| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Sociology | PSİ105 | Turkish | Compulsory | 1. Semester | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Mode of delivery | Formal Education |
| Course Coordinator | Prof. Dr. Abdullah TAŞKESEN, Ar. Gör. Dr. ÖZGE ÖZARSLAN |
| Instructor(s) | Prof. Dr. Abdullah TAŞKESEN (Güz) |
| 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 |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | Develop a general sociological perspective. |
| 2 | Explain the origins of sociological thought and the development of sociology as a scientific discipline. |
| 3 | Discuss the historical development of sociology. |
| 4 | Explain the basic features of the sociological method and the stages of sociological research. |
| 5 | Compare the main features of traditional and contemporary sociological theories. |
| 6 | Explain social phenomena and concepts related to society. |
| 7 | Explain the basic features of social institutions in Turkey and in the world. |
| 8 | Analyze the process of mutual social interaction between individual, group and society. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Basic definitions and aims of sociology | Research, Other Activities, Preparation, After Class Study |
| 2. Week | Borders of sociology and its place in social sciences | Other Activities, Research, Preparation, After Class Study |
| 3. Week | Development of social thinking before emergence of sociology as a social science | Research, Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities |
| 4. Week | Emergence and development of sociology as a social science, basic thoughts of pioneer sociologists | Research, Other Activities, Preparation, After Class Study |
| 5. Week | Basic concepts about individual, group, society | Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities, Research |
| 6. Week | Role, status and social relations | Research, Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities |
| 7. Week | Role, status and social relations | Other Activities, Research, Preparation, After Class Study |
| 8. Week | Determinism and social relations | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 9. Week | Midterm | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities |
| 10. Week | Social structure, social change, social integration and social disintegration | Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities, Research |
| 11. Week | Social structure, social change, social integration and social disintegration | Research, Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities |
| 12. Week | Institutions - social stratification | Other Activities, Research, Preparation, After Class Study |
| 13. Week | Institutions - social stratification | Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities, Research |
| 14. Week | Culture, values and norms | Research, Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities |
| No | Program Requirements | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Acquiring current theoretical and applied knowledge in the field of psychology | ✔ | |||||
| 2 | Understanding the scientific perspective of psychology and its approach to behavioral and mental processes from a historical perspective | ✔ | |||||
| 3 | Making critical thinking and interpretations based on the scientific knowledge acquired in the field of psychology | ✔ | |||||
| 5 | Analyzing the problems encountered in both professional and personal life based on scientific methods specific to psychology | ✔ | |||||
| 5 | Analyzing the problems encountered in both professional and personal life based on scientific methods specific to psychology | ✔ | |||||
| 6 | To learn the research methods and statistical analysis used in behavioral sciences and the programs required to carry out these analyzes | ✔ | |||||
| 7 | Acquiring basic knowledge and application skills about measurement tools used in psychology research | ✔ | |||||
| 8 | Behaving under ethical principles in professional life based on the theoretical and applied knowledge specific to the field of psychology | ✔ | |||||
| 9 | Independently plan, conduct, analyze, interpret and report research based on theoretical and applied knowledge in the field of psychology | ✔ | |||||
| 10 | Taking part in activities, research or projects for the benefit of society to use the theoretical and applied knowledge specific to the field of psychology | ✔ | |||||
| 11 | Effective use of interpersonal and intercultural communication skills in professional activities | ✔ | |||||
| 12 | Working in collaboration with all subfields of psychology and other disciplines | ✔ | |||||
| 13 | Learning internationally accepted scientific writing rules and acquiring the ability to write reports accordingly | ✔ | |||||
| 14 | Being an individual who respects human rights and dignity against all types of prejudice and discrimination | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 | DK8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ders Kitabı veya Notu | Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır. |
|---|---|
| Diğer Kaynaklar |
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| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ders İçi |
Class Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
|
Ders Dışı |
Research | 1 | 39.5 | 39.5 |
| Other Activities | 1 | 17 | 17 | |
|
Sınavlar |
Midterm 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Final | 1 | 3 | 3 | |
| Practice | 5 | 4 | 20 | |
| Classroom Activities | 1 | 3 | 3 | |
| Total Workload | 127.5 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 5.0 | ||
