Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Sociology of Disaster AFT1103 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 4 + 0 4.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Associate
Mode of delivery Form of lesson: Face to Face
Course Coordinator Öğr. Gör. Gülden KILIÇ
Instructor(s) Öğr. Gör. Gülden KILIÇ (Güz)
Goals General Objective of the Course: The aim of this course is to learn the basic concepts of disaster sociology and social effects of disasters.
Course Content 530/5000 Course content: Basic concepts in disaster sociology; sociological approach to people and society; basic sociological theories, methods and topics; risk sociology; environmental sociology; effects of disasters on society; long-term social effects of disasters; organized reaction to disaster; disaster management and non-governmental organizations; social communication and organization in disasters; post-disaster evacuation and resettlement; disasters, family and children: social rehabilitation; social effects of disasters by age groups; disasters and social change
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Long-term social effects of disasters
2 Sociological role of disasters
3 The role of non-governmental organizations in disaster management
4 Continuation of social life in disasters
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Basic Concepts in Disaster Sociology Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
2. Week Sociological Approach to Human and Society Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Basic Sociological Theories, Methods and Topics etc. Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week Risk Sociology Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week Environmental Sociology Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week Effects of Disasters on Society: Preventive Actions and Response Measures Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week Long-term social effects of disasters Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week Gesellschaftliche Langzeitfolgen von Katastrophen Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
9. Week Organisierte Reaktion auf Katastrophen Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Organized response to disaster Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week Disaster management and non-governmental organizations Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week Social Communication and Organization in Disasters Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week Post-disaster evacuation and resettlement Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week Disasters, Family and Children: Social Rehabilitation Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
*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 Basic concepts, principles, and practices related to the details of disaster management; applies accurate reporting and documentation of emergency situations.
2 They take individual responsibility in disaster and emergency management; communicate effectively and work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
3 They access up-to-date information and resources related to their field; they analyze and evaluate using databases and digital information systems.
4 It plans and implements project and process management in disaster and emergency scenarios; acting in accordance with the principles of task sharing, time management, and accountability.
5 It establishes effective written and oral communication with different segments of society; and conducts information activities before, during, and after disasters.
6 They adhere to professional ethical principles; they perform their duties in accordance with human rights, environmental awareness, and legal regulations.
7 They identify problems encountered in the field of emergency and disaster management, think in a solution-oriented way, and play an active role in practical applications.
8 They apply the technical and managerial skills necessary to participate in the preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery phases of disasters.
9 They utilize developing technologies and digital tools in their professional practices; and maintain their professional development with a continuous learning mindset.
10 It designs, implements, and actively participates in training and awareness-raising activities aimed at increasing the public's level of disaster awareness.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY1 5 5 5 5
PY2 4 4 4 4
PY3 3 3 3 3
PY4 2 2 2 2
PY5 4 4 5 5
PY6 3 3 3 3
PY7 2 2 2 2
PY8 2 2 2 2
PY9 5 5 5 5
PY10 2 2 2 2
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Veysel Bozkurt, Earthquake and Society, Alfa Publications, Istanbul, 1999
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Öğr. Gör. Gülden KILIÇ 3+1 Vize 40.00
Öğr. Gör. Gülden KILIÇ 3+1 Final 60.00
Toplam 100.00
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 3 42
Interview 2 6 12
Presentation (Preparation) 5 1 5
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1
Final 14 1 14
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0