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COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

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Course Name
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
Fall
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
Course Type
Required
Course Level
-
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Discussion
Q&A
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • will be able to distinguish scientific and nonscientific knowledge.
  • will be able to define the scopes of and the differences between the natural and the social sciences.
  • will be able to explain the evolution of social life within the framework of anthropological concepts.
  • will be able to evaluate the significance and the role of culture in social life.
  • will be able to evaluate the different forms of social inequality by using the basic theories and concepts of sociology.
  • will be able to define the general scope of psychology and the theories of personality development
  • will be able to interrogate the existence of prejudice, discrimination and stereotyping in social life by using the basic concepts of social psychology.
  • will be able to distinguish political ideologies by using the basic concepts of political science.
  • will be able to question social institutions and events within the framework of the social sciences.
  • will be able to express critically their ideas on a given issue in written form by applying basic social scientific theories and concepts.
Course Description

 



Course Category

 Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
X
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Presentation and overview of the course
2 The nature of scientific knowledge and social sciences Bruce C. Straits and Royce A. Singleton, Approaches to Social Research (3rd edition) Oxford University Press, 1998, pp. 17/39.John Perry and Erna Perry, Contemporary Society: an Introduction to Social Science, Pearson, 2006, pp. 15/22.
3 A brief introduction to anthropology and evolution of human societies James M. Henslin, Sociology: A Down to Earth Approach, Boston.Anthony Giddens, Sociology, Polity Press, 1998, 216.
4 A selected topic from sociology: social stratification Anthony Giddens, Sociology, Polity Press, 1998, pp. 240/244, 251/279.
5 A brief introduction to political science Eddie J. Girdner, People and Power: An Introduction to Politics, İstanbul: Literatür Yayınları, pp. 3/24.
6 A selected topic from political science: political ideologies/ MIDTERM Micheal Roskin et al, Political Science: An Introduction, Prentice Hall International, 6th ed., 1997, pp. 98/123.
7 A selected topic from political science: political ideologies Micheal Roskin et al, Political Science: An Introduction, Prentice Hall International, 6th ed., 1997, pp. 98/123.
8 MIDTERM
9 Inclass Writing
10 A brief introduction to anthropology and evolution of human societies Carol R. Ember, Melvin Ember, Peter N. Peregrine, Anthropology, Pearson, 2005, 1/13. Anthony Giddens, Sociology, Polity Press, 1998, 45/55.
11 A selected topic from anthropology: Culture Raymond Scupin and Christopher R. DeCorse, Anthropology: A Global Perspective, 2004, pp. 224/240.
12 A brief introduction to psychology and personality development John Perry and Erna Perry, Contemporary Society: An Introduction to Social Science, Pearson, 2006, pp. 99/122.
13 A selected topic from social psychology: Social Cognition Robert S. Feldman, Social Psychology, Pearson, 2001, pp. 41/46, 80/95.
14 Selected topics from social economics and related topics from demography John V. Van Sickle and Benjamin A. Rogge, Introduction to Economics, D. Van Nostrand Company, 1954, pp. 3/10.John Perry and Erna Perry, Contemporary Society: An Introduction to Social Science, Pearson, 2006, pp. 280/281, 296/302.
15 Review of the semester
16 Review of the Semester  
Course Notes/Textbooks Must readings mentioned in this information sheet.
Suggested Readings/Materials None

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
15
10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
30
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
Study Hours Out of Class
16
2
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
3
4
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
8
Final Exams
1
10
    Total
110

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
 Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1 To be able to scientifically examine concepts and ideas in the field of sociology; to be able to interpret and evaluate data. X
2 To be able to define classical and contemporary theories in sociology; to be able to identify the differences and similarities among those theories and to be able to evaluate them. X
3 To be able to critically use the knowledge acquired in the field of sociology X
4 To be able to plan and conduct, individually or as a member of a team, an entire sociological research process with the knowledge of methodological requirements of the field.
5 To be able to identify and evaluate local, regional and global issues and problems. X
6 To be able to share their ideas and solutions supplemented by qualitative and quantitative data in written and oral forms. X
7 To be able to make use of other disciplines related to sociology and to have core knowledge related to those disciplines. X
8 To be able to follow developments in sociology and to be able to communicate with international colleagues in a foreign language. (“European Language Portfolio Global Scale,” Level B1)
9 To be able to use computer software required by the discipline and to possess advancedlevel computing and IT skills. (“European Computer Driving Licence”, Advanced Level)
10 To be able to use a second foreign language at the intermediate level.
11 To have social and scholarly values and ethical principles during the collection and interpretation of data for implementation, publication, dissemination, and maintenance X
12 To acquire life long learning abilities that will enable the socially responsible application of knowledge based on their field of study to their professional and everyday lives. X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 

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