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SOS1006Introduction to Sociology II4+0+0ECTS:6
Year / SemesterSpring Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Compulsory
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of SOCIOLOGY
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 4 hours of lectures per week
LecturerDoç. Dr. Hüseyin YADİGAROĞLU
Co-LecturerAssist. Prof. Serdal Fidan
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
The aim of this course is to teach students basic sociological concepts, trends and theories.
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : define basic concepts of sociology 1,3,4,6
LO - 2 : explain the basic theories of sociology 1,2,3,6,9,13,16
LO - 3 : establish a relationship between theoretical knowledge and social events and facts 1,2,3,4,6,7,9,13,16
LO - 4 : associate the concepts and stages of sociology with everyday life and national culture 1,2,3,6,9,13,16
LO - 5 : explaine and associating theories and methods over again according to results 1,2,4,6,9,13,16
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
In this course, students will learn about introductionary sociology, history of sociological thinking, basic concepts of sociology, contemporary sociological theories, sociological research techniquies, social groups, social crime, socialization, policy, religion, family, economy and society, globalizaton.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Health, body and disability
 Week 2Poverty and social exclusion
 Week 3Media and communication
 Week 4Gender and sexuality
 Week 5Race, ethnicity and immigration
 Week 6Terror
 Week 7Education
 Week 8City, urbanization and urbanization
 Week 9Mid term
 Week 10Economic life
 Week 11Economic life
 Week 12Globalization, global society and social groups
 Week 13Globalization, global society and social groups
 Week 14Social Movements
 Week 15Modernization, social change and society 5.0
 Week 16Final Exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Giddens, A., 2019; Sosyoloji, Kırmızı Yayınları, İstanbul.
2Macionis, J. 2012; Sosyoloji, Çev.ed. Vildan Akan, Nobel Yayınları, Ankara.
 
Recommended Reading
1Elias, Norbert. 2016; Sosyoloji Nedir?, Çev. Oktay Değirmenci, Olvido Kitap, İstanbul.
2Bottomore, T., Nisbet, R., 1996; Sosyolojik Çözümlemenin Tarihi, Ayraç Yayınevi, Ankara
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 16/04/2025 2 50
End-of-term exam 16 10/06/2025 2 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 4 14 56
Sınıf dışı çalışma 2 14 28
Arasınav için hazırlık 2 2 4
Arasınav 1 1 1
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 2 2 4
Dönem sonu sınavı 1 1 1
Diğer 1 2 14 28
Diğer 2 2 14 28
Total work load150