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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

SOS327

Course Name:

Sociology of Consumption

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 examine the historical origins of the concept of consumption and to emphasize the new meanings and importance of consumption in today's societies, and to examine in depth the consumption concept that affects the creation and expansion of new cultural values.
Course Content:	In the lessons, the concept of consumption is examined in depth and the change in the consumption phenomenon is monitored. In addition, the connection between the phenomenon of consumption and social life is established based on some case studies representing the consumer society.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Analyzes the basic theoretical orientations of consumption sociology.
2) Evaluates academic studies in the field of sociology of consumption.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Evaluates the relationship between the sociology of consumption and communication.
2) Interpret the relations of consumption in modern societies with different theoretical approaches.
3) Compare different approaches to conceptualization of consumption and consumption society.
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduce to consumption sociology	Baudrillard, J. (2004). Tüketim Toplumu. (2.baskı). Çev., Hazal Deliceçaylı-Ferda Keskin. İstanbul: Ayrıntı
2)	Theories of consumption I	Baudrillard, J. (2004). Tüketim Toplumu. (2.baskı). Çev., Hazal Deliceçaylı-Ferda Keskin. İstanbul: Ayrıntı
3)	Theories of consumption II	Baudrillard, J. (2004). Tüketim Toplumu. (2.baskı). Çev., Hazal Deliceçaylı-Ferda Keskin. İstanbul: Ayrıntı
4)	The emergence and development of the consumer society	Baudrillard, J. (2004). Tüketim Toplumu. (2.baskı). Çev., Hazal Deliceçaylı-Ferda Keskin. İstanbul: Ayrıntı
5)	Consumer culture and identity	Baudrillard, J. (2004). Tüketim Toplumu. (2.baskı). Çev., Hazal Deliceçaylı-Ferda Keskin. İstanbul: Ayrıntı
6)	Consumption culture and free time	Baudrillard, J. (2004). Tüketim Toplumu. (2.baskı). Çev., Hazal Deliceçaylı-Ferda Keskin. İstanbul: Ayrıntı
7)	Consumer culture and space	Baudrillard, J. (2004). Tüketim Toplumu. (2.baskı). Çev., Hazal Deliceçaylı-Ferda Keskin. İstanbul: Ayrıntı
8)	Consumer culture and shopping	Baudrillard, J. (2004). Tüketim Toplumu. (2.baskı). Çev., Hazal Deliceçaylı-Ferda Keskin. İstanbul: Ayrıntı
9)	Consumer culture and fashion sociology	Baudrillard, J. (2004). Tüketim Toplumu. (2.baskı). Çev., Hazal Deliceçaylı-Ferda Keskin. İstanbul: Ayrıntı
10)	Consumer culture and brand sociology	Baudrillard, J. (2004). Tüketim Toplumu. (2.baskı). Çev., Hazal Deliceçaylı-Ferda Keskin. İstanbul: Ayrıntı
11)	Consumer culture and tourism	Baudrillard, J. (2004). Tüketim Toplumu. (2.baskı). Çev., Hazal Deliceçaylı-Ferda Keskin. İstanbul: Ayrıntı
12)	Consumer culture and children	Baudrillard, J. (2004). Tüketim Toplumu. (2.baskı). Çev., Hazal Deliceçaylı-Ferda Keskin. İstanbul: Ayrıntı
12)	Consumer culture and children	Baudrillard, J. (2004). Tüketim Toplumu. (2.baskı). Çev., Hazal Deliceçaylı-Ferda Keskin. İstanbul: Ayrıntı
13)	Consumer culture and young consumers	Baudrillard, J. (2004). Tüketim Toplumu. (2.baskı). Çev., Hazal Deliceçaylı-Ferda Keskin. İstanbul: Ayrıntı
14)	Media consumption	Baudrillard, J. (2004). Tüketim Toplumu. (2.baskı). Çev., Hazal Deliceçaylı-Ferda Keskin. İstanbul: Ayrıntı

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	• Köse, Hüseyin .Medya ve Tüketim Sosyolojisi, Ankara: Ayraç Yayınları, 2010. • Odabaşı, Yavuz. Postmodern Pazarlama, İstanbul: MediaCat Yayınları, 2006. • Yanıklar, Cengiz .Tüketim Sosyolojisi, İstanbul: Birey Yayınları, 2006. • Zorlu, Abdülkadir. Tüketim Sosyolojisi, İstanbul: Glocal Yayınları, 2006.
References:	• Featherstone, Mike. Postmodernizm ve Tüketim Kültürü, İstanbul: Ayrıntı Yayınları, 2005. • Yavuz Odabaşı, Tüketim Kültürü Yetinen Toplumdan Tüketen topluma, İstanbul:Sistem Yayıncılık, 1999. • Jean Baudrillard, Tüketim Toplumu, İstanbul: Ayrıntı Yayınları, 1997.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	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.	5
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

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
Field Work	1	45
Study Hours Out of Class	1	45
Midterms	1	1
Final	1	1
Total Workload		140