SOS341 Social StratificationIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs SociologyGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Sociology
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: SOS341
Course Name: Social Stratification
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 6
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
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: In this course, which will discuss the debates around the concept of social class, stratification processes, new forms of inequality will be examined and the impoverishment arising from globalization in the post-industrial period and the struggles of new social movements will be discussed.
Course Content: To think about the problems in an analytical and critical way, to follow the historically changing definitions of the concepts and to develop an understanding of the social problems of the post-modern era.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Follow the historically changing definitions of concepts and develop an understanding of the social problems of the post-modern era.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Think about the problems in an analytical and critical way.
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction a
2) Social Inequalities: Theoretical Approaches Reading source materials
3) Neoliberalism and social inequality Reviewing the given materials / Watching the recommended movie
4) Social Classes: Various Theories Reviewing the given materials
5) Criticism of Social Class Theories Reviewing the given materials
6) Modern States and Classes Reviewing the given materials
7) Citizenship and Social Class Reviewing the given materials / Watching the recommended movie
8) Approaches to Poverty Reviewing the given materials
9) Welfare State and Social Policies Reviewing the given materials
10) New Social Movements: Formation and Characteristics Reviewing the given materials
11) New Social Movements and Postmarkism Reading source materials
12) The Understanding of Radical Democracy Reading source materials
13) New Class Discussions Reviewing the given materials
14) Women and Women's Movements Examining homework materials / Recommended film monitoring

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: -Bauman, Z., Çalışma, Tüketicilik ve Yeni Yoksullar, çev. Ü. Öktem, Sarmal Y., İst., 1999.
-Buğra ve Keyder, Sosyal Politika Yazıları, İletişim Y. İstanbul, 2006.
-Turner, Bryan, Eşitlik, çev. B. S. Şener, Dost Kitabevi, Ankara, 1997.
-Mies, Maria vd., Son Sömürge: Kadınlar, çev. Y. Temurtürkan, İletişim Y., İstanbul, 2008.
-Bonefeld-Holloway, Küreselleşme Çağında Para ve S. Mücadelesi, Otonom Y., İst., 2007.

References: -Konuyla İlgili Çeşitli Filmler.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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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.
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. 5
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
Reading

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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 1 80
Homework Assignments 1 30
Midterms 1 1
Final 1 1
Total Workload 154