Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Sociology POLS105 English Compulsory 1. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 6.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator Öğr. Gör. Ahmet KÜÇÜK
Instructor(s) Öğr. Gör. Ahmet KÜÇÜK (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 Being able to define the subject, methods and concepts 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
1. Week COURSE INTRODUCTION AND SOCIOLOGICAL OBSERVATION Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
2. Week FUNDAMENTAL THEORETICAL APPROACHES IN SOCIOLOGY Research, Other Activities, Preparation, After Class Study
3. Week Classical Sociology: Founding Sociologists / Ibn Khaldun Other Activities, Research, Preparation, After Class Study
4. Week Sociological Research Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
5. Week Culture and Society Research, Other Activities, Preparation, After Class Study
6. Week Society Types Research, Other Activities, Preparation, After Class Study
7. Week Socialization Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities, Research
8. Week Socialization Preparation, After Class Study
9. Week Social Interaction in Daily Life Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
10. Week Social Groups Research, Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities
11. Week Sociology of Religion Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities, Research
12. Week Political Sociology Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
13. Week Social Change / History of Turkish Sociology Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
14. Week Final Exam
*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.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7 DK8 DK9 DK10
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Anthony Giddens- Sociology, Sociological Thinking - Zygmunt Bauman, İbn-i Haldun Mukaddime, H. Bayram Kaçmazoğlu Türk Sosyoloji Tarihi I, II ve III
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Öğr. Gör. Ahmet KÜÇÜK Vize 40.00
Öğr. Gör. Ahmet KÜÇÜK Final 60.00
Toplam 100.00