Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : YB226 |
| Course Type | : Area Elective |
| Couse Group | : Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
| Education Language | : Turkish |
| Work Placement | : N/A |
| Theory | : 2 |
| Prt. | : 0 |
| Credit | : 2 |
| Lab | : 0 |
| ECTS | : 3 |
It is aimed that the student has knowledge about the social aspects of the elderly. Besides, it is also aimed to inform the students by addressing the social problems of the elderly with different dimensions
In this course, the concepts of aging and old age, the situation of the elderly in Turkey and the world, quality of life in old age, aging and family, loneliness and social isolation, working life and old age, retirement, ageism and elderly neglect are discussed.
| Ins. Gülnur TEKMEN |
| 1. | Explains the concepts of aging and old age in historical and sociocultural context. |
| 2. | Analyzes the changes in the roles and status of elderly individuals in social life. |
| 3. | Evaluates the causes of social isolation and loneliness encountered in old age. |
| 4. | Identifies social factors affecting the quality of life of older individuals. |
| 5. | It evaluates the aging process with a multi-faceted approach by explaining gerontological theories. |
| 6. | It develops sensitivity to discrimination, exclusion and abuse in older individuals. |
| 7. | Explains the phenomenon of old age in Turkey with its sociological and cultural dimensions. |
| 8. | Approaches social problems related to old age critically and offers solution suggestions. |
| 1. | Şentürk Ü., Sociology of Aging, Social Trajectories of Aging. Dora Publishing House |
| 2. | Ceylan, H.(2015). Modern Life and Old Age. Nobel Academic Publishing. |
| 3. | Emiroğlu, Vedia, Old Age and Social Adaptation of the Elderly, Ankara, Şafak Printing Co. Ltd., 1995. |
| 4. | Erkan, Gonul, Vedat Isikhan, (eds.). Anthropology and Aging, Ankara, Hacettepe University School of Social Services Publication No. 6, 2000 |
| 5. | Saygıl, S.(2015). Psychology of Old Age. Türdav Publications. |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %40 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %60 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 14 | 3 | 2 | 70 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 76 | |||
PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | PÇ-6 | PÇ-7 | PÇ-8 | PÇ-9 | PÇ-10 | PÇ-11 | PÇ-12 | PÇ-13 | |
OÇ-1 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
OÇ-2 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
OÇ-3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
OÇ-4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
OÇ-5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
OÇ-6 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
OÇ-7 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
OÇ-8 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 3 |