| 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 | Flipped Classroom | ||||
| Level of Course | Introductory | ||||
| Semester | Fall | ||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| 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 CompetencesUpon 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) Has a broad understanding of economics with a deep exposure to other social sciences and mathematics. | |||||
| 2) Demonstrates knowledge and skills in understanding the interactions of different areas of economics. | |||||
| 3) Displays a sound comprehension of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory. | |||||
| 4) Applies economic concepts to solve complex problems and enhance decision-making capability. | |||||
| 5) Uses quantitative techniques to analyze different economic systems. | |||||
| 6) Applies theoretical knowledge to analyze issues regarding Turkish and global economies. | |||||
| 7) Demonstrates proficiency in statistical tools and mainstream software programs to process and evaluate economic data. | |||||
| 8) Behaves according to scientific and ethical values at all stages of economic analysis: data collection, interpretation and dissemination of findings. | |||||
| 9) Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to exchange scientific information. | |||||
| 10) Exhibits individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility. | |||||
| 11) Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy |
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | Has a broad understanding of economics with a deep exposure to other social sciences and mathematics. | N | HW |
| 2) | Demonstrates knowledge and skills in understanding the interactions of different areas of economics. | N | |
| 3) | Displays a sound comprehension of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory. | N | |
| 4) | Applies economic concepts to solve complex problems and enhance decision-making capability. | N | |
| 5) | Uses quantitative techniques to analyze different economic systems. | N | |
| 6) | Applies theoretical knowledge to analyze issues regarding Turkish and global economies. | N | |
| 7) | Demonstrates proficiency in statistical tools and mainstream software programs to process and evaluate economic data. | N | |
| 8) | Behaves according to scientific and ethical values at all stages of economic analysis: data collection, interpretation and dissemination of findings. | N | |
| 9) | Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to exchange scientific information. | H | HW,Presentation |
| 10) | Exhibits individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility. | H | HW,Presentation |
| 11) | Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy | S | Presentation |
| Prepared by and Date | BAŞAK KEKİ , January 2024 |
| Course Coordinator | CANSU GÜLEÇ |
| Semester | Fall |
| Name of Instructor | Öğr. Gör. BAŞAK KEKİ |
| 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) | Final Exam |
| 16) | Final Exam |
| Required/Recommended Readings | John J. Macionis – Sociology (16th edition, Pearson, 2018) Anthony Giddens and Philip W. Sutton – Sociology: Introductory Readings (3rd edition, Polity, 2013) | |||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Lectures, class discussions, MyLab and Perusall | |||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | MyLab weekly online tests, Perusall questions, presentation | |||||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | None | |||||||||||||||
| Computer Use | None | |||||||||||||||
| Other Activities | None | |||||||||||||||
| Assessment Methods |
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| 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. Within the framework of MEF University's Artificial Intelligence Policy, it is aimed to integrate artificial intelligence into educational processes and promote its ethical use. The full text of the policy document can be accessed here: https://www.mef.edu.tr/tr/duyurular/mef-universitesi-yapay-zeka-politikasi-v2-yayimlandi |
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| 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 | ||||||