Master of Arts in Social and Cultural Studies with thesis
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code:

SOS528

Course Name:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The main aim of the course is to enable students to recognize scientific and technological developments that lead to social changes and to associate them with the social studies curriculum.

Course Content:

1. Basic concepts related to science, technology and social change,
theoretical approaches
2. Relationships between science, technology and social change
3. Science, Technology and Social Change in Ancient Civilizations
4. Science, Technology and Social Change in the Middle Ages (Europe, Asia and
in the Americas
5. Science, Technology and Social Change in the Middle Ages (Turkish and Islamic
in their civilization)
6. Science, Technology and Social Change in the New and Recent Ages
(in the context of the Renaissance, Enlightenment and Industrial Revolution)
7. I. and II. Between World Wars, Science, Technology and
Social Change
8. II. Science, Technology and Social in the World After World War II
Change (Information, Communication and Communication Technologies)
9. Political system, political culture and political participation behaviors
10. II. Science, Technology and Social in the World After World War II
Change (Nuclear Energy, Space and Aviation Research)
11. II. New War Technologies in the World After World War II
and Social Change (Cyber terrorism, psychological warfare techniques,
biological weapons)
12. II. Science, Technology and Social in the World After World War II
Change (advances in medicine and nano-technology)
13. Science, Technology and Social Studies in the Context of the Social Studies Curriculum
changing

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Defines, explains and exemplifies the concepts of science and technology.
2) Comprehends the nature of science and scientific processes.
3) Comprehends the effects of science and technology on social and cultural life
4) Recognizes the basic scientific theories and inventions that have influenced the development of human civilization.
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)	Orientation: Explanation of the sources related to the aim and content of the course.	Erdoğan, E. (2009). Aristoteles'ten Newton'a Paradigmatik Bilim Tarihi. İstanbul: Arkeoloji ve Sanat Yayınları Ata, B., Et al. (2008). Bilim, Teknoloji ve Sosyal Değişme. Ankara: Pegem Yıldırım, C. (1983). Bilim Tarihi. İstanbul: Remzi. Habermas, J. (2003). İdeoloji Olarak Teknik ve Bilim. İstanbul: YKY
2)	Science and technology concepts	Erdoğan, E. (2009). Aristoteles'ten Newton'a Paradigmatik Bilim Tarihi. İstanbul: Arkeoloji ve Sanat Yayınları Ata, B., Et al. (2008). Bilim, Teknoloji ve Sosyal Değişme. Ankara: Pegem Yıldırım, C. (1983). Bilim Tarihi. İstanbul: Remzi. Habermas, J. (2003). İdeoloji Olarak Teknik ve Bilim. İstanbul: YKY
3)	The nature of science and scientific processes	Erdoğan, E. (2009). Aristoteles'ten Newton'a Paradigmatik Bilim Tarihi. İstanbul: Arkeoloji ve Sanat Yayınları Ata, B., Et al. (2008). Bilim, Teknoloji ve Sosyal Değişme. Ankara: Pegem Yıldırım, C. (1983). Bilim Tarihi. İstanbul: Remzi. Habermas, J. (2003). İdeoloji Olarak Teknik ve Bilim. İstanbul: YKY
4)	The effects of science and technology on social and cultural life	Erdoğan, E. (2009). Aristoteles'ten Newton'a Paradigmatik Bilim Tarihi. İstanbul: Arkeoloji ve Sanat Yayınları Ata, B., Et al. (2008). Bilim, Teknoloji ve Sosyal Değişme. Ankara: Pegem Yıldırım, C. (1983). Bilim Tarihi. İstanbul: Remzi. Habermas, J. (2003). İdeoloji Olarak Teknik ve Bilim. İstanbul: YKY
5)	Science and technology in antiquity	Erdoğan, E. (2009). Aristoteles'ten Newton'a Paradigmatik Bilim Tarihi. İstanbul: Arkeoloji ve Sanat Yayınları Ata, B., Et al. (2008). Bilim, Teknoloji ve Sosyal Değişme. Ankara: Pegem Yıldırım, C. (1983). Bilim Tarihi. İstanbul: Remzi. Habermas, J. (2003). İdeoloji Olarak Teknik ve Bilim. İstanbul: YKY
6)	Science and technology in the Middle Ages	Erdoğan, E. (2009). Aristoteles'ten Newton'a Paradigmatik Bilim Tarihi. İstanbul: Arkeoloji ve Sanat Yayınları Ata, B., Et al. (2008). Bilim, Teknoloji ve Sosyal Değişme. Ankara: Pegem Yıldırım, C. (1983). Bilim Tarihi. İstanbul: Remzi. Habermas, J. (2003). İdeoloji Olarak Teknik ve Bilim. İstanbul: YKY
7)	Science and technology in the new age	Erdoğan, E. (2009). Aristoteles'ten Newton'a Paradigmatik Bilim Tarihi. İstanbul: Arkeoloji ve Sanat Yayınları Ata, B., Et al. (2008). Bilim, Teknoloji ve Sosyal Değişme. Ankara: Pegem Yıldırım, C. (1983). Bilim Tarihi. İstanbul: Remzi. Habermas, J. (2003). İdeoloji Olarak Teknik ve Bilim. İstanbul: YKY
8)	Modern science and technology	Erdoğan, E. (2009). Aristoteles'ten Newton'a Paradigmatik Bilim Tarihi. İstanbul: Arkeoloji ve Sanat Yayınları Ata, B., Et al. (2008). Bilim, Teknoloji ve Sosyal Değişme. Ankara: Pegem Yıldırım, C. (1983). Bilim Tarihi. İstanbul: Remzi. Habermas, J. (2003). İdeoloji Olarak Teknik ve Bilim. İstanbul: YKY
9)	Science and technology today	Erdoğan, E. (2009). Aristoteles'ten Newton'a Paradigmatik Bilim Tarihi. İstanbul: Arkeoloji ve Sanat Yayınları Ata, B., Et al. (2008). Bilim, Teknoloji ve Sosyal Değişme. Ankara: Pegem Yıldırım, C. (1983). Bilim Tarihi. İstanbul: Remzi. Habermas, J. (2003). İdeoloji Olarak Teknik ve Bilim. İstanbul: YKY
10)	Technology-related social problems	Erdoğan, E. (2009). Aristoteles'ten Newton'a Paradigmatik Bilim Tarihi. İstanbul: Arkeoloji ve Sanat Yayınları Ata, B., Et al. (2008). Bilim, Teknoloji ve Sosyal Değişme. Ankara: Pegem Yıldırım, C. (1983). Bilim Tarihi. İstanbul: Remzi. Habermas, J. (2003). İdeoloji Olarak Teknik ve Bilim. İstanbul: YKY
11)	I and II. Between World Wars, Science, Technology and Social Change	Erdoğan, E. (2009). Aristoteles'ten Newton'a Paradigmatik Bilim Tarihi. İstanbul: Arkeoloji ve Sanat Yayınları Ata, B., Et al. (2008). Bilim, Teknoloji ve Sosyal Değişme. Ankara: Pegem Yıldırım, C. (1983). Bilim Tarihi. İstanbul: Remzi. Habermas, J. (2003). İdeoloji Olarak Teknik ve Bilim. İstanbul: YKY
12)	II. Science, Technology and Social in the World After World War II Change (Information, Communication and Communication Technologies)	Erdoğan, E. (2009). Aristoteles'ten Newton'a Paradigmatik Bilim Tarihi. İstanbul: Arkeoloji ve Sanat Yayınları Ata, B., Et al. (2008). Bilim, Teknoloji ve Sosyal Değişme. Ankara: Pegem Yıldırım, C. (1983). Bilim Tarihi. İstanbul: Remzi. Habermas, J. (2003). İdeoloji Olarak Teknik ve Bilim. İstanbul: YKY
13)	Political system, political culture and political participation behaviors	Erdoğan, E. (2009). Aristoteles'ten Newton'a Paradigmatik Bilim Tarihi. İstanbul: Arkeoloji ve Sanat Yayınları Ata, B., Et al. (2008). Bilim, Teknoloji ve Sosyal Değişme. Ankara: Pegem Yıldırım, C. (1983). Bilim Tarihi. İstanbul: Remzi. Habermas, J. (2003). İdeoloji Olarak Teknik ve Bilim. İstanbul: YKY
14)	Science, technology and social in the Context of Sociology current debates in change	Erdoğan, E. (2009). Aristoteles'ten Newton'a Paradigmatik Bilim Tarihi. İstanbul: Arkeoloji ve Sanat Yayınları Ata, B., Et al. (2008). Bilim, Teknoloji ve Sosyal Değişme. Ankara: Pegem Yıldırım, C. (1983). Bilim Tarihi. İstanbul: Remzi. Habermas, J. (2003). İdeoloji Olarak Teknik ve Bilim. İstanbul: YKY

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Habermas, J. (2003). İdeoloji Olarak Teknik ve Bilim. İstanbul: YKY
References:	Erdoğan, E. (2009). Aristoteles'ten Newton'a Paradigmatik Bilim Tarihi. İstanbul: Arkeoloji ve Sanat Yayınları Ata, B., Et al. (2008). Bilim, Teknoloji ve Sosyal Değişme. Ankara: Pegem Yıldırım, C. (1983). Bilim Tarihi. İstanbul: Remzi.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Learn which concepts and theories in sociology are used in production of knowledge and how the knowledge produced is grounded in social reality.
2) Learn which sociological approaches and methods of analysis are used in which sociological fields and areas of specialization, and present and publish the original findings from these analyses, both individually and in teams, in accordance with academic principles.
3) Discuss critically cause and effect relationships used in sociological perspectives; thereby formulate visions, aims and targets by identifying gaps in the existing knowledge in their areas of interest.
4) Analyze and determine the formation, the structure and future development of such institutions as family, state, education and religion critically and scientifically; and develop policy proposals for implementation.
5) Gain lifelong learning skills and competencies, use them in everyday life situations and professional contexts, and thereby develop, implement and manage projects, with socially responsible approaches.
6) Combine sociology with other social sciences such as psychology, philosophy and anthropology, employ interdisciplinary approaches, and thereby develop new conceptualizations and interpretations.
7) Learn to conduct sociological research by using both qualitative and quantitative methods, select the subject, develop a research question, formulate a theoretical framework with variables and hypotheses, prepare questionnaires, collect and analyze data from a sample, write a research report, and disseminate the findings in professional fields of interest within a social, cultural, and ethical framework.
8) Acquire skills and competencies for taking initiative in evaluating and changing norms while implementing decisions in social problem areas.
9) Pursue national and international publications and innovations and thereby find solutions to problems using qualitative and quantitative data and publish and disseminate best practices.
10) Know, contribute to, and participate in current sociological debates, and be ready to go ahead with a third cycle program.
11) Have unbiased attitudes towards the universality of social rights and social justice, value high standards of quality, respect cultural values, promote environmental protection, health and work safety at work, and be open to change.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Learn which concepts and theories in sociology are used in production of knowledge and how the knowledge produced is grounded in social reality.	4
2)	Learn which sociological approaches and methods of analysis are used in which sociological fields and areas of specialization, and present and publish the original findings from these analyses, both individually and in teams, in accordance with academic principles.	3
3)	Discuss critically cause and effect relationships used in sociological perspectives; thereby formulate visions, aims and targets by identifying gaps in the existing knowledge in their areas of interest.	4
4)	Analyze and determine the formation, the structure and future development of such institutions as family, state, education and religion critically and scientifically; and develop policy proposals for implementation.	4
5)	Gain lifelong learning skills and competencies, use them in everyday life situations and professional contexts, and thereby develop, implement and manage projects, with socially responsible approaches.	3
6)	Combine sociology with other social sciences such as psychology, philosophy and anthropology, employ interdisciplinary approaches, and thereby develop new conceptualizations and interpretations.	4
7)	Learn to conduct sociological research by using both qualitative and quantitative methods, select the subject, develop a research question, formulate a theoretical framework with variables and hypotheses, prepare questionnaires, collect and analyze data from a sample, write a research report, and disseminate the findings in professional fields of interest within a social, cultural, and ethical framework.	3
8)	Acquire skills and competencies for taking initiative in evaluating and changing norms while implementing decisions in social problem areas.	4
9)	Pursue national and international publications and innovations and thereby find solutions to problems using qualitative and quantitative data and publish and disseminate best practices.	4
10)	Know, contribute to, and participate in current sociological debates, and be ready to go ahead with a third cycle program.	4
11)	Have unbiased attitudes towards the universality of social rights and social justice, value high standards of quality, respect cultural values, promote environmental protection, health and work safety at work, and be open to change.	4

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)

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	70
Final	1	70
Total Workload		182