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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

SOS431

Course Name:

Sociology of Art

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 improve students' comprehension of sociological aspects of art, to understand the connections between contemporary art and sociology of today and to enable them to think of artistic creativity, development, dynamics and major qualities of art throughout the history.
Course Content:	The birth of the sociology of art, the subject, examination areas. Historical development of sociology of art and sociological approaches. Knowledge, science and social science concepts, social differentiation, social change, society and art. The importance of sociology of art. Social structure and art, social change and art, art and ideology.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Recognize and define the philosophical origins of the relationship between art and society.
2) Recognize, define and use the general theories and determinant paradigms of the sociology of art.
3) Comprehend the causal, functional and theoretical aspects of the art from the social point of view.
4) Analyze art within the context of other socialities as a social phenomenon.
5) Analyze the structure of art institutions, the impact of technological developments and economic factors.
6) Recognize and define the relation of art with sociological changes.
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)	Introduction to the course and the main thinkers in the sociology of art.	Ömer Naci Soykan, Sanat Sosyolojisi: Kuram ve Uygulama, Dönence Yayınları, 2009.
2)	Frankfurt School and sociology of art.	Ömer Naci Soykan, Sanat Sosyolojisi: Kuram ve Uygulama, Dönence Yayınları, 2009.
3)	The study of Walter Benjamin's art and technology.	Ömer Naci Soykan, Sanat Sosyolojisi: Kuram ve Uygulama, Dönence Yayınları, 2009.
4)	Adorno's approach to art and society.	Ömer Naci Soykan, Sanat Sosyolojisi: Kuram ve Uygulama, Dönence Yayınları, 2009.
5)	The effect of Herbert Marcuse on the sociology of art and 1968.	Ömer Naci Soykan, Sanat Sosyolojisi: Kuram ve Uygulama, Dönence Yayınları, 2009.
6)	Pierre Bourdieu and the sociology of art.	Ömer Naci Soykan, Sanat Sosyolojisi: Kuram ve Uygulama, Dönence Yayınları, 2009.
7)	Addressing the approach of situationalism to the social role of art.	Ömer Naci Soykan, Sanat Sosyolojisi: Kuram ve Uygulama, Dönence Yayınları, 2009.
8)	Political functions of art and Guy Debord.	Ömer Naci Soykan, Sanat Sosyolojisi: Kuram ve Uygulama, Dönence Yayınları, 2009.
9)	Midterm	Ömer Naci Soykan, Sanat Sosyolojisi: Kuram ve Uygulama, Dönence Yayınları, 2009.
10)	Explanation of the relationship between poststructuralism and art.	Ömer Naci Soykan, Sanat Sosyolojisi: Kuram ve Uygulama, Dönence Yayınları, 2009.
11)	Gilles Deleuze and the social comprehension of the concept of art.	Ömer Naci Soykan, Sanat Sosyolojisi: Kuram ve Uygulama, Dönence Yayınları, 2009.
12)	Michel Foucault and the social understanding of the concept of art.	Ömer Naci Soykan, Sanat Sosyolojisi: Kuram ve Uygulama, Dönence Yayınları, 2009.
13)	Feminism, post-feminism and gender.	Ömer Naci Soykan, Sanat Sosyolojisi: Kuram ve Uygulama, Dönence Yayınları, 2009.
14)	The hegemonic role of artistic production and cultural supervision.	Ömer Naci Soykan, Sanat Sosyolojisi: Kuram ve Uygulama, Dönence Yayınları, 2009.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Pierre Bourdieu, Sanatın Kuralları, Yazınsal Alanın Oluşumu ve Yapısı, Yapı Kredi yayınları, 2006. Ömer Naci Soykan, Sanat Sosyolojisi: Kuram ve Uygulama, Dönence Yayınları, 2009. Donald Kuspit, Sanatın Sonu, Metis yayınları, 2004. Leo Bersani – Ulysse Dutoit, Fakir Sanat, Dost Kitabevi Yayınları, 2006. Larry Shiner, Sanatın İcadı, Ayrıntı 2006.
References:	Norbert Elias, Mozart: Bir Dahinin Sosyolojisi, Kabalcı, 2000. John Berger, Görme Biçimleri, Metis, 2010. Jonathan Crary, Gözlemcinin Teknikleri Ondokuzuncu Yüzyılda Görme ve Modernite Üzerine, Metis, 2010. Claude Gintz, Başka Yerde & Başka Biçimde, Dost, 2010.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
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

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	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	42
Homework Assignments	1	20
Midterms	1	10
Final	1	30
Total Workload		144