The aim of this course is to provide an overview of the main issues and concepts in the study of sociology. After a presentation of the basic tools of sociological thought, the history of sociology and its relationship with other sciences (especially, with psychology), we will examine the methods of research in sociology, the main concepts in the study of modern society, and the concepts such as “globalization” and “postmodern”. Finally, we will discuss some “special topics” in sociology.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
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Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Umut Eldem
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Wednesday, 10:00-13:00, Atakoy Campus, ANFİ B1-1
Office Hour(s)
Teaching Methods and Techniques
-Lectur
-Disscussion
-Demonstration
Principle Sources
-Sosyoloji: Başlangıç Okumaları, 2009 (1. Baskı), Editör: Anthony Giddens, Çev.: Günseli Altaylar, Say Yayınları.
-Filmlerle Sosyoloji, 2010 (1. Baskı), Yazarlar: Bülent Diken ve Carsten B. Laustsen, Çev.: Sona Ertekin, Metis Yayınları.
-Sosyoloji, 2008 (1. Baskı), Yazarlar: Tony Bilton, Kevin Bonnett, Pip Jones, Tony Lawson, David Skinner, Michelle Stanworth, Andrew Webster (Liz Bradbury, James Stanyer ve Paul Stephens’ın katkılarıyla), Çev. Editörü: Kemal İnal, Siyasal Yayınevi.
Other Sources
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Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Defining and history of sociology, relationship with other sciences
Lecture
2. Week
Research methots in sociology; social theories
Lecture
3. Week
Socializing; cinema and social theory; MOVIE 1
Movie
4. Week
Social class; social gender relationships; ethnicity; MOVIE 1-Dıscussion
Movie
5. Week
Power structures in society and sociology of politics; modern society; fundamental terms of studying modern society
Lecture
6. Week
Family lives; MOVİE II
Movie
7. Week
MIDTERM I
8. Week
Education; work or not to work; MOVIE II-Discussion
Movie
9. Week
Media; health; illness and medicine
Lecture
10. Week
Knowledge; religion and faith; MOVIE III
Movie
11. Week
MIDTERM II
12. Week
Crime and violence; MOVIE III-Disscussion
Movie
13. Week
Globalism; postmodernism; special cases in sociology: sociology of body, relationship of religion and magic
Lecture
14. Week
TERM PROJECT
Presentation
15. Week
Discussion
16. Week
Discussion
17. Week
FINAL EXAM
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
2
40
Project(s)
1
20
Final Exam
1
40
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Ability to integrate both theorical and practical knowledge in different domains of psychology.
PO-2
Apply major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings of psychology on both theory and implication.
PO-3
Understanding the difference between science, art, philosophy and common sense paralel to evolution of human life and cognition.
PO-4
Gain interdisciplinary perspectives about the evolution of human being and societies.
PO-5
Design, run experiment research; collect, analyze and interpret research data; write research reports effectively.
PO-6
Ability to Access and use of information effectively; browse interdisciplinary literature, use databases and other information sources properly.
PO-7
Gain analytical and critical thinking and writing skills.
PO-8
Use appropriately the technical language of science of psychology in oral and written communication and presentation skills.
PO-9
High comprehension of at least a foreign language.
PO-10
Improve attitudes, abilities and motivation that bring out self efficiacy, talent and creativity.
PO-11
Develop skills and abilities for self critisicm and self growth.
PO-12
Achieve personal implements for team working.
PO-13
Increase sensitivity and awareness to reflect on communication and problem solving processes.
PO-14
Ability to develop social sensitivity and consciousness to conduct social responsibility projects.
PO-15
Develop leadership skills and management of human relations.
PO-16
Professional ethical consciousness.
PO-17
Interact effectively and work productively with others.
PO-18
Apply technical knowledge of psychology to problem solving processes in professional work settings.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
LO 1. Defining fundamental issues of sociology (KNOWLEDGE)
LO-2
LO 2. Expressing sociological facts by own sentences (COMPREHENSION)
LO-3
LO 3. Interpreting social situations in sociological teminology (APPLICATION)
LO-4
LO 4. Exampling sociological facts (APPLICATION)
LO-5
LO 5. Dissscussing and analyzıng sociological terms and facts (APPLICATION)
LO-6
LO 6. Preparing project by gathering fundamental terms of sociology through a sociological point of view (APPLICATION)
LO-7
LO 7. Gaining a critical view while preparing project (APPLICATION)
