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:

SOS539

Course Name:

Youth Studies

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 the course is to examine and discuss current youth work and its problems.
Course Content:	The content of this course is to deal with the social problems of young people at the secondary-high school-university level as a micro.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Knows what youth work is and its scope.
2) Learn current youth work and develops discussion on youth.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Analyze articles on youth work.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	What is youth studies? Scope and issues	Sunum
2)	21st Century Skills for Young People and the Requirements of a Digitalized World: New Literacy	Posos Devrani, A. E. (2021). Gençler İçin 21. Yüzyıl Becerileri ve Dijitalleşen Dünyanın Gereklilikleri: Yeni Okuryazarlıklar . Gençlik Araştırmaları Dergisi , 9 (24) , 5-24 . Retrieved from https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/genclikarastirmalari/issue/64706/893488
3)	Article reading: An Analysis of the Turkish Equivalents of Foreign Words: What Do Primary School Teacher Candidates Think About Turkish Equivalents?	Delican, B. (2021). Yabancı Sözlerin Türkçe Karşılıklarına Yönelik Bir İnceleme: Sınıf Öğretmeni Adayları Türkçe Karşılıklar Hakkında Ne Düşünüyor? . Gençlik Araştırmaları Dergisi , 9 (24) , 25-48 . Retrieved from https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/genclikarastirmalari/issue/64706/836178
4)	Article review: Investigation of Youth's Environmental Sensitivity: A Study on University Students Members of Youth Centers	Erkan, G. & Doğan, M. (2021). Gençlerin Çevresel Duyarlılıklarının Araştırılması: Gençlik Merkezlerine Üye Üniversite Öğrencilerine Yönelik Bir İnceleme . Gençlik Araştırmaları Dergisi , 9 (24) , 49-70 . Retrieved from https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/genclikarastirmalari/issue/64706/799299
5)	Determination of Leadership Behaviors and Organizational Culture Attitudes of Young Leaders	Artantaş, E. & Gürsoy, H. (2021). Genç Liderlerin Liderlik Davranışları ve Örgüt Kültürü Tutumlarının Belirlenmesi . Gençlik Araştırmaları Dergisi , 9 (24) , 71-99 . Retrieved from https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/genclikarastirmalari/issue/64706/801400
6)	The Relationship of Youth with Politics from the Perspective of Youth in Higher Education	Ekinci Sağlam, H. B. (2021). Yükseköğretimdeki Gençlerin Gözünden Gençlerin Politika İle İlişkisi . Gençlik Araştırmaları Dergisi , 9 (24) , 100-123 . Retrieved from https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/genclikarastirmalari/issue/64706/974656
7)	Investigation of the Levels of Coping with Stress of Athletes in Sports High School	Kalkavan, A. , Kadıoğlu, H. C. & Kayhan, R. F. (2021). Spor Lisesindeki Sporcuların Stresle Başa Çıkma Düzeylerinin Araştırılması . Gençlik Araştırmaları Dergisi , 9 (24) , 124-137 . Retrieved from https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/genclikarastirmalari/issue/64706/901514
8)	Para-Social Interaction, Brand Attitude and Purchasing Intention: A Review on Video Bloggers	Canoğlu, M. , Öz, B. & Yenilmez, G. (2021). Para-Sosyal Etkileşim, Markaya Yönelik Tutum ve Satın Alma Niyeti: Video Bloggerlar Üzerine Bir İnceleme . Gençlik Araştırmaları Dergisi , 9 (24) , 138-167 . Retrieved from https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/genclikarastirmalari/issue/64706/890998
9)	The Image of Turkey in the Eyes of Foreign University Students in Turkey	Taşoğlu, N. , Malkawı, O. , Al-ameer, A. & Mustafa, E. (2021). Türkiye’deki Yabancı Uyruklu Üniversite Öğrencilerinin Gözünde Türkiye İmajı . Gençlik Araştırmaları Dergisi , 9 (23) , 100-128 . Retrieved from https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/genclikarastirmalari/issue/62140/753349
10)	Investigation of Attitudes and Participation in Sports of Students in Different High Schools towards Physical Education and Sports	Dikel, B. & Kıyıcı, F. (2021). Farklı Liselerde Okuyan Öğrencilerin Beden Eğitimi ve Spora Karşı Tutumlarının ve Spor Katılımlarının Araştırılması . Gençlik Araştırmaları Dergisi , 9 (23) , 81-99 . Retrieved from https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/genclikarastirmalari/issue/62140/827934
11)	Çocuk, Ergen veya Gençlerde Dijital Oyun Bağımlılığını Araştıran Ulusal Lisansüstü Tezlerin İncelemesi	Nergiz, H. & Fidan Nergiz, S. (2021). Çocuk, Ergen veya Gençlerde Dijital Oyun Bağımlılığını Araştıran Ulusal Lisansüstü Tezlerin İncelemesi . Gençlik Araştırmaları Dergisi , 9 (23) , 53-80 . Retrieved from https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/genclikarastirmalari/issue/62140/745898
12)	The Impact of Entrepreneurship Education Quality On Entrepreneurial Intention	Adıgüzel, Z. & Musluhıttınoglu, N. N. (2021). The Impact of Entrepreneurship Education Quality On Entrepreneurial Intention . Gençlik Araştırmaları Dergisi , 9 (23) , 22-42 . Retrieved from https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/genclikarastirmalari/issue/62140/719729
13)	A Study on Determining the Levels of Economic Literacy in Young People	Ayhan, F. & Bingöl, U. (2020). Gençlerde Ekonomi Okuryazarlığı Düzeylerinin Belirlenmesine Yönelik Bir Araştırma . Gençlik Araştırmaları Dergisi , 8 (22) , 5-31 . Retrieved from https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/genclikarastirmalari/issue/59338/749965
14)	Mentoring as a Systematic Peer Relationship Model for Young People	Subaşı, H. & Yıldız, N. G. (2020). Gençler İçin Sistematik Bir Akran İlişki Modeli Olarak Mentörlük . Gençlik Araştırmaları Dergisi , 8 (22) , 32-50 . Retrieved from https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/genclikarastirmalari/issue/59338/682762

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Gençlik Çalışmaları Dergisi Sayı: 22-23-24
References:	Gençlik Çalışmaları Dergisi Sayı: 22-23-24

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	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.	4
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
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
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.	4
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.	3
6)	Combine sociology with other social sciences such as psychology, philosophy and anthropology, employ interdisciplinary approaches, and thereby develop new conceptualizations and interpretations.	4
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.	3
8)	Acquire skills and competencies for taking initiative in evaluating and changing norms while implementing decisions in social problem areas.	4
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.	4
10)	Know, contribute to, and participate in current sociological debates, and be ready to go ahead with a third cycle program.	4
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.	4

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Reading

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
Midterms	1	70
Final	1	70
Total Workload		182