SAG203 Sociology of HealthIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs SociologyGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Sociology
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: SAG203
Course Name: Sociology of Health
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 6
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Common Pool
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 MEHTAP ATASEVEN BULUN
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. ERDİNÇ ÜNAL
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi MEHTAP ATASEVEN BULUN
Dr. BİLİNMİYOR BEKLER
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to informed and discussion the basic concepts of health sociology, historical development of health sociology, patient-physician relationship types, social role (patient role) and status, concepts of disease and health, information about body sociology and interactions between health and gender, age, disability and class belonging such as social-cultural cathegories.
Course Content: Concepts, theories, historical development, pre-modern, modern and postmodern era health paradigms and sociological and cultural factors affecting health.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) To be aware of the discipline of Sociology and Health Sociology
2) Interpret and question the relationship between the disease and health of the present and the patient-physician, patient-hospital relationships
3) Explains the economic and social determinants of health with examples and examples
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1)
2.1) Explain the place of health in the social system, the concepts of health and disease and their change over time.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1)
2.1) To be able to evaluate the partnership and differences between traditional medicine and modern medicine
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction and Course Introduction Syllabus
2) Sociology Science and Basic Concepts ppt presentation
3) History of Sociology and Sociology of Health ppt presentation
4) Health, Disease and Social Relations ppt presentation
5) Health Paradigm-Biomedical Model in Modern Period ppt presentation and book
6) Patient-Physician Relationship, Patient Role ppt presentation
7) Body Sociology ppt presentation
8) Gender and Health ppt presentation
9) Midterm all topics studied
10) Aging and Health ppt presentation
11) Sociology of Disability ppt presentation and book
12) Health and Social Compliance ppt presentation
13) Health and Inequality ppt presentation
14) Changing World and Postmodern Health ppt presentation
15) final exam all topics

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Giddens, A., Sosyoloji, Kırmızı Yayınları, İstanbul, 2008.
Cirhinlioğlu, Z., Sağlık Sosyolojisi, Nobel Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2010.
References: Marmot, M. ve Wilkinson, R.G.(editörler), Sağlığın Sosyal Belirleyicileri, İnsev Yayınları, İstanbul, 2009.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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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.
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
Reading
Homework
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 10 % 0
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Presentation 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 15 3 45
Study Hours Out of Class 15 3 45
Presentations / Seminar 15 3 45
Homework Assignments 15 3 45
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 182