Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Educational Sociology MBZ104 2. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 3.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Type
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Assoc. Prof. Dr. Taner ATMACA
Instructors Taner ATMACA
Assistants
Goals The aim of this course is to enable students to understand the relationship between education and society.
Course Content Basic concepts of sociology: Society, social structure, social phenomenon, social event, etc. pioneers of sociology (Ibn al-Khaldun, A. Comte, K. Marx, e. Durkheim, M. Weber et al.) and educational views; basic sociological theories (functionalism, structuralism, symbolic interactionism, conflict theory, critical theory, education in terms of phenomenology and ethnometodology); social processes (socialization, social stratification, social mobility, social change, etc.) and education; social institutions (family, religion, economy, politics) and education; development of sociology and sociology of education in Turkey (Ziya Gökalp, Ismail Hakki Baltacıoğlu Nurettin Topçu .); culture and education; social, cultural, moral school as a system and community.
Learning Outcomes - To have knowledge about basic concepts of Sociology of Education
- To explain features and functions of Sociology of Education field
- To criticize social facts and concepts.
- To presents his/her ideas on social facts and concepts oral and written forms.
- To assess present education system in a critical viewpoint.
- To consider ethical rules in his/her studies.
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week The field of sociology of education and basic concepts Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
2. Week Education as a social institution Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
3. Week The role and importance of education in social continuity Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
4. Week The role of education in social change Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
5. Week The impact of education on socio-political functioning Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
6. Week Equality of opportunity and opportunity in education Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
7. Week Social stratification and education Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
8. Week Midterm exam
9. Week Social mobility and education Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
10. Week Family and education Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
11. Week School-environment relations Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
12. Week The effects of globalization on education Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
13. Week Educational problems and educational reforms Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
14. Week Final
Recommended Sources
Doğan, Ismail. (2012). Sociology of Education. Ankara: Nobel Publishing.
Özdemir, Ç.(2014). Sociology of Education.Ankara: Pegem Academy.
Tomlinson, J. (2004). Globalization and Culture. Istanbul: Detail Publications.
Material Sharing
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 Measurement Method
PY1 5 3 2 2 3 2 2 40,60
PY2 2 3 3 5 2 1 3 40,60
PY3 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 40,60
PY4 5 2 3 4 5 5 2 40,60
PY5 2 5 5 5 4 5 4 40,60
PY6 1 1 2 3 2 1 2 40,60
PY7 4 3 3 3 2 3 2 40,60
PY9 5 3 4 3 2 4 3 40,60
PY10 4 4 4 4 5 3 4 40,60
PY11 3 1 5 1 5 3 1 40,60
PY12 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 40,60
PY13 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 40,60
PY14 4 3 4 3 4 5 2 40,60
PY15 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 40,60
*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Course's Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
Method of assessment/evaluation Written exam Oral Exams Assignment/Project Laboratory work Presentation/Seminar
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Hours 1 10 10
Preparation, After Class Study 2 7 14
Research 1 22 22
Other Activities 1 21 21
Verbal Expression 1 1.5 1.5
Visual Presentation 2 3 6
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 76.5
ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0