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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

SOS227

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:	The aim of this course is to understand the relationship between the environment and society and to discuss the basic issues of environmental sociology.
Course Content:	Emergence of Environmental Sociology Evolution of Environmental-Society Associations Basic concepts and an overview of environmental problems Environment and Population Use nature without consuming it: Solutions

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Learn the basic concepts of environmental sociology.
2) Establishes causality relationship between environment and society.
3) Recognize environmental problems and develop solutions.
4) Acquires the ability to make sociological analysis of environmental problems.
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	• Peter Freund&George Martin, Otomobilinin Ekolojisi,1996.(1-106s) • VandanaShiva, Petrol Değil Toprak, 2014, (1-67s.);(125-173) • Peter Fisk, Sürdürülebilir Büyüme,2010,
2)	Emergence of Environmental Sociology Evolution of Environmental-Society Associations	SargunA.Tont, Sulak bir Gezegenden Öyküler, Tubitak Yayınları • Mine Kışlalıoğlu& Fikret Berkes, Çevre ve Ekoloji, 2017, s.117-135.
3)	Theoretical Foundations of Environmentalism: Environmentalism and Ecology	SargunA.Tont, Sulak bir Gezegenden Öyküler, Tubitak Yayınları • Mine Kışlalıoğlu& Fikret Berkes, Çevre ve Ekoloji, 2017, s.117-135.
4)	Green Political Thought: Eco-Marxism, Eco-Feminism	SargunA.Tont, Sulak bir Gezegenden Öyküler, Tubitak Yayınları • Mine Kışlalıoğlu& Fikret Berkes, Çevre ve Ekoloji, 2017, s.117-135.
5)	Green Political Thought: Social Ecology, Deep Ecology	SargunA.Tont, Sulak bir Gezegenden Öyküler, Tubitak Yayınları • Mine Kışlalıoğlu& Fikret Berkes, Çevre ve Ekoloji, 2017, s.117-135.
6)	Basic concepts and an overview of environmental problems	SargunA.Tont, Sulak bir Gezegenden Öyküler, Tubitak Yayınları • Mine Kışlalıoğlu& Fikret Berkes, Çevre ve Ekoloji, 2017, s.117-135.
7)	Environment and Economy: Sustainable Development	• Lester R. Brown, Dünyayı Nasıl Tükettik. • ClivePonting, Dünyanın Yeşil Tarihi, 211-234.
8)	Midterm
9)	Environment and Population Use nature without consuming it : Solutions	• Lester R. Brown, Dünyayı Nasıl Tükettik. • ClivePonting, Dünyanın Yeşil Tarihi,
10)	Energy, Dams and Environment	• Lester R. Brown, Dünyayı Nasıl Tükettik. • ClivePonting, Dünyanın Yeşil Tarihi,
11)	Student Presentations	• Lester R. Brown, Dünyayı Nasıl Tükettik. • ClivePonting, Dünyanın Yeşil Tarihi, 211-234.
12)	Student Presentations	• Lester R. Brown, Dünyayı Nasıl Tükettik. • ClivePonting, Dünyanın Yeşil Tarihi.
13)	Student Presentations	• Lester R. Brown, Dünyayı Nasıl Tükettik. • ClivePonting, Dünyanın Yeşil Tarihi, 211-234.
14)	FINAL EXAM	• F.WilliamEngdahl, Ölüm Tohumları,2010, (1.2.3.4.5.Kısımlar) • Toplum ve Çevre, Sosyoloji Derneği,1993.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	• Peter Freund&George Martin, Otomobilinin Ekolojisi,1996.(1-106s) • VandanaShiva, Petrol Değil Toprak, 2014, (1-67s.);(125-173) • Peter Fisk, Sürdürülebilir Büyüme,2010, (s.1-101); (s.107-178) • F.WilliamEngdahl, Ölüm Tohumları,2010, (1.2.3.4.5.Kısımlar) • Toplum ve Çevre, Sosyoloji Derneği,1993.
References:	• SargunA.Tont, Sulak bir Gezegenden Öyküler, Tubitak Yayınları • Mine Kışlalıoğlu& Fikret Berkes, Çevre ve Ekoloji, 2017, s.117-135. • Lester R. Brown, Dünyayı Nasıl Tükettik. • ClivePonting, Dünyanın Yeşil Tarihi, 211-234.

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.
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
Q&A / Discussion

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	16	80
Presentations / Seminar	5	10
Midterms	1	3
Final	2	4
Total Workload		139