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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

SOS221

Course Name:

Race and Ethnicity

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):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to provide the student with a basic knowledge about races and ethnic origins.

Course Content:

In this course, in the context of globalization, the concepts of nation-state and citizenship and inequality, gender, colonialism / nationalism dimensions of the conceptions of race and ethnicity are studied.The concepts of being other states We and They , social construction of national and ethnic identities in a certain historical and political context, and the emergence and development of different nationalisms in modern societies are the main topics of the course.Diaspora, unwarranted deterritorialisation concept of displacement are resolved through reading case studies from around the world and Turkey.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Recognize new racial and ethnic categories and discourses in contemporary multicultural societies.
2) Comprehend concepts such as racism, subaltern, xenophobia, ethnicity and ethnology.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Evaluate multiculturalism debates and discourses from a critical perspective.
Learning Competence
1) Understand the processes and dynamics that lead to the increase of racial and ethnic diversity, especially in Western societies.
Field Specific Competence
1) Evaluate the main dynamics of identity formation, minority status, social inclusion and exclusion processes.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the course.	C. Levi-Strauss, Irk, Tarih ve Kültür, Metis Yayınları, İstanbul, 2013.
2)	• To analyze the relationship between the concepts of race, folk, tribe and ethics. • To compare similarities and differences between concepts	C. Levi-Strauss, Irk, Tarih ve Kültür, Metis Yayınları, İstanbul, 2013.
3)	To make comparative evaluations on ethnicity and ethnic relations in different socio-political geographies • To analyze racial categories and whiteness	C. Levi-Strauss, Irk, Tarih ve Kültür, Metis Yayınları, İstanbul, 2013.
4)	• Discussing the result of economic and political dynamics when a comparative comparison between imperial states and modern nation-states • Correlate between state and ethnicity and analyze this relation	C. Levi-Strauss, Irk, Tarih ve Kültür, Metis Yayınları, İstanbul, 2013.
5)	To evaluate the status of effective and popular activities as a discourse and practice in life in a comparative manner on modern and post modern floors	C. Levi-Strauss, Irk, Tarih ve Kültür, Metis Yayınları, İstanbul, 2013.
5)	To be able to evaluate the state of ethnicity as a discourse and practice in a comparative manner in modern and postmodern grounds.	C. Levi-Strauss, Irk, Tarih ve Kültür, Metis Yayınları, İstanbul, 2013.
6)	• Defining and analyzing the ethnicity produced as entertainment and show instrument material commodities in the media world • Discussing the reasons for the processing of ethnic themes in series	C. Levi-Strauss, Irk, Tarih ve Kültür, Metis Yayınları, İstanbul, 2013.
7)	Midterm	C. Levi-Strauss, Irk, Tarih ve Kültür, Metis Yayınları, İstanbul, 2013.
8)	• Analysis of the relationships between ethnic categories, gender identities, masculinity and gender practices	C. Levi-Strauss, Irk, Tarih ve Kültür, Metis Yayınları, İstanbul, 2013.
9)	• Discussion of religious identities breaking ethnic frameworks, • Analyzing the convergence of religion and ethnic divisions	C. Levi-Strauss, Irk, Tarih ve Kültür, Metis Yayınları, İstanbul, 2013.
10)	Analyzing the functionality of the concept • Discussion of the problem areas of the concept • Determination of the reasons for the passion for ethnic elements History of the reasons for the passion for ethnic elements	C. Levi-Strauss, Irk, Tarih ve Kültür, Metis Yayınları, İstanbul, 2013.
11)	Ethnicity is an expression of a cultural escape from class contradictions from the economic basis of unequal social relations • Identify ethnicity as a political problem • Analysis of ethnicity as a tool of political integration and separation	C. Levi-Strauss, Irk, Tarih ve Kültür, Metis Yayınları, İstanbul, 2013.
12)	The subject of ethnic identity, the literary and the aestheticize it discuss artistic products	C. Levi-Strauss, Irk, Tarih ve Kültür, Metis Yayınları, İstanbul, 2013.
13)	• Discussing ethnic emotions, sensibilities and judgments in the Internet • Establishing a link between the unification of nature and human emancipation	C. Levi-Strauss, Irk, Tarih ve Kültür, Metis Yayınları, İstanbul, 2013.
14)	• Analysis of the functionality of the concept • Discussion of the problem areas of the concept • Determination of the reasons for the passion for ethnic elements	C. Levi-Strauss, Irk, Tarih ve Kültür, Metis Yayınları, İstanbul, 2013.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	C. Levi-Strauss, Irk, Tarih ve Kültür, Metis Yayınları, İstanbul, 2013. Eriksen, T.H., “Etnisite ve Milliyetçilik Antropoljik Bir Bakış”, İstanbul: Avesta Yayınları, 2004.
References:	A.Maalof, “Ölümcül Kimlikler”, Yapı Kredi Yayınları, İstanbul, 2012. Ü. Kurt, “Türk’ün Büyük Biçare Irkı” İletişim Yayınları, İstanbul, 2012.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	3	2	4	5
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)
Homework
Presentation
Bilgisayar Destekli Sunum

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Presentation	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	16	48
Study Hours Out of Class	16	96
Presentations / Seminar	5	10
Midterms	1	3
Final	1	3
Total Workload		160