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. Ender KAZAK
Instructor(s)
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 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.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Being able to develop a general sociological perspective
2 Being able to explain origins of sociological thought and developments of sociology as a scientific discipline
3 Being able to discuss historical development of sociology discipline
4 Being able to explain basic features of sociological methodology and stages of sociological research.
5 Being able to explain basic features of traditional and contemporary theories of sociology.
6 Being able to explain social phenomenon and related social concepts.
7 Being able to explain basic characteristics of social institutions in Turkey and in the world.
8 Being able to analyze interaction processes among individuals, groups and communities.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
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 Determinism and social relations
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 Culture, values and norms
14. Week General Review
*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
0 Directs individuals with special needs and their families for accessing to community resources.
0 Acts in accordance with professional regulations and the ethical principles.
7 Is aware of the attitude, responsibility, and ethical values related to the teaching profession and behaves accordingly.
8 Plans, implements, and evaluates the learning-teaching process effectively, considering the curricula' basic concepts, principles, and characteristics.
15 Acts sensitively to local and global events and developments and participates in projects and activities to support society's development, with a sense of social responsibility.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7 DK8
PY0 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY0 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY7 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY8 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY15 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • • Sosyoloji: Giriş, Kavramlar, Kurumlar, Süreçler ve Teroiler, Zeki Aslantürk ve M. Tayfun Amman, 9. Baskı, Çamlıca Yayınları
  • • Sosyoloji: Başlangıç Okumaları, Giddens, A. (Ed) (Çev. Günseli Altaylar), Say Yayınları
  • • Yeni Atlantis, Bacon, Francis,
  • Güneş Ülkesi, Campanella Tommaso, (çev: Veysel Atayman), Bordo- Siyah
  • • Sosyolojiye Giriş, Sezal İhsan (Ed.), Martı Kitabevi
  • • Sosyolojiye Giriş, İhsan Çapcıoğlu ve Hayati Beşirli (Ed.), Grafiker Yayınları
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 2 28
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 2 28
Other Activities 14 1 14
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Classroom Activities 3 1 3
Total Workload 77
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0