The aim of this course is; is to re-interpret the relationship between individuals and society from a sociological perspective.
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.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
He/ she explains environmental and population pressure within the framework of social change.
1. He/ she will be able to define sociology and list the basic concepts of sociology.
10, 16, 19, 9
A, C
1.1. He/ she summarizes how sociology emerged as a science and compare sociology with other social science disciplines.
1.2. He/ she learns the research, methods and techniques used in social sciences.
2. He/she will be able to define the development of sociology and basic theoretic approaches of sociology.
10, 16, 19, 9
A, C
2.1. He/ she develops skills in learning and understanding sociological theories.
2.2. He/ she explains the strengths and weaknesses of each of the main theoretical approaches in terms of understanding and explaining social reality.
2.3. He/ she discusses social events from a sociological perspective.
3. He/ she will be able to define the factors affecting social change.
10, 16, 19, 37, 9
A, C
3.2. He/ she explains cultural and technological innovations within the framework of social change.
4. He/ she will be able to explain kinship and family in the construction of social relations.
10, 13, 19, 9
A, C
4.1. He/ she evaluates social diversity and mate selection in terms of social relations.
4.2. He/ she discusses family life and the problems experienced in the family in terms of their interaction with social institutions.
5. He/ she will be able to discuss the social structure of society.
10, 16, 19, 37, 9
A, C
5.1. He/ she explains organizations, social institutions and globalization.
5.2. He/ she evaluates stratification through social class and inequality.
5.3. He7 she explains the main factors underlying inequality.
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
Acquires knowledge of social work theory and practice fields.
X
2
Gains communication and professional interview skills
X
3
Obtains information about management and processes.
X
4
Understands professional ethics, principles and values.
X
5
Uses required computer software, communication technologies and a foreign language.
X
6
Acquires the skills of solving social problems with scientific data and evidence.
X
7
Improves skills for using the knowledge gained from different disciplines to solve complex social problems.
X
8
Able to cooperate with other disciplines and make teamwork.
X
9
Gains ability for self-development in his area to follow actual info and developments, to trace and evaluate the state of the projects for his goals.
X
10
Capable to practice social work and train different client groups.
X
11
Learns the effects of the social and cultural environment on human behavior and considers this effect in social work practice.
X
12
Able to evaluate and feed-back during planned changing process.
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
3
12
36
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
2
6
12
Midterm Exam
1
10
10
General Exam
1
12
12
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
-
Fall Semester
3+0
3
4
Course Program
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. Zeynep TÜRKYILMAZ
Assistant(s)
Aim
The aim of this course is; is to re-interpret the relationship between individuals and society from a sociological perspective.
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.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
He/ she explains environmental and population pressure within the framework of social change.
1. He/ she will be able to define sociology and list the basic concepts of sociology.
10, 16, 19, 9
A, C
1.1. He/ she summarizes how sociology emerged as a science and compare sociology with other social science disciplines.
1.2. He/ she learns the research, methods and techniques used in social sciences.
2. He/she will be able to define the development of sociology and basic theoretic approaches of sociology.
10, 16, 19, 9
A, C
2.1. He/ she develops skills in learning and understanding sociological theories.
2.2. He/ she explains the strengths and weaknesses of each of the main theoretical approaches in terms of understanding and explaining social reality.
2.3. He/ she discusses social events from a sociological perspective.
3. He/ she will be able to define the factors affecting social change.
10, 16, 19, 37, 9
A, C
3.2. He/ she explains cultural and technological innovations within the framework of social change.
4. He/ she will be able to explain kinship and family in the construction of social relations.
10, 13, 19, 9
A, C
4.1. He/ she evaluates social diversity and mate selection in terms of social relations.
4.2. He/ she discusses family life and the problems experienced in the family in terms of their interaction with social institutions.
5. He/ she will be able to discuss the social structure of society.
10, 16, 19, 37, 9
A, C
5.1. He/ she explains organizations, social institutions and globalization.
5.2. He/ she evaluates stratification through social class and inequality.
5.3. He7 she explains the main factors underlying inequality.
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
Acquires knowledge of social work theory and practice fields.
X
2
Gains communication and professional interview skills
X
3
Obtains information about management and processes.
X
4
Understands professional ethics, principles and values.
X
5
Uses required computer software, communication technologies and a foreign language.
X
6
Acquires the skills of solving social problems with scientific data and evidence.
X
7
Improves skills for using the knowledge gained from different disciplines to solve complex social problems.
X
8
Able to cooperate with other disciplines and make teamwork.
X
9
Gains ability for self-development in his area to follow actual info and developments, to trace and evaluate the state of the projects for his goals.
X
10
Capable to practice social work and train different client groups.
X
11
Learns the effects of the social and cultural environment on human behavior and considers this effect in social work practice.
X
12
Able to evaluate and feed-back during planned changing process.
