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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

SOS333

Course Name:

Environmental Sociology

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:

This course aims to examine the relationship between the human and natural environment from a sociological perspective in depth.

Course Content:

The course will focus on the institutional, historical and political economic dimensions of consumption. The conditions under which the consumer society develops, the main actors who create the consumption culture and the questions raised by the consumption will be answered in this course. The course will be built on a significant level of discussion, which will not only be in the form of conferences.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Learns the social construction of the natural environment and the difference between the society-environment relationship over time and according to various societies.
2) Discuss the causes and dimensions of current environmental problems.
3) Comprehend the relationships between exposure to social inequalities and environmental risks.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduce to Environmental Sociology	Gould and Lewis, 1. Bölüm Keleş, R.; Hamamcı, C. ve Çoban, A. (2009) Çevre Politikası, 6. Baskı, İmge Kitabevi: Ankara. Bookchin, M. (1996) “Ekolojik Bir Topluma Doğru” çev. Yılmaz, A., Ayrıntı Yayınları: İstanbul
2)	Social construction of nature	Gould and Lewis, 2. Bölüm Keleş, R.; Hamamcı, C. ve Çoban, A. (2009) Çevre Politikası, 6. Baskı, İmge Kitabevi: Ankara.
3)	Environmental sociology theories	Gould and Lewis, 3. Bölüm Ishmael 1.ve 2. Bölüm (ss.3-46)
4)	Environmental sociology theories	Gould and Lewis, 3. Bölüm Ishmael 1.ve 2. Bölüm (ss.3-46)
5)	Population, Demography and Environment	Gould and Lewis, 9. Bölüm Ishmael 3.ve 4. Bölüm (pp.49-75)
6)	Struggles on hunger: Social and environmental dimensions	Humphrey v.d. 4. Bölüm
7)	Production, industry and environment	Gould and Lewis, 5. Ve 16. Bölüm Ishmael 5.ve 6. Bölüm (ss.79-110)
8)	Midterm	All documents
9)	Sustainable development and contradictions	Gould and Lewis, 19. Bölüm Keleş, R.; Hamamcı, C. ve Çoban, A. (2009) Çevre Politikası, 6. Baskı, İmge Kitabevi: Ankara. Algan, Nesrin ve Mengi, Ayşegül (2003) “Küreselleşme ve Yerelleşme Çağında Bölgesel Sürdürülebilir Gelişme”, Siyasal Kitabevi: Ankara, , s.3.
10)	Environmental inequality and environmental justice	Ishmael 7.ve 8. Bölüm (ss.113-148) Belgesel – “Akıntıya Karşı (Against the Current)”
11)	Climate Changing	Gould and Lewis, 14. Bölüm Ishmael 9.ve 10. Bölüm (ss.151-207)
12)	Environmental movements	Gould and Lewis, 15. ve 17. Bölüm
13)	Indigenous Cultures: Environmental Information, Practices and Rights	Gould and Lewis, 18. Bölüm Ishmael 11. Ve 12. Bölüm (pp.211-263)
14)	Documentary Screening and Discussion	Gould and Lewis, 18. Bölüm Ishmael 11. Ve 12. Bölüm (pp.211-263)

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Keleş, R.; Hamamcı, C. ve Çoban, A. (2009) Çevre Politikası, 6. Baskı, İmge Kitabevi: Ankara.
Algan, Nesrin ve Mengi, Ayşegül (2003) “Küreselleşme ve Yerelleşme Çağında Bölgesel Sürdürülebilir Gelişme”, Siyasal Kitabevi: Ankara, , s.3.
Bookchin, M. (1996) “Ekolojik Bir Topluma Doğru” çev. Yılmaz, A., Ayrıntı Yayınları: İstanbul

References:

Tuna, Muammer, (2007): “Çevrecilik, Tarihsel, Teorik, Felsefi Temelleri ve Küreselleşmesi”, Çevre ve Politika Başka Bir Dünya Özlemi, Editör Ayşegül Mengi, İmge Kitabevi, 187-220
Quinn, Daniel. 1995. Ishmael: An Adventure of the Mind and Spirit. New York: Bantam Books.
Gould, Kenneth, A. and Tammy L. Lewis, eds. 2009. Twenty Lessons in Environmental Sociology. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
Humphrey, Craig, R., Tammy L. Lewis, Frederick H. Buttel. 2002.Environment, Energy, And Society: A New Synthesis. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3
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
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.	5
6)	Gains the ability to collect local, national and international data and conduct research in the field of social science.	5
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.	2
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
Homework
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

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
Presentations / Seminar	14	48
Homework Assignments	13	42
Midterms	1	1
Final	1	1
Total Workload		140