SOS536 Sociology of Culture: High Culture, Popular Culture and SubcultureIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Master of Arts in Social and Cultural Studies with thesisGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Master of Arts in Social and Cultural Studies with thesis
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code: SOS536
Course Name: Sociology of Culture: High Culture, Popular Culture and Subculture
Course Semester: Spring
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: To define the relationship between popular culture and social inequalities and to think about how people adapt to popular culture and create popular culture by defining and discussing the concept of popular culture and informing students about the creation and categorization of the concept of culture. To discuss the role of popular culture on globalization, social resistance and change. To discuss the relationship of popular culture with different institutions and social institutions.
Course Content: Basic sociological terms and concepts to analyze popular culture discuss social segregation and change movements in order to analyze the role of popular culture in society.

Develops the ability to comprehend popular cultural behaviors and their role on social discrimination and change.

To be able to make sociological analysis, to develop content, factors and research questions about the concept of popular culture.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Discuss the basic sociological terms and concepts to analyze popular culture, and social differentiation and change movements to analyze the role of popular culture in society.
2) Develope the ability to comprehend popular cultural behaviors and their role on social discrimination and change.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Develope the ability to make sociological analysis, to create content, factors and research questions about the concept of popular culture.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction a
2) Popular Culture: Basic Concepts and Methods b
3) Sociological Definitions of Culture and Popular Culture: What is Popular Culture and Why is it Important? c
4) Popular cultural theories and historical content d
5) High Culture - Popular Culture Differences, Culture and Class Differences e
6) Cultural Disintegration and Cultural Industry f
7) Midterm g
8) Socio-Political Approaches in Popular Culture h
9) Social problems, societies and popular culture ı
10) Media, Advertising and Leisure Trading j
11) Fame and Fanaticism k
12) Popular music l
13) Sports in Popular Culture m
14) Video Games, Internet and Popular Culture n

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: CANETTI Elias, Kitle ve İktidar, Çev. Gülşat Aygen, İstanbul : Ayrıntı, 3. Basım, 2006. Körleşme. GOMBRICH E.I. , Sanatın Öyküsü, Çev. Erol Erduran-Ömer Erduran, İstanbul: Remzi Yayınevi, 1999. GÜRBİLEK Nurdan, Vitrinde Yaşamak-1980’lerin Kültürel İklimi, İstanbul : Metis, 2001. HABERMAS Jurgen, Kamusallığın Yapısal Dönüşümü, Çev. Tanıl Bora, Mithat Sancar, İstanbul : İletişim Yayınları, 2005.
References: KOZANOĞLU Can, Pop Çağı Ateşi, İstanbul: İletişim, 1995. Cilalı İmaj Devri, 11. b., İstanbul: İletişim, 2004. ÖZBEK Meral (Derleyen), Kamusal Alan, İstanbul: Hil Yayınları, 2004.Popüler Kültür ve Orhan Gencebay Arabeski, İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 2002.

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 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 56
Presentations / Seminar 7 7
Homework Assignments 1 2
Quizzes 5 5
Midterms 1 20
Jury 2 6
Final 1 30
Total Workload 168