Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Sociology SBKY105 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 6.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face-to-face
Course Coordinator Arş. Gör. Esra GÜLEÇ
Instructor(s) Arş. Gör. Esra GÜLEÇ (Güz)
Goals To understand societies according to time and culture, to explain social phenomena, to determine similarities and differences between societies, to explain the changes and transformations of societies in the historical development process, to make predictions about the changes in existing social structures.
Course Content This course examines the subject, method, history and basic concepts of sociology and the relationship of sociology with other social sciences. The founders of modern sociology and basic sociological approaches are explained.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Explains the topics, purpose and history of sociology
2 Gaining knowledge of fundamental sociological perspectives regarding formation and functioning of social structure.
3 Acquiring the ability to analyze social categories such as gender, class, ethnicity.
4 Being able to interpret institutions and social functioning from a sociological perspective.
5 Gaining the skills to examine social change processes through scientific methods
6 Becoming informed about different sociological thinkers and theories.
7 Obtaining the skills to collect and interpret sociological data
8 Developing critical thinking and ability to question relationships between social phenomena.
9 Gaining the ability to apply sociological viewpoint to different fields.
10 To gain awareness of social issues in Turkish society, to approach these issues critically, and to become knowledgeable about the works of Turkish sociologists and be able to convey this information.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
0. Week Socio-Cultural Change
1. Week Types of Knowledge, Sources of Knowledge, Criteria of Individual and Social Goals and Their Results, Scientific Knowledge, Scientific Method, Importance of Scientific Knowledge
2. Week Topics of Sociology, Sociological Methodology, Historiogragphy of Sociology, Basic Perspectives on Sociology
3. Week Society and Culture, Basic Concepts about Culture
4. Week Cultural Structure and Elements: Symbolic System: Values, Language and Symbols, Normative System: Social Norms.
5. Week Social Structure and Its Elements
6. Week Education, Economy and Politics
7. Week Socialization, Social Role and Statue
8. Week Socialization, Social Role and Statue
9. Week Social Stratification, Social Relations
10. Week The Sociology of Groups
11. Week Socio-cultural Integration and Control
12. Week Social Movements, Social Mobility
13. Week Socio-cultural Change
14. Week Socio-cultural Development
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Being able to comprehend the basic concepts and theoretical knowledge in the field of Political Science and Public Administration and grasp their details.
2 To have the knowledge of political science, political theory, public administration, international relations, political history, law, economics and business required in a qualified employee who is demanded by the public and private sectors
3 Analyzing and evaluating hypothetical knowledge as well as offering solutions in the field of Political Science and Public Administration
5 Being able to evaluate the knowledge that is acquired during the education period through building cause-effect relations; being able to foresee what kind of knowledge is required in which situation
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7 DK8 DK9 DK10
PY1 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY2 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Anthony Giddens, Sosyoloji, Kırmızı Yayınları, 2016
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 2 28
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 20 20
Homework 1 1 13 13
Homework 2 1 10 10
Final 1 40 40
Total Workload 153
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 6.0