Information Package / Course Catalogue
Introduction to Social Sciences
Course Code: SBK506
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To ensure that students internalize the types, characteristics, history, philosophy and method of social sciences as a community of academic disciplines.

Course Content

Social sciences, methods in social sciences, history of social sciences, turning points in social sciences, important social scientists, concept of society, social institutions, sociological theories

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Halil MUTİOĞLU
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to comprehend society and related conceps from the point view of sociology
2.To be able to comprehend sociology, and its limits
3. To be able to comprehend the basic social issues and examine which topics are interested in sociology
4.To be able to analyze the factors that affect the social life.
5.To be able to comprehend the basic social change today.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Tischer, H.L. (2010). Introduction to Sociology. (10.ed.). California: Wadsworth Publishing.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction. Knowledge, Understanding the issue of science and science assets.
Week 2 - Theoretical
A sociological perspective. Behavior and social behavior. Relationship between sociology and other disciplines.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Development of sociological thought and theories of sociology.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Scientific method, research methods of sociology.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Elements of culture, types, and change.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Theories of Socialization and periods
Week 7 - Theoretical
Types of community and social interaction
Week 8 - Theoretical
Social stratification and class
Week 9 - Theoretical
Political, sociological analysis of political thought, government and democracy
Week 10 - Theoretical
Family and education
Week 11 - Theoretical
Sociological analysis of the meaning of religion and religious order, secularism
Week 12 - Theoretical
Sociological analysis of the economic order, industrial and post-industrial societies
Week 13 - Theoretical
The relationship between economy and politics
Week 14 - Theoretical
Current sociological debates
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143384
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination112113
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)106
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026