Ders Planı

Lesson Information

Course Credit	3.0
Course ECTS Credit	4.0
Teaching Language of Instruction	Türkçe
Level of Course	Associate's Degree, TYYÇ: Level 5, EQF-LLL: Level 5, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of Course	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery	Face-to-face
Does the course require compulsory or optional work experience?	Z
Course Coordinator	Instructor GÜLER DEYMENCİOĞLU
Instructor (s)	Prof. Dr. HACİ DURAN
Course Assistant

Purpose and Content

The aim of the course	This course aims to provide students with a grasp of the subject matter and methodology of sociology, the history of the discipline, core sociological concepts, and the relationship between sociology and the other social sciences. It further aims to enable students to reflect on the significance of the sociological perspective and on how it can be cultivated, and to acquire the foundational knowledge needed to draw connections between sociological thought and other disciplines.
Course Content	The course examines the range of subjects sociology encompasses as a discipline, the development of sociological thought, and the scope and limits of the field. The principal themes addressed over the semester are the reasons underlying the divergence of approaches within sociology, the analysis of fundamental sociological concepts and processes, and the historical development of sociology as a science.

The aim of the course

This course aims to provide students with a grasp of the subject matter and methodology of sociology, the history of the discipline, core sociological concepts, and the relationship between sociology and the other social sciences. It further aims to enable students to reflect on the significance of the sociological perspective and on how it can be cultivated, and to acquire the foundational knowledge needed to draw connections between sociological thought and other disciplines.

Course Content

The course examines the range of subjects sociology encompasses as a discipline, the development of sociological thought, and the scope and limits of the field. The principal themes addressed over the semester are the reasons underlying the divergence of approaches within sociology, the analysis of fundamental sociological concepts and processes, and the historical development of sociology as a science.

Learning Outcomes

They acquire fundamental, up-to-date, and practical knowledge related to their profession.
Gains knowledge about occupational health and safety, environmental awareness, and quality processes.
Keeps abreast of current developments and practices in their field and applies them effectively.
Effectively uses information technologies (software, programs, animation, etc.) related to their profession.
Possesses the ability to independently evaluate professional problems and issues using an analytical and critical approach and to propose solutions.
As a team member, takes responsibility for resolving complex and unforeseen issues encountered in applications related to their field.
Has an awareness of career management and lifelong learning.
Tracks developments in the field using a foreign language and communicates with colleagues.
Possesses social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values in the stages of collecting, implementing, and disseminating data related to the field.
Can effectively present and clearly express ideas at the level of knowledge and skills through written and oral communication.
Knows the legislation, care services, and intervention methods for disadvantaged groups in the field of social services.
Analyzes social issues affecting individuals and society and develops solutions.
Has knowledge and awareness of social work practices in Türkiye and around the world.

Weekly Course Subjects

1	What Is Sociology? The Emergence of Sociology and Its Founders
2	Classical Sociological Theories
3	Classical Sociological Theories
4	Contemporary Sociological Theories
5	Core Sociological Concepts 1
6	Core Sociological Concepts 2
7	Social Stratification and Social Mobility
8	Modernity and Postmodernity
9	Globalization
10	Culture and Society
11	Basic Social Institutions 1
12	Basic Social Institutions 2
13	Basic Social Institutions 3
14	Research Methods and Techniques in Sociology

Resources

İçli, G. (2009). Sosyolojiye Giriş, 4. Baskı, Anı Yayıncılık, Ankara.
Riutort, P. (2017). Sosyolojiye Giriş Dersleri, (çev. Ertuğrul Cenk Gürcan), Doğu Batı Yayınları, Ankara.
Bauman, Z. (2021). Sosyoloji Ne işe Yarar?, (çev. Akın Emre Pilgir), Ayrıntı Yayınları, İstanbul.
Slattery, M. (2014). Sosyolojide Temel Fikirler, (ed. Ümit Tatlıcan), (çev. Özlem Balkız, Gülhan Demiriz, Hacer Harlak, Cevdet Özdemir, Şebnem Özkan, Ümit Tatlıcan), 6. Baskı, Sentez Yayıncılık, İstanbul.
Swingewood, A. (1998). Sosyolojik Düşüncenin Kısa Tarihi, (çev. Osman Akınhay), Bilim ve Sanat Yayınları, Ankara.

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Lesson Information

Purpose and Content

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Weekly Course Subjects

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