Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Introduction To Sociology I SOS101 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 6.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Lecture and discussion
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Cihan ERTAN
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Şevket Ercan KIZILAY (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 Fundamental subjects and concepts of sociology
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 Institutions - social stratification
14. Week Culture, values and norms
*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 Acquire a general sociological perspective.
2 Acquire knowledge of the basic characteristics of sociological method and the stages of sociological inquiry; comprehension of the required concepts for a social scientific inquiry and the methods for a sociological research, and also to be able to use them in an applied research.
3 Recognition of the classical and contemporary sociological theories and the ability to compare them.
4 Analyze the basic characteristics of social structures and institutions that are whether national or common in the world.
5 Analyze the social interactions that take place between individuals, social groups, and societies.
6 To generate a sociological imagination directed to the daily social phenomena and to gain the ability of systematic, coherent, and critical thinking.
7 Analyze the social mobilization and relations of social class in the modern industrial and post-industrial societies.
8 Explain the effects of social stratification and economic inequalities over social life and society.
9 Propose solutions for the social problems while implementing the most efficient research techniques.
10 To produce and publish scientific knowledge, share it with society, and contribute to the consciousness of the society.
11 To generate different perspectives for various social problems, and to think systematically.
12 To have an objective perspective towards social phenomena.
13 To watch closely the scientific and modern developments, and improve himself / herself; and follow scientific ethics
14 To become sociologists who are able to capture and analyze the spirit of the age by dealing with local, national, and global social problems.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7 DK8
PY1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY6 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY7 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY8 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY9 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY10 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY11 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY12 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY13 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY14 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
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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
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Şevket Ercan KIZILAY Vize 40.00
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Şevket Ercan KIZILAY 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 3 42
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 3 42
Research 14 1 14
Other Activities 10 5.1 51
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 153
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 6.0