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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

SOS348

Course Name:

Civil Society in Turkey

Course Semester:

Spring

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:	Within the scope of this course, the subjects of non-governmental organizations, the importance of the concept of civil society, civil society organizations and in the historical process and civil society in Turkey will be analyzed.
Course Content:	Students will be able to analyze and discuss the basic concepts of non-governmental organizations, conceptualize their knowledge and produce ideas about civil society.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Explain the concepts of civil society and private space/public space.
2) Names various different definitions of civil society.
3) Distinguishes different approaches to civil society.
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)	The Development of the Concept of Civil Society in History	Pelenk, A. (2010) “Güven kavramı: sivil toplum örgütleri, medya, hükümet ve ticari kuruluşlara yönelik ampirik bir araştırma”, Doktora Tezi, Sivil Toplum Örgütleri Üzerine Kavramsal Bir Yaklaşım
2)	Civil society organizations, classification and functions Civil society and pressure groups (p.13-78)	Aksoy, Necdet (2008) “Sivil Toplum ve Baskı Grupları”, Kaknüs Yayınları:İstanbul
3)	Civil Society and Printing Group in Turkey	Aksoy, Necdet (2008) “Sivil Toplum ve Baskı Grupları”, Kaknüs Yayınları:İstanbul
4)	Ways of Influencing Groups and Strength of Pressure Groups The origins of civil society, organization and working approaches Civil society and pressure groups Democracy and Civil Society	Aksoy, Necdet (2008) “Sivil Toplum ve Baskı Grupları”, Kaknüs Yayınları:İstanbul
5)	Globalization, New Social Movements: Environmental Movement and NGO's	Önder, T. (2003) Ekoloji, Toplum ve Siyaset, Odak: Ankara.
6)	NGO's and Turkey	Caniklioğlu, M.D. (2007) “Sivil Toplum ve Türkiye, Seçkin Yay., Ankara.
7)	Midterm	Tüm Kaynaklar
8)	Women's Movement and NGOs	Gök, M. Kadın Hareketini Kurumsallaşması ve Bu Kurumsallaşmanın Kadının Siyasi Yaşama Katılımına Etkileri.
9)	Migration and Civil Society	Emini, Filiz Tufan (2018) Göç Sonrası Sorunların Çözümünde Sivil Toplum Stratejisi, Ekin Basım Yayın - Akademik Kültür Kitaplar.
10)	Discussion of the Research Results New social movements	All Sources
11)	Discussion of the Research Results Network Society / Network theory / Network theory-globalization and civil society	All Sources
12)	Environmental pressure groups in the Formation of Environmental Policies in Turkey WWF Report and Environmental Organizations ”New media, network society and stk“	Related latest articles within the field
13)	Current Debates on Civil Society	All Sources
14)	Contemporary Debates on Civil Society	All Sources
15)	Final Exam	All Sources

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Aksoy, Necdet (2008) “Sivil Toplum ve Baskı Grupları”, Kaknüs Yayınları: İstanbul. Caniklioğlu, M.D. (2007) “Sivil Toplum ve Türkiye, Seçkin Yay., Ankara. Coşkun, Mustafa Kemal (2007) “Demokrasi Teorileri ve Toplumsal Hareketler”. (Liberal Demokrasinin Krizi ve Refah Devletinin Meşruiyet Krizi -Coşkun, Mustafa Kemal (2007) “Demokrasi Teorileri ve Toplumsal Hareketler”.
References:	Ayten AKATAY-Serhat HARMAN, Sivil Toplum Kuruluşları Yönetim Yönetişim ve Gönüllülük, Ekin Yayınevi, Bursa,2014.

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.
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.
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.	5

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

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
Midterms	1	40
Paper Submission	1	2
Final	1	60
Total Workload		144