Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : SOS421 |
| Course Type | : Area Elective |
| Couse Group | : First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Education Language | : Turkish |
| Work Placement | : N/A |
| Theory | : 3 |
| Prt. | : 0 |
| Credit | : 3 |
| Lab | : 0 |
| ECTS | : 6 |
In this course, it is aimed to develop a certain awareness and ability to analyze by reviewing the historical roots and current situation of Turkey's current social, economic, cultural and political problems.
Within the scope of the course, Turkey's current problems are discussed in the sociological context. In this direction, the historical background of current political, economic, social and cultural issues; current status, perception and interpretation of these issues; linking current issues on a global and local scale; case studies and analysis; Themes such as the way different disciplines in the field of social sciences deal with current problems and the differences in perspective development constitute the main content of the course.
| 1. | Comprehension of discussions on current problems; |
| 2. | To be able to define and make sense of the main debates and theories on current problems in the modern and postmodern periods; |
| 3. | Have an advanced level of knowledge of current problems and demonstrate the ability to relate it to current social theory; |
| 4. | To be able to comprehend the changing nature and dynamics of change of the studied phenomena and concepts with the transition from the modern period to the postmodern period; |
| 5. | To develop the ability to display a critical and objective approach when examining current issues; |
| 1. | Ersin Kalaycıoğlu ve A. Yaşar Sarıbay, Türkiye de Siyaset : Süreklilik ve Değişim, Der Yayınları, Ist. |
| 2. | Anthony Giddens (2014) Modernite ve Bireysel Kimlik Geç Modern Çağda Benlik ve Toplum, Say Yayınları. |
| 3. | Castells, M. (2003). Enformasyon Çağı: Ekonomi, Toplum ve Kültür Ağ toplumunun Yükselişi, İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları |
| 4. | Baudrıllard Jean (2004), Tüketim Toplumu, Çev. Hazal |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 1 | %40 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %60 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 14 | 1 | 3 | 56 |
| Reading | 14 | 1 | 3 | 56 |
| Individual Work | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 15 | 1 | 16 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 15 | 1 | 16 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 150 | |||
PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | PÇ-6 | PÇ-7 | PÇ-8 | PÇ-9 | PÇ-10 | PÇ-11 | |
OÇ-1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
OÇ-2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
OÇ-3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
OÇ-4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
OÇ-5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 |