Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : SOSY649 |
| Course Type | : Area Elective |
| Couse Group | : Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree) |
| Education Language | : Turkish |
| Work Placement | : N/A |
| Theory | : 3 |
| Prt. | : 0 |
| Credit | : 3 |
| Lab | : 0 |
| ECTS | : 5 |
Rumors, urban legends, and conspiracy theories the subject of sociological research with varying intensity since the middle of twentieth century (Neubauer 1999; Burgess 2006). They can be defined as the oldest form of mass communication and regardless of the social environment we live in rumours emerge anywhere. Rumours can spread of news, bring fame and glory, or to tarnish the reputation and even play an important role in international relations to cause wars and uprisings (Kapferer, 1990). In recent times, there has been a noticeable increase of rumours in our country and the social problems caused by them have been noticeable. The purpose of this course is to develop sociology of rumours, gossip and urban legends and to introduce this subject to the younger academics in this area also to introduce the current and historic literature.
In recent times there is a need for some key concepts and new theories in sociology to grasp and explain the recent rumors, urban legends and conspiracy theories that have been occurring. We need to apply key new social concepts and new social theories. In this course we aim to discuss the increasing widespread Rumor, Gossip and Urban Legends. To explain the problem concepts and theories of risk society, world risk society and culture of fear, uncertainties and the problem of erosion of trust.
| 1. | Comprehension of basic conceptual and theoretical discussions on rumors, urban legends and conspiracy theories; |
| 2. | To have advanced knowledge and skills about the basic sociological theories of the field by examining them and to be able to analyze current conspiracy theories; |
| 3. | Rumors, urban legends, and social, cultural, etc., which cause conspiracy theories to emerge and spread. understanding of the conditions; |
| 4. | Acquiring the skills to conduct scientific studies in the field by using the sociological methods of rumors, urban legends and conspiracy theories; |
| 5. | Demonstrate a critical and objective approach when approaching rumors, urban legends and conspiracy theories; |
| 1. | DELİBAŞ KAYHAN (2017) Risk Toplumu Belirsizlikler ve Söylentiler Sosyolojisi, Ayrıntı Yayınları, İstanbul. |
| 2. | DELI·BAS¸ KAYHAN (2013) Sağlığa İlişkin Korkular: Güven Erozyonu Bağlamında Sağlık Korkularını Anlamlandırmak, İçinde, (Der. Osman Elbek), Kapitalizm Sağlığa Zararlıdır, Hayykitap, İstanbul. |
| 3. | Kapferer, Jean Noel (1992), Dedikodu Söylenti, Yayınevi GletiGim Yayınları, İstanbul. |
| 4. | Luhmann, N. 1979. Trust and Power. Chichester: Wiley Publications |
| 5. | Rasnow R. L., Fine G. A. (1976), Rumor and Gossip: The Social Psychology of Hearsay, New York, Elsevier. |
| 6. | Beck, Ulrich, (2014). Risk toplumu: Yeni Bir Moderniteye Doğru, İstanbul: İthaki Yayınevi |
| 7. | Bauman, Z. (2017). Akışkan Modernite. İstanbul: Can Sanat Yayınları. |
| 8. | Giddens, Anthony (2014). Modernliğin Sonuçları. İstanbul: Ayrıntı Yayınevi. |
| 9. | Frank, Furedi (2001) Korku Ku¨ltu¨ru¨, Ayrıntı Yayınları. |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %40 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %60 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 14 | 0 | 3 | 42 |
| Assignment | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 |
| Reading | 1 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 30 | 2 | 32 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 35 | 2 | 37 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 127 | |||
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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
OÇ-2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
OÇ-3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
OÇ-4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
OÇ-5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |