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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

SOS321

Course Name:

Power and Inequality

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 the course is to analyze the sociological analysis of the concepts of power and inequality, which are reflected in various fields of society, and to gain the ability of students to discuss these issues while gaining sensitivity to current social issues.

Course Content:

In this course, the concepts of power and inequality, which are reflected in various areas of society, will be examined in a sociological perspective. Then, the relationship between these concepts and current social issues will be established and discussed.Food, urban-rural life, economic deprivation, health, gender will be examined. On the other hand, as a volunteer in a voluntary social pressure groups and work style issues, Turkey basic forms of business relations and international and national NGOs in the state will be processed.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Discuss different dimensions of stratification and inequality over contemporary social issues.
2) Learn about the areas of civil society.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Gain the ability to think analytically in terms of power and inequality, to develop and discuss sociological perspective.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Describe the institutions within the society according to the returns of their age and make new classifications.
Field Specific Competence
1) Explain the unique theories of power and inequality.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	The aim of the course, sharing of content and outputs. Introduction of source books	Syllabus
2)	What is power and inequality? How does sociology explain these concepts?	Harold Kerbo, Social Stratification and Inequality, Chapter 1 & Chapter 3
3)	Health inequalities and health policies	Botteto, W. Stratification: Social Division and Inequality, pp. 186-204. Aytül Kasapoğlu, 1999, Sağlık Sosyolojisi, Sosyoloji Derneği. Zafer Cirhinlioğlu, 2016, Sağlık Sosyolojisi Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
4)	Consumption and Social Inequality	Bourdieu, Pierre, (2015). “Ayrımın Anlamı” Ayrım: Beğeni Yargısının Toplumsal Eleştirisi, (çev. Derya Fırat Şannan, Ayşe Günce Berkkurt) içinde (s. 383-460). Ankara: Heretik Yayınları. Seyirlik 5 Dövüş Kulübü (Fight Club) Filmi, http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0137523/?ref_=nv_sr_1
5)	Food and Inequality	William Engdahl, Ölüm Tohumları, 2009, Bilim Gönül.
6)	Food, inequality and economy	William Engdahl, Ölüm Tohumları, 2009, Bilim Gönül.
7)	Inequality in terms of worker-employer relations	Küresel Ekonomide Yeni Kölelik, Kevin Bales, Çitlenbik Yayınları.
8)	Midterm
9)	Gender Inequality	Bottero, W. Stratification: Social Division and Inequality, pp. 106-125.
10)	Natural resources, women and inequality	Vandana Shiva, Petrol değil toprak, Sinek Sekiz Yayınları. İnadına Canlı: Kadınlar, Ekoloji ve Hayatta Kalma (Vandana Shiva),2014 Sinek Sekiz Yayınları.
11)
12)	Pressure Groups and Working Forms	Murat Belge (2003)Sivil Toplum Nedir? İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi, STK Eğitim ve Araştırma Birimi, Sivil Ali Yaşar Sarıbay (2009)Türkiye’de Demokrasi ve Sivil Toplum, Türkiye’de Politik Değişim ve Necdet Aksoy (2008)Sivil Toplum ve Baskı Grupları, Birinci Bölüm, S. 13-97 Kaknüs Yayınları
13)	Stk According to the State Civil Society relations and Purpose in Turkey	Murat Belge (2003)Sivil Toplum Nedir? İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi, STK Eğitim ve Araştırma Birimi, Sivil Ali Yaşar Sarıbay (2009)Türkiye’de Demokrasi ve Sivil Toplum, Türkiye’de Politik Değişim ve Necdet Aksoy (2008)Sivil Toplum ve Baskı Grupları, Birinci Bölüm, S. 13-97 Kaknüs Yayınları
14)	Racism	Movie review of American History X

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Botteto, W. Stratification: Social Division and Inequality, pp. 186-204. Aytül Kasapoğlu, 1999, Sağlık Sosyolojisi, Sosyoloji Derneği. Zafer Cirhinlioğlu, 2016, Sağlık Sosyolojisi Nobel Yayın Dağıtım. William Engdahl, Ölüm Tohumları, 2009, Bilim Gönül.
References:	Murat Belge (2003)Sivil Toplum Nedir? İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi, STK Eğitim ve Araştırma Birimi, Sivil Ali Yaşar Sarıbay (2009)Türkiye’de Demokrasi ve Sivil Toplum, Türkiye’de Politik Değişim ve Necdet Aksoy (2008)Sivil Toplum ve Baskı Grupları, Birinci Bölüm, S. 13-97 KaknüsYayınları

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	5	3	4
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.	4
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
4)	Graduates with a good knowledge of at least one foreign language and one foreign language at the entry level.	1
5)	Gains a professional perspective with good observation ability and empathy.	4
6)	Gains the ability to collect local, national and international data and conduct research in the field of social science.	4
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.	4
8)	Adopts various internship programs and applied studies.	1
9)	Gains knowledge to work as a researcher, consultant or expert in the public or private sector.	3
10)	Complies with the ethical rules accepted and encouraged by TÜBİTAK, YÖK and TÜBA and universal science within the context of research, and education.	3

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)
Presentation

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	42
Presentations / Seminar	14	48
Homework Assignments	14	48
Midterms	1	1
Final	1	1
Total Workload		140