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:

SOS532

Course Name:

Sports and Social Life

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:

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 teach the definitions and meanings of sport sociology, the effects of sport and society on the society, the social aspects of the social strata, the role of social status, the effect on social changes and the social mobility it creates.
Course Content:	The effect of sport on social stratification and group characteristics, the subject areas of sociology and the intersection points of sports are examined.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Knows the socio-economic and political dimensions of contemporary sport.
2) Know the concepts of science, social sciences, sociology and sports
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Interpret the historical, sociological evolution of sport
Field Specific Competence
1) Apply the concepts and theories of sociology in sports
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Sport sociology and its relationship with other sciences of sports sociology	Talimciler, Ahmet (2010) Spor Sosyolojisi, Bağlam Yayıncılık.
2)	Interests of Sociology and Sport Sociology	Talimciler, Ahmet (2010) Spor Sosyolojisi, Bağlam Yayıncılık.
3)	Social control mechanisms	Talimciler, Ahmet (2010) Spor Sosyolojisi, Bağlam Yayıncılık.
4)	Social stratification, social group characteristics and sport	Talimciler, Ahmet (2010) Spor Sosyolojisi, Bağlam Yayıncılık.
5)	Perspectives of sport in social strata	Talimciler, Ahmet (2010) Spor Sosyolojisi, Bağlam Yayıncılık.
6)	Ways of earning social status and sport as one of them	Talimciler, Ahmet (2010) Spor Sosyolojisi, Bağlam Yayıncılık.
7)	Sports sociology and sociology	Talimciler, Ahmet (2010) Spor Sosyolojisi, Bağlam Yayıncılık.
8)	Social mobility and sport	Talimciler, Ahmet (2010) Spor Sosyolojisi, Bağlam Yayıncılık.
9)	Midterm	Talimciler, Ahmet (2010) Spor Sosyolojisi, Bağlam Yayıncılık.
10)	Youth groups and sports	Talimciler, Ahmet (2010) Spor Sosyolojisi, Bağlam Yayıncılık.
11)	Community psychology and problems	Talimciler, Ahmet (2010) Spor Sosyolojisi, Bağlam Yayıncılık.
12)	The contribution of sport to social change	Talimciler, Ahmet (2010) Spor Sosyolojisi, Bağlam Yayıncılık.
13)	Social diseases in societies and their reflections on sports	Talimciler, Ahmet (2010) Spor Sosyolojisi, Bağlam Yayıncılık.
14)	Social security in sport	Talimciler, Ahmet (2010) Spor Sosyolojisi, Bağlam Yayıncılık.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Talimciler, Ahmet (2010) Spor Sosyolojisi, Bağlam Yayıncılık.
References:	İlgili akademik makaleler

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	4	2	3
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
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
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
Presentations / Seminar	14	48
Homework Assignments	14	48
Midterms	2	11
Final	1	20
Total Workload		169