The course will be processed 100% synchronously in virtual classrooms opened in Istanbul Kültür University Cats System.
To describe the basic concepts of "Sociology", to explain the subjects and methods, to enable the student to analyze the social phenomenon by linking with sociology and communication, to explain the factors affecting public relations and the development process of advertising in terms of sociology.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
The minimum qualifications that are expected from the students who want to attend the course.(Examples: Foreign language level, attendance, known theoretical pre-qualifications, etc.)
-Anthony Giddens, Philip W. Sutton,Sosyoloji (8. Edisyon), Kırmızı Yayınları, İstanbul
Other Sources
-Theodor Adorno, Kültür Endüstrisi, İletişim Yayınları, İstanbul
-Ken Browne, Sosyolojiye Giriş, Say Yayınları, İstanbul
-Philippe Riutort, Sosyolojiye Giriş Dersleri, DoğuBatı Yayınları, İstanbul
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction: Social changes that led to the emergence of sociology
Verbal lecture
2. Week
What is sociology? The development of sociological thoughts
Verbal lecture
3. Week
The methods of sociology: Asking and answering questions
Verbal lecture
4. Week
Sociological traditions
Verbal lecture
5. Week
Culture and sociology
Verbal lecture
6. Week
Art and society relationship
Verbal lecture
7. Week
Midterm Exam
Midterm Exam
8. Week
Society and political power
Verbal lecture
9. Week
Stratification and social class
Verbal lecture
10. Week
Global inequality
Verbal lecture
11. Week
Gender and sexuality
Verbal lecture
12. Week
Race, ethnic identity and immigration
Verbal lecture
13. Week
Media
Verbal lecture
14. Week
Nations, war and terrorism
Verbal lecture
15. Week
Evaluation
Evaluation
16. Week
Evaluation
Evaluation
17. Week
Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
30
Attendance
1
10
Final Exam
1
60
Program Outcomes
PO-1
The students will be able to define all kinds of concepts related to communication, new media, art and culture (New media and communication)
PO-2
The students will be able to understand the historical developments of communication and new media issues, as cultural, social, and technological change depending on the areas of related changes. They will be able to evaluate the results.
PO-3
The students will be able to follow technological, cultural, and social changes and apply them to their fields
PO-4
The students will be able to analyze and evaluate the new media and communication issues and criticize them by interpreting their understanding.
PO-5
The students will be able to produce scientific content by researching and analyzing theoretical and conceptual issues related to new media and communication fields with a scientific approach
PO-6
The students will be able to manage time and resources effectively by improving content production and management skills on digital platforms.
PO-7
The students will be able to develop detailed and necessary knowledge in specific areas of expertise such as internet journalism, digital marketing, digital advertising, new media programming, and public relations in social media.
PO-8
The students can produce original works in various fields, such as digital animation, digital photography, interactive media design, digital game design, and application design.
PO-9
The students will be able to understand artistic works by following current and digital works of art.
PO-10
The students will be able to create strategies for institutions in social media platforms and put them into practice.
PO-11
The students will be able to put their creative ideas into practice in digital platforms and produce multimedia projects.
PO-12
The students will be able to use the necessary tools and equipments in their profession in the right place and at the right time, and relate the theoretical knowledge they have acquired to the sector practices.
PO-13
The students will be able to produce by working in a disciplined, planned and creative manner.
PO-14
The students will be able to produce projects in various competitions, exhibitions, panels, biennials and seminars etc. in national and international areas.
PO-15
The students will be able to provide solutions to the problems encountered in the communication process and will be able to use the initiative related to the topic.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
The students will be able to understand the basic concepts and perspectives of sociology.
LO-2
The Students will be able to understand culture, social structure and communication.
LO-3
The Students will be able to demonstrate with examples the relation between culture, society and communication.
LO-4
The students will be able to demonstrate sociological events.
LO-5
The students will be able to apply the sociological knowledge within the design studies and communication skills.
