| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Sociology | PSİ105 | 1. Semester | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Formal Education |
| Course Coordinator |
Prof. Dr. Abdullah TAŞKESEN Res. Assist. Dr. Özge SARIALİOĞLU |
| Instructors |
Abdullah TAŞKESEN |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | Learners will be able to understand basic concepts of sociology, sociological theories and methodologies; community structures, institutions and relationships; social factors that affect society and social behaviors. |
| Course Content | Explanation of the basic concepts and theories of sociology, covering fundamental topics such as culture, social structure, socialization, social control, social change, and stratification |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Develop a general sociological perspective. - Explain the origins of sociological thought and the development of sociology as a scientific discipline. - Discuss the historical development of sociology. - Explain the basic features of the sociological method and the stages of sociological research. - Compare the main features of traditional and contemporary sociological theories. - Explain social phenomena and concepts related to society. - Explain the basic features of social institutions in Turkey and in the world. - Analyze the process of mutual social interaction between individual, group and society. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Basic definitions and aims of sociology | Course Hours Other Activities Research Preparation, After Class Study |
| 2. Week | Borders of sociology and its place in social sciences | Research Course Hours Other Activities Preparation, After Class Study |
| 3. Week | Development of social thinking before emergence of sociology as a social science | Preparation, After Class Study Research Course Hours Other Activities |
| 4. Week | Emergence and development of sociology as a social science, basic thoughts of pioneer sociologists | Research Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Other Activities |
| 5. Week | Basic concepts about individual, group, society | Research Other Activities Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours |
| 6. Week | Role, status and social relations | Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Course Hours Research |
| 7. Week | Role, status and social relations | Research Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities |
| 8. Week | Determinism and social relations | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 9. Week | Midterm | Research Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Other Activities |
| 10. Week | Social structure, social change, social integration and social disintegration | Preparation, After Class Study Research Course Hours Other Activities |
| 11. Week | Social structure, social change, social integration and social disintegration | Preparation, After Class Study Research Course Hours Other Activities |
| 12. Week | Institutions - social stratification | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Other Activities Research |
| 13. Week | Institutions - social stratification | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Research Other Activities |
| 14. Week | Culture, values and norms | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Other Activities Research |
| Sosyoloji: Giriş, Kavramlar, Kurumlar, Süreçler ve Teroiler, Zeki Aslantürk ve M. Tayfun Amman, 9. Baskı, Çamlıca Yayınları |
| Sosyoloji: Başlangıç Okumaları, Giddens, A. (Ed) (Çev. Günseli Altaylar), Say Yayınları |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 | DK8 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY5 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60,40,60 |
| PY6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY8 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY9 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY11 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY14 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research | 1 | 39.5 | 39.5 |
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Other Activities | 1 | 17 | 17 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Final | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Practice | 5 | 4 | 20 |
| Classroom Activities | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Workload | 127.5 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5.0 | ||
