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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

SOS435

Course Name:

Sociology of Health

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 CEM ZAFER

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this seminar is; to contribute to the understanding of the illness and society, the relationship between the doctor and the current health problems through in-depth reading and discussion.
Course Content:	In this course, health as a social institution, health sociology, disease and society, patient physician relationship, current health problems, discussions and effects on societies will be discussed.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Learn the meaning of basic concepts and facts in the field.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Understand the connection between health-disease and society.
Field Specific Competence
1) Combine health-disease and community connection with theoretical perspective knowledge.
2) Have a sociological perspective on the field, discussion and analysis skills.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introducing the course book and the source book. Discussing the expectations of the students from the course.	Aytül Kasapoğlu, 1999, Sağlık sosyolojisi, Sosyoloji Derneği. Zafer Cirhinlioğlu, 2016, Sağlık Sosyolojisi Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
2)	What is health sociology? What is interested in ?	Aytül Kasapoğlu, 1999, Sağlık sosyolojisi, Sosyoloji Derneği. Zafer Cirhinlioğlu, 2016, Sağlık Sosyolojisi Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
3)	Emergence and development of health sociology	Aytül Kasapoğlu, 1999, Sağlık sosyolojisi, Sosyoloji Derneği. Zafer Cirhinlioğlu, 2016, Sağlık Sosyolojisi Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
4)	Social system and health, health as a social institution	Aytül Kasapoğlu, 1999, Sağlık sosyolojisi, Sosyoloji Derneği. Zafer Cirhinlioğlu, 2016, Sağlık Sosyolojisi Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
5)	Sociology of health in the context of sociological theories	Aytül Kasapoğlu, 1999, Sağlık sosyolojisi, Sosyoloji Derneği. Zafer Cirhinlioğlu, 2016, Sağlık Sosyolojisi Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
6)	Social factors affecting health and disease	Aytül Kasapoğlu, 1999, Sağlık sosyolojisi, Sosyoloji Derneği. Zafer Cirhinlioğlu, 2016, Sağlık Sosyolojisi Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
7)	Social factors affecting health and disease	Aytül Kasapoğlu, 1999, Sağlık sosyolojisi, Sosyoloji Derneği. Zafer Cirhinlioğlu, 2016, Sağlık Sosyolojisi Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
8)	Transformation / Reproduction of Traditional Medicine: Alternative or popular medicine (Material: Alternative Medicine Centers) Health bureaucracy of alternative medicine practices: Health professionals and patient relationship (Violent news for health workers)	Aytül Kasapoğlu, 1999, Sağlık sosyolojisi, Sosyoloji Derneği. Zafer Cirhinlioğlu, 2016, Sağlık Sosyolojisi Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
9)	Midterm	Aytül Kasapoğlu, 1999, Sağlık sosyolojisi, Sosyoloji Derneği. Zafer Cirhinlioğlu, 2016, Sağlık Sosyolojisi Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
10)	Sağlık Bürokrasisi: Sağlık profesyonelleri ve hasta ilişkisi (Sağlık çalışanlarına yönelik şiddet haberleri	Aytül Kasapoğlu, 1999, Sağlık sosyolojisi, Sosyoloji Derneği. Zafer Cirhinlioğlu, 2016, Sağlık Sosyolojisi Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
11)	Health Inequalities (Short film screening)	Aytül Kasapoğlu, 1999, Sağlıksosyolojisi, Sosyoloji Derneği. Zafer Cirhinlioğlu, 2016, Sağlık Sosyolojisi Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
12)	Medicalization of life, individualization of health (Material: Daytime health care programs, health news, health blogs and reader reviews)	Aytül Kasapoğlu, 1999, Sağlık sosyolojisi, Sosyoloji Derneği. Zafer Cirhinlioğlu, 2016, Sağlık Sosyolojisi Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
13)	Transformation of health policy and medical power: The Case of Turkey (public spots, health-related current political speeches)	Aytül Kasapoğlu, 1999, Sağlık sosyolojisi, Sosyoloji Derneği. Zafer Cirhinlioğlu, 2016, Sağlık Sosyolojisi Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
14)	Forming social perception: Health and risk society (Material: health insurance promotions)	Aytül Kasapoğlu, 1999, Sağlık sosyolojisi, Sosyoloji Derneği. Zafer Cirhinlioğlu, 2016, Sağlık Sosyolojisi Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Aytül Kasapoğlu, 1999, Sağlıksosyolojisi, Sosyoloji Derneği. Zafer Cirhinlioğlu, 2016, Sağlık Sosyolojisi Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
References:	Aytül Kasapoğlu, 1999, Sağlıksosyolojisi, Sosyoloji Derneği. Zafer Cirhinlioğlu, 2016, Sağlık Sosyolojisi Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	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.	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.	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.	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

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