Information Package / Course Catalogue
Social Structure of Türkiye
Course Code: SBK310
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The objective of the “Social Structure of Türkiye” is to explore concepts pertinent to social structure, acquire knowledge regarding Türkiye’s economic, social, ethnic, demographic, political, and cultural frameworks, and analyze social transformations and issues.

Course Content

The course “Social Structure of Türkiye” analyzes structural developments in Türkiye from political, economic, and social viewpoints. The course primarily focuses on concepts pertaining to social structure, Türkiye’s socio-cultural and ethnic composition, demographic distribution, and economic transformation, as well as the historical changes and phases of transition in social structure, religion, economy, politics, health, and migration.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Tuncay Ercan SEPETCİOĞLU
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to analyze society within the framework of concepts related to social structure, socio-cultural change, development, integration and dissolution processes
2.To be able to examine society through the lens of socio-cultural processes and the human development index in the context of interdependence
3.To be able to offer information on a variety of subjects, including economic transformation, urbanization, demographic transformation, family, and information society from the Ottoman and Republic periods to the present
4.To be able to evaluate the social structure and social change in Türkiye, and interpret the facts and events observed in Turkish society in accordance with sociological theories
5.To be able to concentrate on the issues within Türkiye’s social structure and endeavors to identify and resolve them
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Martin, J.L. (2009). Social Structures. Princeton:Princeton University Press.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction of the Course
Week 2 - Theoretical
SOCIETY AND STRUCTURE
Week 3 - Theoretical
COMMUNITY STRUCTURE OF CLASSICAL OTTOMAN PERIOD
Week 4 - Theoretical
Turkish modernization
Week 5 - Theoretical
Social Development from Union and Progress to Armistice
Week 6 - Theoretical
EARLY PERIOD of the Kemalist revolution (1923-1929)
Week 7 - Theoretical
EARLY PERIOD of the Kemalist revolution (1923-1929)
Week 8 - Theoretical
One-Party System
Week 9 - Theoretical
One-Party System
Week 10 - Theoretical
PERIOD 1950-1960. Democratic Party and the impact of the economy. Rural-urban migration, initiation, development discussions.
Week 11 - Theoretical
PERIOD 1960-1971. Fragmentation on the right, radical right, a separate organization, 68 youth movements, the social background of the opening of Turkey's left.
Week 12 - Theoretical
PERIOD 1971-1980. The spread of terrorism, political polarization and violence, slum.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Social Changing the Özal period. Turkey's foreign expansion, new jobs, increasing the transformation of values and social structure.
Week 14 - Theoretical
SOCIAL CHANGE In the 1990s
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory144398
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination120121
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)130
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
5
4
4
4
5
OÇ-2
5
5
5
4
4
OÇ-3
5
5
5
4
4
OÇ-4
5
5
4
4
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
4
4
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2026