Sociology
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

SOS419

Course Name:

Society and Literature

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	5

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Prof. Dr. ESRA KÖTEN

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi İLKER ÇAYLA

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to examine the relationship between literature and society, the ways of reflecting the literary genres of literature to the literary works, to determine the overlapping aspects of the real life and to show the power of literature to direct and transform the society.
Course Content:	Analyzing selected literary works from Turkish and world literature in the context of the relationship between literature and society and showing their reflections in real life and the role of literature in social transformation.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Synthesizes the historical coordinates of sociological thought in literary texts in Turkey.
Learning Competence
1) Define the processes affecting the development of the sociology of literature.
2) Interpret the relation between specific social-historical conditions and literary-sociological knowledge production
3) Analyzes the relationship between sociology and literature.
4) Question the organic relation of literature with institutions, actors, socio-cultural structures in Turkey.
Field Specific Competence
1) Analyze a sociological problem or phenomenon in literary genres and texts based on theoretical approaches.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) Collect sociological data from literary texts using appropriate qualitative methodology techniques.

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Literature, art and society	Karşılaştırmalı Edebiyat Bilimi, Gürsel Aytaç,Ank.1997
2)	Development on Sociology of Literature	Karşılaştırmalı Edebiyat Bilimi, Gürsel Aytaç,Ank.1997
3)	Research on Sociology of Literature	Karşılaştırmalı Edebiyat Bilimi, Gürsel Aytaç,Ank.1997
4)	Basic theoretical approaches: Classical period thinkers	Karşılaştırmalı Edebiyat Bilimi, Gürsel Aytaç,Ank.1997
5)	Basic theoretical approaches: Modern thinkers	Karşılaştırmalı Edebiyat Bilimi, Gürsel Aytaç,Ank.1997
6)	Methodological approaches in sociology of literature	Karşılaştırmalı Edebiyat Bilimi, Gürsel Aytaç,Ank.1997
7)	The development of literary sociology in Turkey	Karşılaştırmalı Edebiyat Bilimi, Gürsel Aytaç,Ank.1997
8)	MIDTERM	Karşılaştırmalı Edebiyat Bilimi, Gürsel Aytaç,Ank.1997
9)	The function of literature in Ottoman / Turkish modernization	Karşılaştırmalı Edebiyat Bilimi, Gürsel Aytaç,Ank.1997
10)	SPRING BREAK
11)	Ottoman / Turkish literature and intellectuals	Karşılaştırmalı Edebiyat Bilimi, Gürsel Aytaç,Ank.1997
12)	Basic social problems in Ottoman / Turkish literature	Karşılaştırmalı Edebiyat Bilimi, Gürsel Aytaç,Ank.1997
13)	Modernization process, transformation of identities and novel	Karşılaştırmalı Edebiyat Bilimi, Gürsel Aytaç,Ank.1997
14)	Gender, social classes and identity transformations in Ottoman / Turkish literature	Karşılaştırmalı Edebiyat Bilimi, Gürsel Aytaç,Ank.1997
15)	GENERAL EVALUATION	Karşılaştırmalı Edebiyat Bilimi, Gürsel Aytaç,Ank.1997
16)	FINAL EXAM	Karşılaştırmalı Edebiyat Bilimi, Gürsel Aytaç,Ank.1997

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Güllülü, Sabahattin (1988). Sanat ve Edebiyat Sosyolojisi, Erzurum: Atatürk Üni. Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi Yayınları. Karşılaştırmalı Edebiyat Bilimi, Gürsel Aytaç,Ank.1997
References:	Güllülü, Sabahattin (1988). Sanat ve Edebiyat Sosyolojisi, Erzurum: Atatürk Üni. Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi Yayınları. Karşılaştırmalı Edebiyat Bilimi, Gürsel Aytaç,Ank.1997

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
Program Outcomes
1) Gains the ability to interpret social developments with the theoretical knowledge that is acquired and a critical perspective.
2) Has knowledge about other disciplines and is open to lifelong learning to be able to success interdisciplinary work.
3) Has the ability to observe social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of data collection, interpretation and announcement while conducting research in the field.
4) Graduates with a good knowledge of at least one foreign language and one foreign language at the entry level.
5) Gains a professional perspective with good observation ability and empathy.
6) Gains the ability to collect local, national and international data and conduct research in the field of social science.
7) Can make explanations to expert or non-expert audiences about their field or social issues, inform them and convey their thoughts, problems and solutions clearly in written and oral form.
8) Adopts various internship programs and applied studies.
9) Gains knowledge to work as a researcher, consultant or expert in the public or private sector.
10) Complies with the ethical rules accepted and encouraged by TÜBİTAK, YÖK and TÜBA and universal science within the context of research, and education.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Gains the ability to interpret social developments with the theoretical knowledge that is acquired and a critical perspective.	5
2)	Has knowledge about other disciplines and is open to lifelong learning to be able to success interdisciplinary work.	5
3)	Has the ability to observe social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of data collection, interpretation and announcement while conducting research in the field.
4)	Graduates with a good knowledge of at least one foreign language and one foreign language at the entry level.
5)	Gains a professional perspective with good observation ability and empathy.
6)	Gains the ability to collect local, national and international data and conduct research in the field of social science.
7)	Can make explanations to expert or non-expert audiences about their field or social issues, inform them and convey their thoughts, problems and solutions clearly in written and oral form.
8)	Adopts various internship programs and applied studies.
9)	Gains knowledge to work as a researcher, consultant or expert in the public or private sector.
10)	Complies with the ethical rules accepted and encouraged by TÜBİTAK, YÖK and TÜBA and universal science within the context of research, and education.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Reading
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	48
Midterms	1	40
Final	1	60
Total Workload		148