SAG203 Sociology of HealthIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Banking and Finance (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Banking and Finance (English)
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: 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 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) Explain the essential body of knowledge in the area of banking and finance, including evolution of the discipline, the state-of-the-art concepts, scientific methodology, theories and models.
2) Employ the appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in the related areas, interpret results and propose solutions.
3) Recognize why financial institutions and financial intermediation exist and how they are structured.
4) Distinguish the insight about basic banking principles and regulations surrounding the banking industry.
5) Discover and create entrepreneurial opportunities and expertise to successfully establish and develop their own ventures.
6) Recognize, interpret and discuss the current global economic issues.
7) Communicate in written and oral English with people from diverse backgrounds, and have the English proficiency to follow and interpret the global dynamics in the areas of banking and finance.
8) Express the role of international capital markets in the global economy; accordingly define the concept of risk in terms of measurement and management.
9) Identify standards of personal, professional, social and business ethics, evaluate the ethical implications of various practices in the related areas, and be aware the importance of ethical behavior in adding value to the society.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Explain the essential body of knowledge in the area of banking and finance, including evolution of the discipline, the state-of-the-art concepts, scientific methodology, theories and models.
2) Employ the appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in the related areas, interpret results and propose solutions.
3) Recognize why financial institutions and financial intermediation exist and how they are structured.
4) Distinguish the insight about basic banking principles and regulations surrounding the banking industry.
5) Discover and create entrepreneurial opportunities and expertise to successfully establish and develop their own ventures.
6) Recognize, interpret and discuss the current global economic issues.
7) Communicate in written and oral English with people from diverse backgrounds, and have the English proficiency to follow and interpret the global dynamics in the areas of banking and finance.
8) Express the role of international capital markets in the global economy; accordingly define the concept of risk in terms of measurement and management.
9) Identify standards of personal, professional, social and business ethics, evaluate the ethical implications of various practices in the related areas, and be aware the importance of ethical behavior in adding value to the society.

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