SOCIOLOGY
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
CGB4071	Sensory Training	Fall	2	0	2	6

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	Turkish
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Instructor GÜLNİHAL ESRA KORKUT
Course Objectives:	To learn the development of sense and perception and become able to consult families and professionals

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1.Basic concepts about sense and perception
2.Approaches about development of perception
3.Factors that effect perception
4.The development process and characteristics of 7 senses

Course Content

The Definition and differences of Sense and Perception, 7 Senses
Sight,Hearing, Touch, Taste, Smell, Propriosepsiyon, Balance developmental process, the characteristics

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Sensation and Perception; Definitions, Differences, Sense Organs
2)	Approaches about sensation and perception, the factors that effect perception
3)	Hearing ; Development and supporting at early age
4)	Sight; Development and supporting at early age
5)	Touch; Development and supporting at early age
6)	Taste and Smell; Development and supporting at early age
7)	Propriosepsiyon; Development and supporting at early age
8)	Balance; Development and supporting at early age
9)	Midterm exam
10)	Activities support 7 senses; at home and in family
11)	Activities support 7 senses; at kindergarten and to professionals
12)	Project presentation
13)	Project presentation
14)	Is there a dominant sense at children? / Discussion

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Dunstan, P.J. (2009), Child Sense, Bantam Books, USA.
Lezak Deutsch, M. ( 1983), Neuropsychological Assessment, Oxford University Press, USA.
Madi, B. (2011), Öğrenme Beyinde Nasıl Oluşur, 2. Baskı, Efil Yayınevi, İstanbul.
Perkins, M. (1983), Sesnsing the World, Hackett Publishing Company, USA.
Rookes, P.; Wilson, J. (2000), Perception, Routladge, Great Britain.
San Bayhan, P.; Artan, İ. (2004), Çocuk Gelişimi ve Eğitimi, MORPA Kültür Yayınları, İstanbul.

References:

Schiffman, H.R. (2001), Sensation and Perception, 5th ed., John Wiley & Sons Inc., USA.
Silberg, J. (2006), Learning Games Exploring the Senses, Gryphon House Inc., Beltsville.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 10
Homework Assignments	1	% 10
Presentation	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	2	28
Study Hours Out of Class	12	10	120
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			150

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)	To learn and compare major sociology perspectives, both classical and contemporary, and apply all of them to analysis of social conditions.
2)	To be able to identify the basic methodological approaches in building sociological and anthropological knowledge at local and global levels
3)	To be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the fields of statistics in social sciences.
4)	To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (including psychology, history, political science, communication studies and literature) that can contribute to sociology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in analyzing sociological processes
5)	To have a knowledge and practice of scientific and ethical principles in collecting, interpreting and publishing sociological data also develop ability how to share this data with experts and lay people, using effective communication skills
6)	To develop competence in analyzing and publishing sociological knowledge by using computer software for quantitative and qualitative analysis; and develop an attitute for learning new techniques in these fields.
7)	To identify and to have a knowledge of the theories related to urban and rural sociology and demography, and political sociology, sociology of gender, sociology of body, visual sociology, sociology of work, sociology of religion, sociology of knowledge and sociology of crime.
8)	To have knowledge of how sociology is positioned as a scientific discipline from a philosophical and historical perspective
9)	To have the awareness of social issues in Turkish society, to develop critical perspective in analysing these issues and to have a knowledge of the works of Turkish sociologists and to be able to transfer this knowledge
10)	To have the awareness of social issues and global societal processes and to apply sociological analysis to development and social responsibility projects
11)	To have the ability to define a research question, design a research project and complete a written report for various fields of sociology, either as an individual or as a team member.
12)	To be able to transfer the knowledge gained in the areas of sociology to the level of secondary school.