Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Educational Sociology MBZ104 Turkish Compulsory 2. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Taner ATMACA
Instructor(s)
Goals The aim of this course is to enable students to understand the relationship between education and society.
Course Content Basic concepts of sociology: Society, social structure, social phenomenon, social event, etc. pioneers of sociology (Ibn al-Khaldun, A. Comte, K. Marx, e. Durkheim, M. Weber et al.) and educational views; basic sociological theories (functionalism, structuralism, symbolic interactionism, conflict theory, critical theory, education in terms of phenomenology and ethnometodology); social processes (socialization, social stratification, social mobility, social change, etc.) and education; social institutions (family, religion, economy, politics) and education; development of sociology and sociology of education in Turkey (Ziya Gökalp, Ismail Hakki Baltacıoğlu Nurettin Topçu .); culture and education; social, cultural, moral school as a system and community.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 To have knowledge about basic concepts of Sociology of Education
2 To explain features and functions of Sociology of Education field
3 To criticize social facts and concepts.
4 To presents his/her ideas on social facts and concepts oral and written forms.
5 To assess present education system in a critical viewpoint.
6 To consider ethical rules in his/her studies.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week The field of sociology of education and basic concepts Presentation (Preparation), Interview
2. Week Education as a social institution Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week The role and importance of education in social continuity Presentation (Preparation), Interview
4. Week The role of education in social change Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week The impact of education on socio-political functioning Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week Equality of opportunity and opportunity in education Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week Social stratification and education Presentation (Preparation), Interview
8. Week Midterm exam
9. Week Social mobility and education Presentation (Preparation), Interview
10. Week Family and education Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week School-environment relations Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week The effects of globalization on education Presentation (Preparation), Interview
13. Week Educational problems and educational reforms Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week Final
*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
6 Is aware of the theoretical foundations (philosophical, sociological, psychological, historical, legal, economic, etc.) on which education is based and reflects these theories in their practices.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6
PY6 5 5 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Doğan, Ismail. (2012). Sociology of Education. Ankara: Nobel Publishing.
  • Özdemir, Ç.(2014). Sociology of Education.Ankara: Pegem Academy.
  • Tomlinson, J. (2004). Globalization and Culture. Istanbul: Detail Publications.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 1 10 10
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 2 7 14
Research 1 22 22
Interview 1 1.5 1.5
Presentation (Preparation) 2 3 6
Other Activities 1 21 21
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 76.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0