| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Sociology | FLS107 | 1. Semester | 4 + 0 | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | face to face |
| Course Coordinator | |
| Instructors |
Özge SARIALİOĞLU |
| 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 | Fundamental subjects and concepts of sociology |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Being able to develop a general sociological perspective - Being able to explain origins of sociological thought and developments of sociology as a scientific discipline - Development of social thinking before emergence of sociology as a social science - Being able to explain basic features of sociological methodology and stages of sociological research. - Being able to explain basic features of traditional and contemporary theories of sociology - Being able to explain social phenomenon and related social concepts. - Being able to explain basic characteristics of social institutions in Turkey and in the world. - Being able to analyze interaction processes among individuals, groups and communities. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Basic definitions and aims of sociology. | |
| 2. Week | Borders of sociology and its place in social sciences. | |
| 3. Week | Development of social thinking before emergence of sociology as a social science | |
| 4. Week | Emergence and development of sociology as a social science, basic thoughts of pioneer sociologists | |
| 5. Week | Basic concepts about individual, group, society. | |
| 6. Week | Role, status and social relations | |
| 7. Week | Role, status and social relations | |
| 8. Week | Mid-term exam | |
| 9. Week | Social structure, social change, social integration and social disintegration | |
| 10. Week | Social structure, social change, social integration and social disintegration | |
| 11. Week | Social structure, social change, social integration and social disintegration | |
| 12. Week | Institutions - social stratification | |
| 13. Week | Institutions - social stratification | |
| 14. Week | Culture, values and norms |
| • Sosyoloji: Giriş, Kavramlar, Kurumlar, Süreçler ve Teroiler, Zeki Aslantürk ve M. Tayfun Amman, 9. Baskı, Çamlıca Yayınları, İstanbul, 2013. |
| • Sosyoloji: Başlangıç Okumaları, Giddens, A. (Ed) (Çev. Günseli Altaylar), Say Yayınları, İstanbul, 2009. |
| • Yeni Atlantis, Bacon, Francis, (çev: Hamit Dereli), M.E.B, Ankara, 1966 Güneş Ülkesi, Campanella Tommaso, (çev: Veysel Atayman), Bordo- Siyah, İstanbul,2004. |
| • Sosyolojiye Giriş, Sezal İhsan (Ed.), Martı Kitabevi, Ankara, 2003 |
| • Sosyolojiye Giriş, İhsan Çapcıoğlu ve Hayati Beşirli (Ed.), Grafiker Yayınları, Ankara, 2013 |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 | DK8 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY14 | 4 | 0 | 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Homework 1 | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Homework 2 | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Practice | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Classroom Activities | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Total Workload | 158 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5.0 | ||
