DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

SOS 101

Ders İsmi:

Introduction to Sociology

Ders Yarıyılı:

Fall

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	5

Language of instruction:

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Type of course:

Necessary

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi KÜBRA ÖZKAN DEMİR

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:

Introduction to Sociology aims to provide students with a basic knowledge of social structures, relations and processes. This course introduces sociological theories, concepts and methods to understand the interaction between the individual and society. Students will develop critical thinking skills and analyze society through topics such as social institutions, culture, social stratification, gender, race, ethnicity and globalization.

Course Content:

This course covers the definition and historical development of sociology, sociological theories, social structure and institutions, culture and society, social stratification, sex and gender, race and ethnicity, social change and globalization, sociological research methods.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Learn the main concepts of sociology.
2) Have knowledge about the applications and examples of sociology in Turkey.
3) Understand the relationship between other branches of sociology and its relevance to social processes.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Gain the ability to analyze the social processes experienced.
2) Gain ability to follow the major debates in sociology and compare them with examples from around the world.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Modernity, Modernism, Modernization
2)	Renaissance and Reform
3)	Humanism
4)	Auguste Comte
5)	Émile Durkheim
6)	Karl Marx
7)	Max Weber
8)	The Panopticon
9)	Culture
10)	Alienation
11)	Positivism
12)	Discussion of Methods in Social Sciences
13)	Gender and Gender Relations
14)	General Assessment

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References:	Bauman, Z. (2003). Yasa koyucular ve yorumcular. Metis Yayınları. Bauman, Z. (2010). Sosyolojik düşünmek. Ayrıntı Yayınları. Ong, W. J. (2012). Sözlü ve yazılı kültür. Metis Yayınları. Orwell, G. (2011). Bin dokuz yüz seksen dört. Can Yayınları. Lakoff, G. ve Johnson, M. (2005). Metaforlar: Hayat, Anlam ve Dil. Paradigma Yayınları.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	1	1	2	2
Program Outcomes
1) Know the basic assumptions within the basic trends, theoretical approaches and perspectives in the field of psychology, make comparisons between approaches, identify similarities and differences.
2) Knows the purpose and scope of psychology, its origins, historical development and its relations with other disciplines.
3) To have knowledge about different theoretical approaches in the field of psychology at an advanced level supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing up-to-date information.
4) Knows the subfields of psychology, the subject of study of each subfield and the specific methods used in each subfield.
5) Knows the basic application areas of psychology.
6) Knows how psychology deals with mental and behavioral processes, how and with which measurement and evaluation tools it uses the scientific method.
7) Knows and defends the ethical principles and values of the discipline of psychology; puts their decisions into practice in line with these principles and values.
8) To be able to conduct a research in the field of psychology both individually and as a team.
9) Can transform questions about behavior and mental processes into research questions and hypotheses by adopting a scientific approach and can decide on the appropriate method and research design to examine them.
10) To be able to access and evaluate information from scientific products and databases in order to present convincing arguments on different topics related to the field.
11) Compare the assumptions, methods and basic levels of analysis of psychology and other disciplines; describe the contributions of psychology to other disciplines and interdisciplinary perspectives.
12) Has the competence to share his/her opinions and suggestions for solutions to studies on psychology-related issues with experts or non-experts on a data-based basis.
13) Has the ability to use information and communication technologies necessary for accessing and disseminating information.
14) Takes part in scientific studies that will contribute to the development of the field of psychology and in studies that produce social benefit.
15) To be able to inform people and institutions on issues related to psychology; to be able to convey his/her thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems in written and oral form.
16) To be able to identify a research topic in the field of psychology, to generate hypotheses, to collect data, to use appropriate analysis methods and to report.
17) Has basic knowledge and skills of observation and interview techniques.
18) Has the ability to report research results in accordance with scientific writing format.
19) It has the understanding that characteristics and differences such as age, gender, race, ethnic group, national identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability and socioeconomic status should not be a cause of prejudice.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Know the basic assumptions within the basic trends, theoretical approaches and perspectives in the field of psychology, make comparisons between approaches, identify similarities and differences.
2)	Knows the purpose and scope of psychology, its origins, historical development and its relations with other disciplines.
3)	To have knowledge about different theoretical approaches in the field of psychology at an advanced level supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing up-to-date information.
4)	Knows the subfields of psychology, the subject of study of each subfield and the specific methods used in each subfield.
5)	Knows the basic application areas of psychology.
6)	Knows how psychology deals with mental and behavioral processes, how and with which measurement and evaluation tools it uses the scientific method.
7)	Knows and defends the ethical principles and values of the discipline of psychology; puts their decisions into practice in line with these principles and values.
8)	To be able to conduct a research in the field of psychology both individually and as a team.
9)	Can transform questions about behavior and mental processes into research questions and hypotheses by adopting a scientific approach and can decide on the appropriate method and research design to examine them.
10)	To be able to access and evaluate information from scientific products and databases in order to present convincing arguments on different topics related to the field.
11)	Compare the assumptions, methods and basic levels of analysis of psychology and other disciplines; describe the contributions of psychology to other disciplines and interdisciplinary perspectives.
12)	Has the competence to share his/her opinions and suggestions for solutions to studies on psychology-related issues with experts or non-experts on a data-based basis.
13)	Has the ability to use information and communication technologies necessary for accessing and disseminating information.
14)	Takes part in scientific studies that will contribute to the development of the field of psychology and in studies that produce social benefit.
15)	To be able to inform people and institutions on issues related to psychology; to be able to convey his/her thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems in written and oral form.
16)	To be able to identify a research topic in the field of psychology, to generate hypotheses, to collect data, to use appropriate analysis methods and to report.
17)	Has basic knowledge and skills of observation and interview techniques.
18)	Has the ability to report research results in accordance with scientific writing format.
19)	It has the understanding that characteristics and differences such as age, gender, race, ethnic group, national identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability and socioeconomic status should not be a cause of prejudice.

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Anlatım
Course
Okuma
Soru cevap/ Tartışma

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)

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

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	3	42
Midterms	1	20	20
Final	1	40	40
Total Workload			144