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| Unit | FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS |
| PSYCHOLOGY PR. | |
| Code | PSI103 |
| Name | Introduction To Sociology |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 1. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. CAHİT ASLAN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. CAHİT ASLAN
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to give acritical review of the social institutions and human social behavior. There are alternative views to understand human nature and the relationship between social World of an individual. However, this course aims to show how compatible sociology works with other disciplines such as especially history, politics, and law while investigating a specific historical and modern social issue.
Course Content
The course will cover definition, scope, methods and research techniques of sociology, social organization; culture- socialization, groups, stratification,demography and the concepts related to social change.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Contributes to social reform in a variety of ways by means of social criticism and practice. |
| LO02 | He/She can classifies a specific set of social situations. |
| LO03 | They evaluate our cultural sensitivities and makes us aware of the existence of different cultural values. |
| LO04 | Examines the results of adopting a specific policy program (desired-undesired). |
| LO05 | They increase the opportunities for groups and individuals to change their living conditions. |
| LO06 | they can controls certain social situations. |
| LO07 | They determine policies to increase our cultural sensitivities and the existence of different cultural values. |
| LO08 | They carry out self-enlightening work in the face of society. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the approaches and concepts related to the theoretical and application areas of psychology. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends other basic sciences (eg, sociology, biology, philosophy) related to psychology, and establishes a multidisciplinary perspective. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the development of psychology from the historical perspective | 2 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the knowledge of psychology for the application areas | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the methods and techniques of psychology by developing scientific understanding, critical thinking, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Studies human cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes with scientific methods. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Conducts basic and applied psychology research | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the methods and techniques of psychology in an interdisciplinary team. | 2 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses knowledge of psychology to serve society and humanity on the basis of universal and national needs | 3 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Demonstrates a sense of responsibility as an individual and team member in solving problems related to the area. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Demonstrates life-long learning and research awareness. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Effectively shows his knowledge and skills among experts and non-specialists. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Use information and communication technologies effectively. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Shows awareness of events and developments on the agenda of the society and the world. | 4 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility expressed in the Code of Ethics of The Turkish Psychological Association. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meeting with students and informing students about the course. Introduction to Sociology course | readiness | |
| 2 | Social Sciences and Sociology | Prepare the relevant section from the book | |
| 3 | Sociological Methods and Research Techniques | Prepare the relevant section from the book | |
| 4 | Social Organization and Social Structure and Elements | Prepare the relevant section from the book | |
| 5 | Culture and Socialization, Ethnicity and Identity | Prepare the relevant section from the book | |
| 6 | Category, Group, and Organization | Prepare the relevant section from the book | |
| 7 | Stratification and Class | Prepare the relevant section from the book | |
| 8 | Mid term exam | Prepare the relevant section from the book | |
| 9 | social Institutions | Prepare the relevant section from the book | |
| 10 | Family-Marriage as an institution and Gender | Prepare the relevant section from the book | |
| 11 | Education as a Social Institution | .Prepare the relevant section from the book | |
| 12 | Economics as a Social Institution | Prepare the relevant section from the book | |
| 13 | Population and Population Dynamics | Prepare the relevant section from the book | |
| 14 | Social change | Prepare the relevant section from the book | |
| 15 | Overall evaluation | Prepare the relevant section from the book | |
| 16 | Final exam | Prepare the relevant section from the book | |
| 17 | Final exam | Prepare the relevant section from the book |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 88 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,52 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||