SOS526 The Body, Health and SocietyIstanbul 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: SOS526
Course Name: The Body, Health and Society
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: This course aims to explain the processes in which the bodies we assume as natural and biological are socially and historically constructed. In this context, the issues that marked the current sociological literature such as the regimes of the body, body politics, the operation of the bio-power through the bodies will be discussed.
Course Content: In this course, regulatory regimes, disciplinary and control mechanisms and the possibilities of resistance to them will be discussed.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) If this course is successfully completed, the students will be aware of the relationships between the body and the social and historical processes.
2) They will question the relationship between power and body, and will also consider the tactics of resistance and reversal of regulatory regimes on the body through ”performative yoluyla bodily practices.
3) The fact that the body is always in a state of being and therefore it is perceived in the possibility that it can realize different potentials, is the basic perspective to be given to the students.
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) INTRODUCTION SYLLABUS
2) Paradigms about body Turner, Bryan S. (2011): Din ve Tıp: Günahtan Hastalık Durumuna. Tıbbi Güç ve Toplumsal Bilgi. Bursa: Sentez, 28-48. Okumuş, Ejder (2011): Bedene Müdahalenin Sosyolojisi. Der. Kadir Canatan, Beden Sosyolojisi, İstanbul, 2011, Açılım Kitap, s. 45–65.
3) Body, Bio-power, Discursive Practices and Resistance Keskin, Ferda. “Özne ve Iktidar”. Michel Foucault- Özne ve Iktidar. Seçme Yazılar. Istanbul: Ayrıntı, 2011, 11-24. Foucault, Michel (2012): İktidar ve Beden. İktidarın Gözü. Seçme Yazılar. Istanbul: Ayrıntı, 38-46 Foucault, Michel (2012): Tımarhaneler, Cinsellik, Hapishaneler. İktidarın Gözü. Seçme Yazılar. İstanbul: Ayrıntı, 47-60. Foucault, Michel (2012): İktidar İlişkileri Bedenlerin İçine Nüfuz Eder. İktidarın Gözü. Seçme Yazılar. İstanbul: Ayrıntı, 106-116.
4) Closed : MADNESS Foucault, Michel (1992): Deliliğin Tarihi. Ankara: İmge Kitabevi, 179- 212 & 435-493.
5) Disciplined, Obedient Bodies: HAPİSHANE Foucault, Michel (1992): Hapishanenin Doğuşu. Ankara: İmge Kitabevi, 167-243.
6) Provocative Body: Sexuality Foucault, Michel (1993): Cinselliğin Tarihi. İstanbul: Afa Yayınları, 9-79
7) Midterm 1-6 weeks resources
8) Body and Modernity Elias, Norbert (2013): İnsan davranışlarının özel bir değişim biçimi olarak Uygarlık. Uygarlık Süreci. Cilt I. İstanbul: İletişim, 131-214.
9) Turkish modernization and body dressing Akın, Yiğit (2014): Erken Cumhuriyet Biyo-Politikasında Beden Terbiyesi ve Spor. Gürbüz ve Yavuz Evlatlar. Erken Cumhuriye’te Beden Terbiyesi ve Spor. İstanbul: İletişim, 87-190.
10) Aging and Death Turner, Bryan S. (2011): Yaşlanma, Ölme ve Ölüm. Tıbbi Güç ve Toplumsal Bilgi. Bursa: Sentez, 133-153. Kara, Zülküf (2011): Beden Sosyolojisinden Ölüm Sosyolojisine. İnterdisipliner Bir Yaklaşım. Der. Kadir Canatan, Beden Sosyolojisi, İstanbul: Açılım Kitap, 23-43
11) Body, Health and Disease Sezgin, Deniz (2011): Sağlık ve Hastalık Kavramlarının Tarihsel Gelişimi. Tıbbileştirilen Yaşam, Bireyselleştirilen Sağlık. İstanbul: Ayrıntı, 33-54 Terzioğlu, Ayşecan (2011): Küreselleşme, Kanser ve Hastalık Anlatıları: Bilinçli/Bilinçsiz Hastadan Biyolojik Vatandaşlığa Geçiş. Der. Özbay, Cenk; Terzioğlu, Ayşecan; Yasin, Yeşim, Neoliberalizm ve Mahremiyet. Türkiye’de Beden, Sağlık ve Cinsellik. İstanbul: Metis, 111-132.
12) Body, Sexuality and Patriarchy Turner, Bryan S. (2011): Kadınların Şikayetleri: Ataerkillik ve Rahatsızlık. Tıbbi Güç ve Toplumsal Bilgi. Bursa: Sentez, 104-132. Mernissi, Fatima (2003): Bekâret ve Ataerki. Der. İlkkaracan, Pınar, Müslüman Toplumlarda Kadın ve Cinsellik. İstanbul: İletişim, 99-113. Cindoğlu, Dilek (2003): Modern Türk Tıbbında Bekâret Testleri ve Suni Bekâret. Der. İlkkaracan, Pınar, Müslüman Toplumlarda Kadın ve Cinsellik. İstanbul: İletişim, 115-132.
13) Body and Technology User, İnci (2010): Biyoteknolojiler ve Kadın Bedeni. Der. Yasemin İnceoğlu & Altan Kar, Dişilik, Güzellik ve Şiddet Sarmalında Kadın ve Bedeni. İstanbul: Ayrıntı Yayınları, 133-169. Donna Haraway, Siborg Manifestosu Film Gösterimi “Blade Runner”, Ridley Scott
14) Movie screening “Korkuyorum Anne”, Reha Erdem (2004) “Fly”, David Crononberg “Varoluş”, David Crononberg

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Der. Kadir Canatan (2011): Beden Sosyolojisi, İstanbul, 2011, Açılım Kitap


Turner, Bryan S. (2011): Tıbbi Güç ve Toplumsal Bilgi. Bursa: Sentez

Foucault, Michel (1992): Deliliğin Tarihi. Ankara: İmge Kitabevi.

Foucault, Michel (1992): Hapishanenin Doğuşu. Ankara: İmge Kitabevi

Foucault, Michel (1993): Cinselliğin Tarihi. İstanbul: Afa Yayınları

References: Foucault, Michel (2012): İktidarın Gözü. Seçme Yazılar. İstanbul: Ayrıntı

Elias, Norbert (2013): Uygarlık Süreci. Cilt I. İstanbul: İletişim

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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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

Lesson

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 14 48
Midterms 1 40
Final 2 100
Total Workload 188