This course is specially designed for the communication studies. The aim of this course is to introduce the basic concepts of sociology, to develop students' knowledge on the characteristics of human societies and social life and to analyze public relations and advertising from a sociological perspective.
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
Oral Presentation
2. Week
What is sociology? The development of sociological thoughts
Oral Presentation
3. Week
Methods of sociology: Asking and answering questions
Oral Presentation
4. Week
Sociological traditions
Oral Presentation
5. Week
Culture and sociology
Oral Presentation
6. Week
Art and society relationship
Oral Presentation
7. Week
Midterm Exam
Midterm Exam
8. Week
Society and political power
Oral Presentation
9. Week
Stratification and social class
Oral Presentation
10. Week
Global inequality
Oral Presentation
11. Week
Gender and sexuality
Oral Presentation
12. Week
Race, ethnic identity and immigration
Oral Presentation
13. Week
Media
Oral Presentation
14. Week
Nations, war and terrorism
Oral Presentation
15. Week
Evaluation
Evaluation
16. Week
Evaluation
Evaluation
17. Week
Evaluation
Evaluation
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
35
Attendance
1
15
Final Exam
1
50
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Students will be able to define the concepts of communication, art, culture and others on the field and to associate the acquired theoretical information with the practices in the sector.
PO-2
To gain the success on the field they will acquire the must theoretical acquisitions and they will be able to make creative designs by learning the quantitative and qualitative methods of the field.
PO-3
By understanding developments of the subjects like communication, media, culture and art in their historical processes students will be able to evaluate the changes and results in the field related to cultural, social and technological improvements.
PO-4
They will observe the technological, cultural and social improvements and will be able to practice these changes in the field.
PO-5
They will be able to analysis the subjects they read, perceived and understand.
PO-6
Students will embrace contemporary academic and professional approaches on communication and design and will be able to adapt them to their works.
PO-7
By improving their research skills, students will be able to bring together different information sources and communication channels, thus developing creative communication strategies.
PO-8
By improving their skills on management and leadership they will be able organize their time and sources effectively.
PO-9
They will develop detailed and must knowledge in the main professional fields like advertisement writership, customer representative, brand manager, communication strategist and communication consultancy.
PO-10
Students will generate communication strategy in certain subjects and realize every related works.
PO-11
They will work creatively, freely and flexibly in their personal lines.
PO-12
Students will be able to provide and amass the necessary ideas and knowledge to give their projects a more effective and convincing formation in written, verbal or other ways.
PO-13
During a relation with target group in a work they will be promoters who are encouraging the team work.
PO-14
Students will be able to use necessary items and equipments of their profession in exact time and place and will practice their projects on time.
PO-15
They will improve solutions to problems in the communication process and able to use their initiatives.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Will be able to understand the basic concepts and perspectives of sociology
LO-2
Will be able to understand culture, social structure and communication
LO-3
Will be able to demonstrate with examples the relation between culture, society and communication
LO-4
Will be able to demonstrate sociological events
LO-5
Will be able to analyze and criticize social structure and communication role.
LO-6
Will be able to associate the theoretical knowledge with public relations and advertising concepts.
LO-7
Will be able to apply the sociological knowledge within the design studies and communication skills.
