SOS523 New Approaches in Urban StudiesIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Master of Arts in Social and Cultural Studies non-thesisGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Master of Arts in Social and Cultural Studies non-thesis
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code: SOS523
Course Name: New Approaches in Urban Studies
Course Semester: Fall
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: Department Elective
Course Level:
Master TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Second Cycle EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. ESRA KÖTEN
Course Lecturer(s):
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

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4

Program Outcomes
1) Learn which concepts and theories in sociology are used in production of knowledge and how the knowledge produced is grounded in social reality.
2) Learn which sociological approaches and methods of analysis are used in which sociological fields and areas of specialization, and present and publish the original findings from these analyses, both individually and in teams, in accordance with academic principles.
3) Discuss critically cause and effect relationships used in sociological perspectives; thereby formulate visions, aims and targets by identifying gaps in the existing knowledge in their areas of interest.
4) Analyze and determine the formation, the structure and future development of such institutions as family, state, education and religion critically and scientifically; and develop policy proposals for implementation.
5) Gain lifelong learning skills and competencies, use them in everyday life situations and professional contexts, and thereby develop, implement and manage projects, with socially responsible approaches.
6) Combine sociology with other social sciences such as psychology, philosophy and anthropology, employ interdisciplinary approaches, and thereby develop new conceptualizations and interpretations.
7) Learn to conduct sociological research by using both qualitative and quantitative methods, select the subject, develop a research question, formulate a theoretical framework with variables and hypotheses, prepare questionnaires, collect and analyze data from a sample, write a research report, and disseminate the findings in professional fields of interest within a social, cultural, and ethical framework.
8) Acquire skills and competencies for taking initiative in evaluating and changing norms while implementing decisions in social problem areas.
9) Pursue national and international publications and innovations and thereby find solutions to problems using qualitative and quantitative data and publish and disseminate best practices.
10) Know, contribute to, and participate in current sociological debates, and be ready to go ahead with a third cycle program.
11) Have unbiased attitudes towards the universality of social rights and social justice, value high standards of quality, respect cultural values, promote environmental protection, health and work safety at work, and be open to change.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Learn which concepts and theories in sociology are used in production of knowledge and how the knowledge produced is grounded in social reality.
2) Learn which sociological approaches and methods of analysis are used in which sociological fields and areas of specialization, and present and publish the original findings from these analyses, both individually and in teams, in accordance with academic principles.
3) Discuss critically cause and effect relationships used in sociological perspectives; thereby formulate visions, aims and targets by identifying gaps in the existing knowledge in their areas of interest.
4) Analyze and determine the formation, the structure and future development of such institutions as family, state, education and religion critically and scientifically; and develop policy proposals for implementation.
5) Gain lifelong learning skills and competencies, use them in everyday life situations and professional contexts, and thereby develop, implement and manage projects, with socially responsible approaches.
6) Combine sociology with other social sciences such as psychology, philosophy and anthropology, employ interdisciplinary approaches, and thereby develop new conceptualizations and interpretations.
7) Learn to conduct sociological research by using both qualitative and quantitative methods, select the subject, develop a research question, formulate a theoretical framework with variables and hypotheses, prepare questionnaires, collect and analyze data from a sample, write a research report, and disseminate the findings in professional fields of interest within a social, cultural, and ethical framework.
8) Acquire skills and competencies for taking initiative in evaluating and changing norms while implementing decisions in social problem areas.
9) Pursue national and international publications and innovations and thereby find solutions to problems using qualitative and quantitative data and publish and disseminate best practices.
10) Know, contribute to, and participate in current sociological debates, and be ready to go ahead with a third cycle program.
11) Have unbiased attitudes towards the universality of social rights and social justice, value high standards of quality, respect cultural values, promote environmental protection, health and work safety at work, and be open to change.

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 12 96
Homework Assignments 1 10
Midterms 1 15
Final 1 30
Total Workload 193