SOC3092 Sociology of Childhood and Youth CultureBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PERFORMING ARTSGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
SOC3092 Sociology of Childhood and Youth Culture Spring
Fall
3 0 3 5
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi AYŞEGÜL AKDEMİR
Recommended Optional Program Components: Regular review of demography-related news reports
Course Objectives: The goal of this course is, on the one hand, to deepen students’ understanding of the key processes and research in the area of sociology of youth, and, on the other hand, to facilitate their own effective participation in civil society and implementing social change.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students that succeed in this course will be able to
(1)Differentiate between childhood, adolescence/youth, and adulthood phases in human life
(2)Describe the key transitions of youth.
(3)Analyse the political, economic, and social factors influencing the present-day conditions of youth in the West, in Turkey, and in the Middle East.
(4)Demonstrate the role of cohort, class, gender, ethnicity/race, on the experiences and outcomes of youth transitions.
(5)Apply the risk society approach to the analysis of modern youth
(6)Critically examine current youth policies
(7)Investigate the emergence and social functions of youth subcultures
(8)Develop the critical writing skills through a reflective paper assignment.
(9)Develop presentation / speaking skills through in-class and extra-credit assignments.

Course Content

The course will focus on the notion of youth in a broad sense as a phase in human life between childhood and adulthood. The course will examine the social construction of youth in Turkey, Middle East and Western societies, and will focus on fundamental social changes facing the youth today in educational sphere, transition from school to work, and transition from dependency to independence and family formation. Then, we will discuss the unique patterns characteristic of youth in the areas of wellness and health, delinquency and crime, life-styles and subcultures, political participation and other. Finally, we will examine the role of youth subcultures and their variability in the global context.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the course Furlong, A., & Cartmel, F. (2006). Young people and social change: New perspectives. Buckingham, UK: Open University Press. Ch.1 (pp.1-12)
2) Youth in society Dhillon, N. &Yousef,T. (Eds.) (2009). Generation in waiting: Youth inclusion in the Middle East. Washington, DC: Brookings Institution Press.Ch. 1 (pp. 11-38) Neyzi, L. (2001). Object of subject? The paradox of “youth” in Turkey. Intl Journal of Middle East Studies, 33(3) 411-432
3) Education Furlong, A., & Cartmel, F. (2006). Young people and social change: New perspectives. Buckingham, UK: Open University Press. Ch.2 (pp.13-33) UNDP (2008). Youth in Turkey: Turkey 2008 Human Development Report. Ankara: United Nations Development Programme in Turkey. Ch. 2 (pp. 25-40) Tansel & Gungor (2003) “Brain-drain from Turkey: survey evidence from student non-return”. Career Development International, 8(2),52-69
4) School to work transition Furlong, A., & Cartmel, F. (2006). Young people and social change: New perspectives. Buckingham, UK: Open University Press. Ch.3 (pp.34-52) UNDP (2008). Youth in Turkey: Turkey 2008 Human Development Report. Ankara: United Nations Development Programme in Turkey. Ch. 4 (pp. 53-74) Ecevit et al. (2003) Professional women in computer programming occupations: The case of Turkey. Career Development International, 8(2), pp. 78-87
5) Domestic transition Furlong, A., & Cartmel, F. (2006). Young people and social change: New perspectives. Buckingham, UK: Open University Press. Ch.4 (pp.53-70) Salehi-Isfahani & Egel (2009). Beyond Statism: Toward a new social contract for Iranian youth. In N. Dhillon & T. Yousef. (Eds.). Generation in waiting: Youth inclusion in the Middle East, pp. 39-66.Washington, DC: Brookings Institution Press.
6) Youth and health Furlong, A., & Cartmel, F. (2006). Young people and social change: New perspectives. Buckingham, UK: Open University Press. Ch.6 (pp. 87-103). UNDP (2008). Youth in Turkey: Turkey 2008 Human Development Report. Ankara: United Nations Development Programme in Turkey. Ch. 3 (pp. 43-51).
7) Midterm exam All readings, lecture notes, powerpoints, handouts from weeks 1-6
8) Life-styles of youth Furlong, A., & Cartmel, F. (2006). Young people and social change: New perspectives. Buckingham, UK: Open University Press. Ch.5 (pp. 71-86).
9) Youth and delinquency Furlong, A., & Cartmel, F. (2006). Young people and social change: New perspectives. Buckingham, UK: Open University Press. Ch.7 (pp. 104-120).
10) Participation in society Furlong, A., & Cartmel, F. (2006). Young people and social change: New perspectives. Buckingham, UK: Open University Press. Ch.8 (pp. 121-137).
11) Subcultures Hebdige, Dick (1979). Subculture: Meaning of style. Florence, KY, USA: Routledge. Ch.1-4 (pp. 1-72).
12) Subcultures Hebdige, Dick (1979). Subculture: Meaning of style. Florence, KY, USA: Routledge. Ch.5-conclusion (pp. 73-140).
13) Project oral presentation in the classroom (10min.) Prepare an oral presentation on a youth subculture, according to the guidelines
14) Oral Presentations in the classroom (10 min.) Prepare an oral presentation on a youth subculture, according to the guidelines

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Furlong, A., & Cartmel, F. (2006). Young people and social change: New perspectives. Buckingham, UK: Open University Press.
Hebdige, Dick (1979). Subculture: Meaning of style. Florence, KY, USA: Routledge.
References: Additional readings will be provided.

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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Presentation 1 % 10
Project 2 % 20
Midterms 1 % 20
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 4 56
Presentations / Seminar 1 10 10
Project 2 10 20
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload 133

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) They acquire theoretical, historical and aesthetic knowledge specific to their field by using methods and techniques related to performing arts (acting, dance, music, etc.). 2
2) They have knowledge about art culture and aesthetics and they provide the unity of theory and practice in their field. 2
3) They are aware of national and international values in performing arts. 2
4) Abstract and concrete concepts of performing arts; can transform it into creative thinking, innovative and original works. 1
5) They have the sensitivity to run a business successfully in their field. 3
6) Develops the ability to perceive, think, design and implement multidimensional from local to universal. 3
7) They have knowledge about the disciplines that the performing arts field is related to and can evaluate the interaction of the sub-disciplines within their field. 2
8) They develop the ability to perceive, design, and apply multidimensionality by having knowledge about artistic criticism methods. 3
9) They can share original works related to their field with the society and evaluate their results and question their own work by using critical methods. 1
10) They follow English language resources related to their field and can communicate with foreign colleagues in their field. 1
11) By becoming aware of national and international values in the field of performing arts, they can transform abstract and concrete concepts into creative thinking, innovative and original works. 3
12) They can produce original works within the framework of an interdisciplinary understanding of art. 2
13) Within the framework of the Performing Arts Program and the units within it, they become individuals who are equipped to take part in the universal platform in their field. 3
14) Within the Performing Arts Program, according to the field of study; have competent technical knowledge in the field of acting and musical theater. 2
15) They use information and communication technologies together with computer software that is at least at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License as required by the field. 3