| School/Faculty/Institute |
Faculty of Econ., Admin. 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 |
| Lecture: 3 |
Recitation: None |
Lab: None |
Other: None |
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| Estimated Student Workload |
116 hours per semester |
| Number of Credits |
5 ECTS |
| Grading Mode |
Standard Letter Grade
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| 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 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
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| 1) Adequate knowledge of political history necessary to comprehend and effectively evaluate contemporary Political Science and International Relations issues. |
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| 2) Understanding of the fundamental concepts that exist in the fields of social and behavioral sciences as well as the correlation between these concepts |
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| 3) Ability to analyze the fundamental theories in the field Political Science and International Relations and to assess their reflections into practice |
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| 4) Ability to critically discuss different aspects of theories and developments in Political Science and International Relations both individually and in the course of group work during classroom discussions. |
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| 5) Ability to conduct research independently, or with a team, about the developments taking place in the international arena, make foreign policy analyses, develop research-based conflict resolution models, and prepare comprehensive reports using computers and relevant software |
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| 6) Ability to take decisions as well as to implement these decisions by using the knowledge about the field and the skills that have been acquired during the undergraduate studies |
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| 7) Ability to recognize the relations between scientific thought and ethical behavior; pay attention to being tolerant and properly defend different ideas, ideologies and belief systems |
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| 8) Ability to work in international institutions and multicultural environments, with the help of the knowledge on different cultures, societies, political systems as well as linguistic skills acquired during the undergraduate studies |
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| 9) Ability to display language skills in English at minimum B2 level enough for debating with colleagues on issues of Political Science and International Relations, and also display language skills in a second foreign language at minimum A2 level enough for communicating in daily life |
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| 10) Ability to pursue lifelong learning as well as perform advanced/graduate studies in the field Political Science and International Relations and other social sciences disciplines in academic institutions at home and abroad |
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Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
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S Supportive |
H Highly Related |
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Program Outcomes and Competences |
Level |
Assessed by |
| 1) |
Adequate knowledge of political history necessary to comprehend and effectively evaluate contemporary Political Science and International Relations issues. |
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HW
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Understanding of the fundamental concepts that exist in the fields of social and behavioral sciences as well as the correlation between these concepts |
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Exam
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Ability to analyze the fundamental theories in the field Political Science and International Relations and to assess their reflections into practice |
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Presentation
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| 4) |
Ability to critically discuss different aspects of theories and developments in Political Science and International Relations both individually and in the course of group work during classroom discussions. |
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HW
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| 5) |
Ability to conduct research independently, or with a team, about the developments taking place in the international arena, make foreign policy analyses, develop research-based conflict resolution models, and prepare comprehensive reports using computers and relevant software |
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Ability to take decisions as well as to implement these decisions by using the knowledge about the field and the skills that have been acquired during the undergraduate studies |
S |
Exam
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Ability to recognize the relations between scientific thought and ethical behavior; pay attention to being tolerant and properly defend different ideas, ideologies and belief systems |
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Presentation
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Ability to work in international institutions and multicultural environments, with the help of the knowledge on different cultures, societies, political systems as well as linguistic skills acquired during the undergraduate studies |
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HW
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Ability to display language skills in English at minimum B2 level enough for debating with colleagues on issues of Political Science and International Relations, and also display language skills in a second foreign language at minimum A2 level enough for communicating in daily life |
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Exam
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Ability to pursue lifelong learning as well as perform advanced/graduate studies in the field Political Science and International Relations and other social sciences disciplines in academic institutions at home and abroad |
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Presentation
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| 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 |
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Social interaction in everyday life |
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Sexuality and society |
| 6) |
Gender |
| 7) |
Crime and deviance |
| 8) |
Social stratification |
| 9) |
Global stratification |
| 10) |
Religion |
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Politics and government |
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Population, urbanization and environment |
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Collective behavior and social movements |
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Social change: traditional, modern and postmodern societies |
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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)
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| 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 |
| Assessment Tools |
Count |
Weight |
| Quiz(zes) |
13 |
% 60 |
| Homework Assignments |
3 |
% 30 |
| Presentation |
1 |
% 10 |
| TOTAL |
% 100 |
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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. |
Information Package / Course Catalogue