Master of Arts in Social and Cultural Studies with thesis | |||||
Master | TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 | QF-EHEA: Second Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 7 |
Course Code: | SOS541 | ||||||||
Course Name: | Aging in a Changing World | ||||||||
Course Semester: |
Spring |
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Course Credits: |
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Language of instruction: | TR | ||||||||
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Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||||||
Type of course: | Department Elective | ||||||||
Course Level: |
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Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||||||
Course Coordinator : | Prof. Dr. ESRA KÖTEN | ||||||||
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Course Objectives: | To introduce students with basic sociological terms and discussions of the aging society. |
Course Content: | 1. Addiction in the Elderly 2. Social Aging 3. Aging Behaviors 4. The meaning of aging as a learning process 5. Leisure behaviors 6. Aged elderly movements 7. Social security in old age 8. Social services issues The course will be covered under these titles. |
The students who have succeeded in this course;
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Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Disengagement theory | A |
2) | Activity theory | B |
3) | Conflict theory | C |
4) | Continuity theory | D |
5) | Cumulative advantage / disadvantage theory | E |
6) | The effects of sociological aging on society I | F |
7) | The effects of sociological aging on society II | G |
8) | Solidarity and communication in sociological aging I | H |
9) | MIDTERM | I |
10) | Solidarity and communication in sociological aging II | J |
11) | The division of labor in sociological aging I | K |
12) | The division of labor in sociological aging II | L |
13) | Social gerontology in terms of successful aging society I | M |
14) | Social gerontology in terms of successful aging society II | N |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Dersi veren öğretim üyesinin hazırlamış olduğu sunumlar ve ders notlarının yanı sıra referans gösterilecek yayınlar. |
References: | Lectures and lecture notes prepared by the instructor and the references. |
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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. |
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. | |
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. |
Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing) |
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 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 48 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 1 | 60 |
Quizzes | 1 | 1 |
Midterms | 1 | 40 |
Final | 1 | 30 |
Total Workload | 179 |