Information Package / Course Catalogue - Adnan Menderes University

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Person Responsible for Information Package

Ins. Esin ÇINAR

Introduction to Sociology

Course Code	: HİT185
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

Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to provide students with a sociological perspective, to understand the functioning of social structures, and to provide the ability to evaluate the relationships between the individual and society

Course Content

It includes topics such as society, culture, social structure, social change, family, religion, education, and economy.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Ins. Nupel AZİZOĞLU

Learning Outcomes

1.	Explains the basic concepts of sociology.
2.	Analyzes how society is structured.
3.	Interprets the relationship between the individual and society.
4.	Define and compare social institutions.
5.	Approaches social events with a sociological perspective.
6.	Gains the ability to evaluate current social problems.
7.	Gain academic thinking and questioning skills.

Recommended or Required Reading

1.	Bozkurt, V. (2018). Sociology in a Changing World. 14th edition. Bursa: Ekin Bookstore.
2.	Giddens, A. , Sutton, W.,P. (2016). Sociology. 7th ed. Trans. Ömer Baldık. Istanbul: Kırmızı Publications.
3.	Ritzer, G. (2015). Introduction to Sociology. London: Sage Publications.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week 1 - Theoretical

Introduction to Sociology

Week 2 - Theoretical

Historical Development of Sociology

Week 3 - Theoretical

Self-Concept in the Social World

Week 4 - Theoretical

Basic Concepts: Society, Individual, Group, Institution

Week 5 - Theoretical

Culture and Cultural Elements

Week 6 - Theoretical

Social Roles, Statuses and Interaction

Week 7 - Theoretical

Social Control and Social Deviance

Week 8 - Theoretical

Family Institution and Sociological Approaches

Week 9 - Theoretical

Religious, Educational and Economic Institutions

Week 10 - Theoretical

Social Stratification and the Concept of Class

Week 11 - Theoretical

Cities and Communities

Week 12 - Theoretical

Social Movements and Revolutions

Week 13 - Theoretical

globalization

Week 14 - Theoretical

General Evaluation

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Type of Assessment	Count	Percent
Midterm Examination	1	%40
Final Examination	1	%60

Workload Calculation

Activities	Count	Preparation	Time	Total Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory	36	1	1	72
Midterm Examination	1	0	1	1
Final Examination	1	0	1	1
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)				74

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

	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	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
OÇ-2	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
OÇ-3	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
OÇ-4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
OÇ-5	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
OÇ-6	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
OÇ-7	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4

Person Responsible for Information Package

Ins. Esin ÇINAR