FEAS108 Sociology

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 2. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code FEAS108
Name Sociology
Term 2022-2023 Academic Year
Semester 2. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language İngilizce
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TOLGA KABAŞ
Course Instructor Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TOLGA KABAŞ (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

To teach the subject, philosophy and main concepts of sociology. Basic theories of sociology, formation and institutions of society will be told. During the course the importance of sociological way of thinking will be shown, also.

Course Content

The research method and main theories of sociology will be taught. The definition, aim, methodology and basic concepts of sociology will be told. During the course sociological way of thinking will be told, also.

Course Precondition

There is no prerequisite for the course.

Resources

Ken Browne, An Introduction to Sociology, Polity Press, 2011

Notes

Lecture notes provided from related sources.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Being able to explain the subject, philosophy and main concepts of sociology
LO02 Being able to explain the historical development of sociology
LO03 Being able to explain the main theories of sociology
LO04 Being able to explain the construction of society
LO05 Being able to explain main institutions of society like family, religion, education system and political system
LO06 Being able to learn the sociological way of thinking.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations.
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Identifies the international and national issues by methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations; chooses the appropriate analysis techniques across the issues and applies the appropriate empirical studies.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Becomes skilful at following and interpreting different social areas in international and national levels and also applies the problem-solving oriented practices.
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. 1
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. 1
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. 3
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Uses Turkish, and at least one more foreign language, in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. 3
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Understands and interprets the feelings, thoughts and behaviors of related persons correctly; and expresses himself/herself in written and oral forms accurately. 3
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Improves his/herself constantly by defining educational requirements considering interests and talents in scientific, cultural, art and social fields besides career development. 3
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. 1
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. 3
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills.
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Develops critical thinking skills. 2


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction Source Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
2 Studying Society: Key Ideas and Concepts Source Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
3 Studying Society: How The Society Is Constructed Source Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
4 Studying Society:Building Blocks Of Society Source Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
5 Studying Society: The Importance Of Sociological Research Source Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
6 Family Institution Source Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
7 Characteristics of Families Source Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Review the Topics Discussed in the Lecture Notes and Sources Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Social Problems Of Families Source Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
10 Sustenance of Families Source Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
11 Education and Economy Source Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
12 Education and Equality of Opportunity Source Redaing Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
13 Education and Social Mobility Source Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
14 Power and Elites Source Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
15 Power and Inequality Source Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
16 Term Exams Review the Topics Discussed in the Lecture Notes and Sources Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Review the Topics Discussed in the Lecture Notes and Sources Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12
Final Exam 1 20 20
Total Workload (Hour) 144
Total Workload / 25 (h) 5,76
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 05.12.2022 05:05