Automotive Engineering (English)
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

YMD322

Course Name:

Social Change and Culture

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:

University 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 :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi NUR NURİYE ÖZMEL

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

In this course, many issues and discussions, with the concepts of social change and culture at the center, are examined with the parallel course of these concepts. The social, cultural, economic and political reflections of social change in the context of society and individuals are discussed and the differences between past and present dynamics are examined.
The aim of the course is teaching Turkey’s social structure,changes, social and individual breakpoints with different phases to the students. It is aimed that students understand social change within the context of language, culture, identity, communication, media and similar current contexts and make sense of today's society.

Course Content:

Society, socialization, dynamics of social change, social change and politics, media and society, the concept of culture, culture and identity, gender, globalization, social transformation in Turkey, the only party period – multi-party period.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) To master the theory of social change and culture, particularly the culture and To explain social change and transformation in the world and in Turkey axes of socialization, identity globalization.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) To be able to use the theoretical and factual knowledge acquired about the economic, political and legal aspects of social transformations in personal production, to analyze existing theories and theories and to approach them critically.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) To be able to use the knowledge gained in the field to solve social problems encountered. To be able to propose and implement constructive projects for the social environment in which he/she lives, by combining his/her knowledge and experience in the field of culture with the awareness of social responsibility.
Learning Competence
1) Developing the habit of thinking critically in the fields of culture, society, technology and developing a tendency to understand the importance of learning in this sense and to apply this approach. To be able to use their knowledge in these areas in other areas of communication discipline.
Field Specific Competence
1) Acting in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of data collection, interpretation, application and announcement of results in research and studies carried out in the field of social change and culture.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) Realize the importance of knowledge gained in the field of social transformations and culture in making sense of daily life. To be able to take responsibility, develop assumptions, and interpret the findings in a research conducted in fields such as culture, identity, globalization and gender.

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the Course: Social Structure and Change	Emre Kongar Türkiye’nin Toplumsal Yapısı, Remzi Ktp., İst. 2002.
2)	Cultural Concepts: The Case of Turkey	Kurtuluş Kayalı Türk Kültür Dünyasından Portreler İletişim Yay., İst. 2002.
3)	Dynamics of Social Change: Reflections on Society and Reform movements in Turkey. Reform processes, 'Tanzimat', Constitutional and Aftermath.	None
4)	Social Change in Turkey-I: Pre-Republic Period and Culture.	Orhan Koloğlu, 1908 Basın Patlaması, Baş-Has, İstanbul 2005.
5)	Social Change in Turkey-II: Towards the Republic (Interim Period) - Press release Activities in the War of Independence.	İzzet Öztoprak, Kurtuluş Savaşında Türk Basını 1919-1921, İş Bankası Yay., Ankara 1981.
6)	Social Change in Turkey-III: Culture Change in Early Republic Period.	Türk Basın Tarihi Uluslararası Sempozyumu – Makaleler Atamer Yay., 2016.
7)	Midterm Exam.	..
8)	One-Party Period: Culture and Art Policies, Symbols Practices, Educational Activities.	Mithat Atabay, Cumhuriyet Kültürü, Atatürk Yolu Dergisi, S.43, Bahar 2009, s.455-465.
9)	Multiparty Period and Social Change: Power Change and Its Effects on Culture, Culture in Democrat Party Period.	None
10)	Turkey's Political and Economic Structure: Current overviews, examples of the changing concept of art.	None
11)	Gender: Reflection of Gender Policies to Society and Culture.	none
12)	Globalization and Turkey: Effects of Culture and Communication Revolution.	none
13)	Human Revolution and Technology: Rapid Effects of Human Communication in the world and Turkey.	none
14)	Society and Culture in the Future: General Evaluation and Comments.	..
15)	Final Exam	..

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	-Emre Kongar Türkiye’nin Toplumsal Yapısı, Remzi Ktp., İst. 2002. Kurtuluş Kayalı Türk Kültür Dünyasından Portreler İletişim Yay., İst. 2002 Orhan Koloğlu, 1908 Basın Patlaması, Baş-Has, İstanbul 2005.
References:	-Emre Kongar Türkiye’nin Toplumsal Yapısı, Remzi Ktp., İst. 2002. Kurtuluş Kayalı Türk Kültür Dünyasından Portreler İletişim Yay., İst. 2002 Orhan Koloğlu, 1908 Basın Patlaması, Baş-Has, İstanbul 2005.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
Program Outcomes
1) Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; and the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to examine engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6) The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.
7) Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9) Conform to ethical principles, and standards of professional and ethical responsibility; be informed about the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Awareness of applications in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Information about the universal and social health, environmental and safety effects of engineering applications and the ways in which contemporary problems are reflected in the engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
12) Knowledge on advanced calculus, including differential equations applicable to automotive engineering; familiarity with statistics and linear algebra; knowledge on chemistry, calculus-based physics, dynamics, structural mechanics, structure and properties of materials, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, manufacturing processes, electronics and control, design of vehicle elements, vehicle dynamics, vehicle power train systems, automotive related regulations and vehicle validation/verification tests; ability to integrate and apply this knowledge to solve multidisciplinary automotive problems; ability to apply theoretical, experimental and simulation methods and, computer aided design techniques in the field of automotive engineering; ability to work in the field of vehicle design and manufacturing.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; and the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2)	The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3)	The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)
4)	Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5)	Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to examine engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6)	The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.
7)	Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8)	Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9)	Conform to ethical principles, and standards of professional and ethical responsibility; be informed about the standards used in engineering applications.
10)	Awareness of applications in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11)	Information about the universal and social health, environmental and safety effects of engineering applications and the ways in which contemporary problems are reflected in the engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
12)	Knowledge on advanced calculus, including differential equations applicable to automotive engineering; familiarity with statistics and linear algebra; knowledge on chemistry, calculus-based physics, dynamics, structural mechanics, structure and properties of materials, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, manufacturing processes, electronics and control, design of vehicle elements, vehicle dynamics, vehicle power train systems, automotive related regulations and vehicle validation/verification tests; ability to integrate and apply this knowledge to solve multidisciplinary automotive problems; ability to apply theoretical, experimental and simulation methods and, computer aided design techniques in the field of automotive engineering; ability to work in the field of vehicle design and manufacturing.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Field Study
Expression
Lesson
Reading
Homework
Q&A / Discussion
Case Study

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Presentation
Case study presentation

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	16	48
Study Hours Out of Class	16	79
Midterms	1	3
Paper Submission	2	6
Final	2	6
Total Workload		142