Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Introduction To Sociology II SOS102 Turkish Compulsory 2. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 6.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Cihan ERTAN
Instructor(s) Prof. Dr. METİN KILIÇ (Bahar)
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
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Being able to express some concepts such as friendship in small groups, team spirit, group climate, cooperation, group and sense of belonging
2 Being able to distinguish leadership types, norm-structural features, to evaluate creation of norms and prejudices.
3 Being able to practice the knowledge gained in daily life interactions
4 Being able to analyze social interaction processes among individuals, groups and communities
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Concept of group
2. Week Person-group relations
3. Week Group theories (Simmel, Taylor,Swanson, Fiske)
4. Week Group creation
5. Week Types of groups
6. Week Group and social space
7. Week Types of group dynamics
8. Week Midterm exam
9. Week Small Groups
10. Week Interaction progress in small groups
11. Week Organizations
12. Week Leadership
13. Week Leadership
14. Week Belonging
*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
PY1 5 5 5 5
PY2 3 3 3 3
PY3 3 3 3 3
PY4 4 4 4 4
PY5 2 2 2 2
PY6 3 3 3 3
PY7 4 4 4 4
PY8 3 3 3 3
PY9 4 4 4 4
PY10 2 2 2 2
PY11 2 2 2 2
PY12 4 4 4 4
PY13 3 3 3 3
PY14 4 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • • Antropoloji: Kuramlar/ Kuramcılar, Sibel Özbudun, Dipnot Yayınları
  • • İnsan ve Kültür- Bozkurt Güvenç, Remzi Kitabevi
  • • Sosyal Antropoloji, E. Evans Pritchard, (Çev. Fuat Aydın, İrfan İnce, Muharrem Kılıç), Birey Yayıncılık
  • • Sosyal ve Kültürel Antropoloji, John Monaghman ve Peter Just, (Çev. Hakan Gür), Kültür Kitaplığı
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 13 2.2 28.6
Other Activities 13 2.8 36.4
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 153
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 6.0