Sociology
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

SOS101

Course Name:

Introduction to Sociology I

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

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 :

Prof. Dr. ESRA KÖTEN

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr. BİLİNMİYOR BEKLER
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi İLKER ÇAYLA

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of the course is to explain the basic approaches, methods, concepts, social organizations and processes in the field of sociology.
Course Content:	The critical issues such as social inequality, racial and religious relationships, gender (discrimination) and sexual differences, and vertical and/or hierarchal classes and social groups that are created by these concepts in social structure are explored with a historical scope.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Explains fundamental perspectives, methods, and concepts in sociology.
2) Describes the foundation of social organization and social process.
3) Identifies the central difference between microsociological and macrosociological perspectives.
4) Explain how theories can change over time.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Distinguish between an everyday actor and a social analyst, and the kinds of knowledge that are relevant to each.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	A general introduction	Syllabus
2)	Emergence and development of sociology, founding sociologists	Anthony Giddens ve Philip W. Sutton, Sosyoloji, 7. Edisyon, Ankara: Kırmızı Yayınları, 2016.
3)	Emergence and development of sociology, founding sociologists	Anthony Giddens ve Philip W. Sutton, Sosyoloji, 7. Edisyon, Ankara: Kırmızı Yayınları, 2016.
4)	Sociological theories and perspectives	Anthony Giddens ve Philip W. Sutton, Sosyoloji, 7. Edisyon, Ankara: Kırmızı Yayınları, 2016.
5)	Sociological theories and perspectives	Anthony Giddens ve Philip W. Sutton, Sosyoloji, 7. Edisyon, Ankara: Kırmızı Yayınları, 2016.
6)	Stratification and social class	Anthony Giddens ve Philip W. Sutton, Sosyoloji, 7. Edisyon, Ankara: Kırmızı Yayınları, 2016.
7)	Poverty, social exclusion and welfare	Anthony Giddens ve Philip W. Sutton, Sosyoloji, 7. Edisyon, Ankara: Kırmızı Yayınları, 2016.
8)	Midterm	Anthony Giddens ve Philip W. Sutton, Sosyoloji, 7. Edisyon, Ankara: Kırmızı Yayınları, 2016.
9)	Global inequality	Anthony Giddens ve Philip W. Sutton, Sosyoloji, 7. Edisyon, Ankara: Kırmızı Yayınları, 2016.
10)	Gender and sex	Anthony Giddens ve Philip W. Sutton, Sosyoloji, 7. Edisyon, Ankara: Kırmızı Yayınları, 2016.
11)	Race, ethnic identity and migration	Anthony Giddens ve Philip W. Sutton, Sosyoloji, 7. Edisyon, Ankara: Kırmızı Yayınları, 2016.
12)	Organizations and networks	Anthony Giddens ve Philip W. Sutton, Sosyoloji, 7. Edisyon, Ankara: Kırmızı Yayınları, 2016.
13)	Working life and economy	Anthony Giddens ve Philip W. Sutton, Sosyoloji, 7. Edisyon, Ankara: Kırmızı Yayınları, 2016.
14)	Review of topics	Anthony Giddens ve Philip W. Sutton, Sosyoloji, 7. Edisyon, Ankara: Kırmızı Yayınları, 2016.
15)	Final exam	Anthony Giddens ve Philip W. Sutton, Sosyoloji, 7. Edisyon, Ankara: Kırmızı Yayınları, 2016.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Anthony Giddens. Kırmızı Yayıncılık. İstanbul. 2013.
References:	John. J. Macionis, Sosyoloji, Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 2012. Martin Slattery, Sosyolojide Temel Fikirler, İstanbul: Sentez Yayınları, 2007. Zygmunt Bauman, Sosyolojik Düşünmek, İstanbul: Ayrıntı Yayınevi, 1999.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
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.	5
2)	Has knowledge about other disciplines and is open to lifelong learning to be able to success interdisciplinary work.	5
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.	5
6)	Gains the ability to collect local, national and international data and conduct research in the field of social science.	2
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

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	12	36
Study Hours Out of Class	14	140
Midterms	1	3
Final	1	3
Total Workload		182