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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

SOS305

Course Name:

Urban Sociology

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	7

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 CEM ZAFER
Öğr.Gör. ALPER ÇELİKEL

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to give information about urban life and its problems and to give students the ability to think critically.
Course Content:	Theoretical problems of urban sociology are discussed. the course focuses on urbanization phenomenon and its problems.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Learns the theoretical problems of urban sociology.
2) Has information about urban and urban processes.
3) Recognizes the phenomenon of urbanization and its problems.
4) Acquires the ability to develop sociological analysis of different social relations in urban environment.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introducing the course and presenting the content	Syllabus
2)	Formation of the cities, basic concepts	• Ruşen Keleş, Kentleşme Politikası, İstanbul:İmge Kitabevi Yayınları, 2017. 37-66s.
3)	Industrial - Modern Cities	David. C. Thorns, Kentlerin Dönüşümü: Kent Teorisi ve Kentsel Yaşam, İstanbul: Soyak Yay., 2004.
4)	Urbanization and Urban Theory	David. C. Thorns, Kentlerin Dönüşümü: Kent Teorisi ve Kentsel Yaşam, İstanbul: Soyak Yay., 2004.
5)	Urban Theories in Classical Sociology: Marx-Engels, Weber and Simmel's approaches	David. C. Thorns, Kentlerin Dönüşümü: Kent Teorisi ve Kentsel Yaşam, İstanbul: Soyak Yay., 2004.
6)	Neo-Marxist Urban Theories: Lefebvre, Castells and Harvey's approaches	Ruşen Keleş, Kentleşme Politikası, İstanbul: İmge Kitabevi Yayınları,
7)	Chicago School / Urban Ecology: Park, Burgess, Mckenzie and Wirth's Theories	David. C. Thorns, Kentlerin Dönüşümü: Kent Teorisi ve Kentsel Yaşam, İstanbul: Soyak Yay.,
8)	Midterm	All Sources
9)	Use of Space in the Postmodern City, Example of Speed and Slow City	Beril Özer Tekin, Türkiye’de Kapitalizmin Gelişimi Sürecinde Sakin Şehir Hareketi: Seferihisar Örneği, Doktora Tezi, 2018. (111-143s.,168-187s.)
10)	Gentrification and urban renewal	Beril Özer Tekin, Türkiye’de Kapitalizmin Gelişimi Sürecinde Sakin Şehir Hareketi: Seferihisar Örneği, Doktora Tezi, 2018. (168-260s.)
11)	Urbanization in Turkey, slum housing, poverty and the environment	Mübeccel B. Kıray, Modern Şehirlerin Gelişmesi ve Türkiye’ye Has Bazı Eğilimler”, Kentleşme Yazıları, İstanbul: Bağlam Yayınları 2003. ss. 9-27 Mübeccel B. Kıray, “Gecekondu: Azgelişmiş Ülkelerde Hızla Topraktan Kopma ve Kentle Bütünleşememe”, Kentleşme Yazıları, İstanbul: Bağlam Yayınları 2003. ss. 90-119.
12)	Urban Renewal and Gentrification	Pelin Pınar Özden, “Kentsel Yenileme Olgusuna Kavramsal, Kuramsal ve Tanımsal Yaklaşım”, Kentsel Yenileme, İstanbul: İmge Kitabevi Yayınları, 2008. Ss. 39-158. Nilgün Ergün, “Gentrification Kuramlarının İstanbul'da Uygulanabilirligi”, İstanbul'da "Soylulaştırma: Eski Kentin Yeni Sahipleri, D. Behar, ve T. lslam. (Der.). İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları. 2006. Ss.15-58.
13)	Urban Disintegration, Satellite Cities, Indoor Settlements	Ayfer Bartu, “Kentsel İstanbul'daki Yeni Yerleşimler ve Kemer Country Örneği”, F. Gümüşoğlu (Der.). 21. Yüzyıl Karşısında Kent ve İnsan. İstanbul: Bağlam Yayınları. 2001. ss. 145-149. Didem Danış, “İstanbul’da Uydu Yerleşmelerin Yaygınlaşması: Bahçeşehir Örneği”, F. Gümüşoğlu (Der.). 21. Yüzyıl Karşısında Kent ve İnsan. İstanbul: Bağlam Yayınları. 2001. ss. 151-160. Hatice Kurtuluş, “İstanbul’da Kapalı Yerleşmeler: Beykoz Konakları Örneği”, İstanbul'da Kentsel Ayrışma, İstanbul: Bağlam Yayınları. 2005. ss. 161-186.
14)	Final Exam	All Resources

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

• Ruşen Keleş, Kentleşme Politikası, İstanbul:İmge Kitabevi Yayınları, 2017.
• David. C. Thorns, Kentlerin Dönüşümü: Kent Teorisi ve Kentsel Yaşam, İstanbul: Soyak Yay., 2004.
• Mumford, Lewis.Tarih Boyunca Kent Kökenleri, Geçirdiği Dönüşümler ve Geleceği. İstanbul: Ayrıntı Yayınları, 2007.
• Don Martindale. (Der.) Şehir ve Cemiyet. MaxWeber, GeorgSimmel, Ferdinand Tönnies.). İstanbul: İz Yayıncılık, 2000.
• Simmel, Georg. “Metropol ve Zihinsel Yaşam”. Benjamin, Walter. Pasajlar. İstanbul: Yapı Kredi Yayınları, 2009.
• Der.Bülent Dur ve Ayten Alkan. 20.Yüzyıl Kenti. İstanbul: İmge Kitabevi, 2000.
• Harvey, David. “Sosyal Adalet ve Şehir”. İstanbul: Metis Yayınları, 2013.
• Ayşe Öncü ve PetraWeyland. Mekân, Kültür ve İktidar. İstanbul: İletişim, 2010.
• Robert E. Park & Ernest W. Burgess (2015): “Şehir: Kent Ortamındaki İnsan Davranışlarının Araştırılması Üzerine Öneriler, Ankara: Heretik Yayıncılık.
• Harvey, David. “Günümüzde Küreselleşme” & “Eşitsiz Coğrafi Gelişme ve Evrensel Haklar”. Umut Mekânları. İstanbul: Metis, 74-122.

References:

• Harvey, David. “Ütopik Moment”. Umut Mekânları. İstanbul: Metis, 193-242.
• Harvey, David. “Asi Şehirler”. Asi Şehirler. İstanbul: Metis, 2013, 171-216.
• Giddens, Anthony. “Kent: Kentsellik ve Gündelik Hayat”. Sosyoloji. Kısa Fakat Eleştirel Bir Giriş. Ankara: Siyasal Yayın Dağıtım, 2013, 91-109.
• Simmel, Georg. “Metropol ve Zihinsel Hayat”. Bireysellik ve Kültür. İstanbul: Metis, 2009, S. 317-329.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
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.
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.	4
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.	5
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

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

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	14	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	112
Homework Assignments	1	10
Midterms	1	15
Final	1	30
Total Workload		209