SOC 101 Introduction to SociologyMEF UniversityDegree Programs Guidance and Psychological CounselingGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
Guidance and Psychological Counseling
Bachelor Length of the Programme: 4 Number of Credits: 240 TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF: Level 6

ECTS Course Information Package

School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences
Course Code SOC 101
Course Title in English Introduction to Sociology
Course Title in Turkish Sosyolojiye Giriş
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Ters-yüz öğrenme
Level of Course Başlangıç
Semester Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: 0 Lab: 0 Other: 2
Estimated Student Workload 123 hours per semester
Number of Credits 5 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge None
Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective To learn the skills to be able to analyze current social events.
Course Description This course aims at introducing the discipline of sociology to the undergraduate students and familiarise them with main sociological issues such as stratification, social integration and conflict, gender, religion, politics, deviance, urbanization, global inequalities, social movements and current challenges that we face in modern world. Students are expected to read the material in advance, be prepared to actively participate in class discussions and apply the knowledge to analysing real life social issues.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) Understand the basic concepts in sociology
2) Understand the the major sociological theories
3) Analyse current issues with the insight gained from social theories
4) Cultivate a critical attitude towards the social world
5) Expand sociological imagination
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5
1) Scientific competence, knowledge, skills and effective teaching methods and strategies in order to provide psychological help.
2) Knowledge that will enable students to develop the skills to cope with problems they encounter in the school environment.
3) Basic knowledge about developmental processes from early childhood to adulthood and the characteristics and issues unique to each stage.
4) Knowledge about the tools used in school counseling services and being equipped to develop relevant programs.
5) Competence in vocational guidance and counseling practices.
6) Understanding of human relations and interaction.
7) Knowledge, experience and skills in scientific methods in order to conduct research studies in behavioral sciences.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, accessing information, and monitoring developments in education, science, and technology. An ability to solve problems related to the field, continuously developing and renewing oneself, and having critical thinking and questioning skills. An ability to use information technologies.
9) Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written Turkish; ability to use English at least in the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level.
10) Knowledge about past and present regulations and legislations regarding professional applications of the field and being equipped to contribute to its further development.
11) Sensitivity for different cultures, values ​​and democratic rights of individuals; the knowledge of national culture and history, and using that knowledge in increasing awareness and involvement in national and international social, cultural, artistic, and technological developments.
12) A sense of professional and ethical responsibility, and awareness of national and universal sensitivity expressed in the Basic Law of National Education.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Scientific competence, knowledge, skills and effective teaching methods and strategies in order to provide psychological help. N Homework
2) Knowledge that will enable students to develop the skills to cope with problems they encounter in the school environment. N Homework
3) Basic knowledge about developmental processes from early childhood to adulthood and the characteristics and issues unique to each stage. N Homework
4) Knowledge about the tools used in school counseling services and being equipped to develop relevant programs. N
5) Competence in vocational guidance and counseling practices. N Homework
6) Understanding of human relations and interaction. S Homework
7) Knowledge, experience and skills in scientific methods in order to conduct research studies in behavioral sciences. S Homework
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, accessing information, and monitoring developments in education, science, and technology. An ability to solve problems related to the field, continuously developing and renewing oneself, and having critical thinking and questioning skills. An ability to use information technologies. S Sunum
9) Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written Turkish; ability to use English at least in the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level. H Homework
10) Knowledge about past and present regulations and legislations regarding professional applications of the field and being equipped to contribute to its further development. N
11) Sensitivity for different cultures, values ​​and democratic rights of individuals; the knowledge of national culture and history, and using that knowledge in increasing awareness and involvement in national and international social, cultural, artistic, and technological developments. S Sunum
12) A sense of professional and ethical responsibility, and awareness of national and universal sensitivity expressed in the Basic Law of National Education. N Sunum
Prepared by and Date BAŞAK KEKİ , January 2024
Course Coordinator CANSU GÜLEÇ
Semester Fall
Name of Instructor Öğr. Gör. BAŞAK KEKİ

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Introduction to the course
2) Theories about society
3) Socialization
4) Social interaction in everyday life
5) Sexuality and society
6) Gender
7) Crime and deviance
8) Social stratification
9) Global stratification
10) Religion
11) Politics and government
12) Population, urbanization and environment
13) Collective behavior and social movements
14) Social change: traditional, modern and postmodern societies
15) Presentations
16) Presentations
Required/Recommended ReadingsJohn J. Macionis – Sociology (16th edition, Pearson, 2018) Anthony Giddens and Philip W. Sutton – Sociology: Introductory Readings (3rd edition, Polity, 2013)
Teaching MethodsLectures, class discussions, MyLab and Perusall
Homework and ProjectsMyLab weekly online tests, Perusall questions, presentation
Laboratory WorkNone
Computer UseNone
Other ActivitiesNone
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Attendance 14 % 0
Quiz(zes) 13 % 50
Presentation 3 % 50
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration kekib@mef.edu.tr
0212 395 36 00
Attendance and active participation are required. There would be no late presentations and late assignments medical report provided. MEF university values academic integrity. Therefore all students must understand the meaning and consequences of cheating, plagiarism and other academic offences under the code of student conduct and disciplinary procedures. Any improper behavior, academic dishonesty or plagiarism is subject to the YÖK Disciplinary Regulation.

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours 14 1 3 56
Presentations / Seminar 3 1 4 15
Quiz(zes) 13 3 1 52
Total Workload 123
Total Workload/25 4.9
ECTS 5