| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Sociology | SHO105 | 1. Semester | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | face to face |
| Course Coordinator | |
| Instructors |
Çetin YILMAZ |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | The aim of this course is to examine the influence of social structure, culture, social institutions and social change on social relations. |
| Course Content | Presentation of course content to the students, Sociological imagination, History of sociology (Enlightenment and sociology), First theoreticians in sociology (Durkheim and Comte), First theoreticians in sociology (Marx and Weber), Socialization and aging, Families and intimate relations, Gender Religion in modern societies, Education, Work and economic life, Cities and urbanizaiton |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Assess the social events and facts in a general sociological point of view. - Explain the historical development of sociological thought. - Compare the general characteristics of traditional and modern sociological theories - Interpret the interrelationships between individuals, groups and society. - Interpret the impact of social institutions on individuls and groups behaviour. - Explains the general characterstics of sociological methods. - Develop multi-dimensional perspective on basic social institutions and relationship between them. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction to sociology | |
| 2. Week | History of sociology | |
| 3. Week | Sociological methods | |
| 4. Week | Culture, general features of culture | |
| 5. Week | Socialization | |
| 6. Week | Family and Gender | |
| 7. Week | Education | |
| 8. Week | Midterm Exam | |
| 9. Week | Religion institution in socialization process | |
| 10. Week | Political institutions | |
| 11. Week | Population and demography | |
| 12. Week | Socical groups | |
| 13. Week | Social stratification | |
| 14. Week | Delinquency and society |
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| Bauman, Zygmunt (2004) Sosyolojik Düşünmek, İstanbul: Ayrıntı. |
| Bottomore, T., Nisbet, R. (1997) Sosyolojik Çözümlemenin Tarihi, Ankara: Ayraç. |
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| Keat, R., Urry J. (1994) Bilim Olarak Sosyal Teori, Ankara. İmge. |
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| Marshall, Gordon (2003) Sosyoloji Sözlüğü, Ankara: Bilim Sanat. |
| Sunar, İlkay (1999) Düşün ve Toplum, Ankara: Doruk. |
| Swingwood, Alan (1998) Sosyolojik Düşüncenin Kısa Tarihi, Ankara: Bilim Sanat |
| Wallerstein, Immanuel (1997) Sosyal Bilimleri Düşünmemek 19. Yüzyıl Paradigmasının Sınırları, İstanbul: Avesta. |
| Wallerstein, Immanuel (2003) Bildiğimiz Dünyanın Sonu, İstanbul: Metis. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 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 |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Research | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Classroom Activities | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Total Workload | 74 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 3.0 | ||
