| 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 | Introduction to Sociology | ||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Flipped Classroom | ||||
| Level of Course | Select | ||||
| Semester | Fall | ||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 116 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 5 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| Pre-requisites | None | ||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | None | ||||
| Co-requisites | 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 Description in Turkish | Bu ders öğrencilere sosyoloji disiplinini tanıtmayı, tabakalaşma, sosyal entegrasyon, çatışma, toplumsal cinsiyet, din, siyaset, suç, kentleşme, küreselleşme, toplumsal hareketler ve eşitsizlikler gibi toplumsal konularda bilgi kazandırmayı hedeflemektedir. Öğrenim amaçları sosyolojideki temek kavramların ve belli başlı teorilerin öğrenilmesi ve bunların yardımıyla sosyolojik düşünme yeteneği kazanmaktır. |
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) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | |||||
| 2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | |||||
| 3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | |||||
| 4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | |||||
| 5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | |||||
| 6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | |||||
| 7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | |||||
| 8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | |||||
| 9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | |||||
| 10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | |||||
| 11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | |||||
| 12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | |||||
| 13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. |
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | N | |
| 2) | Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | N | |
| 3) | Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | H | Project |
| 4) | Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | N | |
| 5) | Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | N | |
| 6) | Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | N | |
| 7) | Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | N | |
| 8) | Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | N | |
| 9) | Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | N | |
| 10) | Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | N | |
| 11) | Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | N | |
| 12) | Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | N | |
| 13) | Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. | N |
| 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) | Presentations |
| 16) | Presentations |
| 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 |
Email: kekib@mef.edu.tr 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. |
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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 | 3 | 3 | 84 | |||
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Homework Assignments | 14 | 1 | 1 | 28 | |||
| Total Workload | 116 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 4.6 | ||||||
| ECTS | 5 | ||||||