 5. He/she will be able to interpret social change processes and demographic dynamics. | 10, 13, 16, 19, 9 | A, C |
| 5.1. He/she explains the role of population trends, migration, and demographic movements in rebuilding society. | ||
| 5.2. He/she evaluates the agents of social change and the potential of social movements to transform society. |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, C: Multiple-Choice Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A New Look at the World We Are Familiar with | |
| 2 | Sociological View and Thought | |
| 3 | The Construction of Reality: The Social Construction of Knowledge | |
| 4 | The Construction of Order: Culture and History | |
| 5 | Construction of Identity: Socialization | |
| 6 | Supporting Identity: Displaying the Self | |
| 7 | Construction of Social Relations: Kinship and Family | |
| 8 | The Structure of Difference: Social Deviance | |
| 9 | Structure of Society: Organizations, Social Institutions and Globalization | |
| 10 | The Architecture of Stratification: Social Class and Inequality | |
| 11 | The Architecture of Inequality: Race and Ethnicity | |
| 12 | The Architecture of Inequality: Sex and Gender | |
| 13 | Demographic Dynamics: Population Trends | |
| 14 | Architects of Change: Rebuilding Society |
| Resources |
| 1. Newman, D. M. (2022). Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life. (P. D. Arslan, Trans.) Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık. |
| 1. Giddens, A. (2008). Sociology. Istanbul: Kırmızı Publications 2. İçli, G. (2012). Introduction to Sociology. Ankara: Anı Publishing 3. Edinsel, K. (2014). Sociological Thinking and Analysis. Istanbul: Kabalci Publications |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Know the basic concepts of Public Relations and Publicity disciplines and the basic theories of these disciplines. | X | |||||
| 2 | Public Relations and Publicity These data can be analyzed in various dimensions. | X | |||||
| 3 | It uses expert knowledge and participates in decision-making mechanisms of enterprises. It identifies the problems encountered and suggests a solution. | X | |||||
| 4 | It analyzes the institutions and prepares a communication plan in line with the needs of the institutions. | X | |||||
| 5 | It can solve the problems caused by taking responsibility when necessary in projects related to the field. | X | |||||
| 6 | They can participate in an organization set up for field-related projects, lead the project, manage operational plans and processes. | X | |||||
| 7 | Analyzes the theoretical and factual problems of Public Relations and Publicity disciplines and subdisciplines with scientific methods and analyzes the findings. | X | |||||
| 8 | As a principle, it adopts the principle of life-long learning. They follow developments, innovations, ideas, methods and changes in their field and use them effectively in their own work. | X | |||||
| 9 | Uses fluent and correct Turkology in scientific and professional researches. At least one foreign language can read and understand. | X | |||||
| 10 | Uses new communication technologies in their professional and scientific work and constantly monitor developments in new communication technologies. | X | |||||
| 11 | Acts in ethical codes in professional and scientific researches. | X | |||||
| 12 | The universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, and the protection of the environment, have a consciousness of people and society | 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 10 | 2 | 20 | |||
| Term Project | 14 | 1 | 14 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 112 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(112/30) | 4 | |||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOCIOLOGY | HİT1127530 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 4 |
| Course Program | Cuma 13:30-14:15 Cuma 14:30-15:15 Cuma 15:30-16:15 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Lect. Zeynep TÜRKYILMAZ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect. Burcu DABAKOĞLU |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to re-interpret the relationship between individuals and society through a sociological perspective; and to provide students with a critical point of view by analyzing the institutional, cultural, and structural processes that constitute the invisible 'architecture' of everyday life. |
| Course Content | This course contains; A New Look at the World We Are Familiar with,Sociological View and Thought,The Construction of Reality: The Social Construction of Knowledge,The Construction of Order: Culture and History,Construction of Identity: Socialization,Supporting Identity: Displaying the Self,Construction of Social Relations: Kinship and Family,The Structure of Difference: Social Deviance,Structure of Society: Organizations, Social Institutions and Globalization,The Architecture of Stratification: Social Class and Inequality,The Architecture of Inequality: Race and Ethnicity,The Architecture of Inequality: Sex and Gender,Demographic Dynamics: Population Trends,Architects of Change: Rebuilding Society. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. He/she will be able to define sociology as a discipline and explain basic concepts and theoretical approaches. | 10, 13, 16, 19, 9 | A, C |
| 1.1. He/she summarizes the historical development of sociology and its emergence as a science. | ||
| 1.2. He/she distinguishes the main theoretical approaches (Functionalism, Conflict Theory, Symbolic Interactionism, etc.) in sociology and applies them to daily life examples. | ||
| 1.3. He/she determines the unique position of sociology by comparing it with other social science disciplines (psychology, anthropology, history, etc.). | ||
| 2. He/she will be able to analyze research methods in social sciences and the construction of reality. | 10, 13, 16, 19, 9 | A, C |
| 2.1. He/she understands quantitative and qualitative methods and techniques (observation, survey, in-depth interview, etc.) used in sociological research. | ||
| 2.2. He/she explains the role of knowledge, culture, and history in the construction of social order and the theory of "Social Construction of Reality". | ||
| 3. He/she analyzes the mechanisms of individual, identity, and social interaction. | 10, 13, 16, 19, 9 | A, C |
| 3.1. He/she evaluates the process of socialization and the impact of agents of socialization on identity construction. | ||
| 3.2. He/she analyzes the processes of social presentation and interactional support of the self from a "dramaturgical perspective". | ||
| 3.3. He/she discusses social deviance and social control mechanisms within the framework of "the structure of difference". | ||
| 4. He/she will be able to critically examine social structures, institutions, and systems of inequality. | 10, 13, 16, 19, 9 | A, C |
| 4.1. He/she analyzes the functioning of family, kinship, organizations, and social institutions in the context of globalization. | ||
| 4.2. He/she questions the architecture of stratification based on social class, race, ethnicity, and gender, and the inequalities produced by these structures. | ||
| 5. He/she will be able to interpret social change processes and demographic dynamics. | 10, 13, 16, 19, 9 | A, C |
| 5.1. He/she explains the role of population trends, migration, and demographic movements in rebuilding society. | ||
| 5.2. He/she evaluates the agents of social change and the potential of social movements to transform society. |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, C: Multiple-Choice Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A New Look at the World We Are Familiar with | |
| 2 | Sociological View and Thought | |
| 3 | The Construction of Reality: The Social Construction of Knowledge | |
| 4 | The Construction of Order: Culture and History | |
| 5 | Construction of Identity: Socialization | |
| 6 | Supporting Identity: Displaying the Self | |
| 7 | Construction of Social Relations: Kinship and Family | |
| 8 | The Structure of Difference: Social Deviance | |
| 9 | Structure of Society: Organizations, Social Institutions and Globalization | |
| 10 | The Architecture of Stratification: Social Class and Inequality | |
| 11 | The Architecture of Inequality: Race and Ethnicity | |
| 12 | The Architecture of Inequality: Sex and Gender | |
| 13 | Demographic Dynamics: Population Trends | |
| 14 | Architects of Change: Rebuilding Society |
| Resources |
| 1. Newman, D. M. (2022). Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life. (P. D. Arslan, Trans.) Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık. |
| 1. Giddens, A. (2008). Sociology. Istanbul: Kırmızı Publications 2. İçli, G. (2012). Introduction to Sociology. Ankara: Anı Publishing 3. Edinsel, K. (2014). Sociological Thinking and Analysis. Istanbul: Kabalci Publications |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Know the basic concepts of Public Relations and Publicity disciplines and the basic theories of these disciplines. | X | |||||
| 2 | Public Relations and Publicity These data can be analyzed in various dimensions. | X | |||||
| 3 | It uses expert knowledge and participates in decision-making mechanisms of enterprises. It identifies the problems encountered and suggests a solution. | X | |||||
| 4 | It analyzes the institutions and prepares a communication plan in line with the needs of the institutions. | X | |||||
| 5 | It can solve the problems caused by taking responsibility when necessary in projects related to the field. | X | |||||
| 6 | They can participate in an organization set up for field-related projects, lead the project, manage operational plans and processes. | X | |||||
| 7 | Analyzes the theoretical and factual problems of Public Relations and Publicity disciplines and subdisciplines with scientific methods and analyzes the findings. | X | |||||
| 8 | As a principle, it adopts the principle of life-long learning. They follow developments, innovations, ideas, methods and changes in their field and use them effectively in their own work. | X | |||||
| 9 | Uses fluent and correct Turkology in scientific and professional researches. At least one foreign language can read and understand. | X | |||||
| 10 | Uses new communication technologies in their professional and scientific work and constantly monitor developments in new communication technologies. | X | |||||
| 11 | Acts in ethical codes in professional and scientific researches. | X | |||||
| 12 | The universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, and the protection of the environment, have a consciousness of people and society | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |