SOC1008 Introduction to Sociology IIBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PSYCHOLOGYGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
PSYCHOLOGY
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
SOC1008 Introduction to Sociology II Spring 3 0 3 7

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. MİNE ÖZAŞÇILAR
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. MİNE ÖZAŞÇILAR
Recommended Optional Program Components: "."
Course Objectives: This is a continuation of SOC 1007. In this respect the aim similar to SOC 1007 is to explain social, political, and economic phenomena in terms of social structures, social forces, and group relations. In this course first the introduction to the field will be given by focusing on several important sociological topics, including socialization, culture, the social construction of knowledge, inequality, race and ethnic relations, poverty, and political sociology.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who succeeded in this course will be able to:

1)Grasp an understanding of three main sociolgical theories and apply them to our everyday lives.
2)Gain the ability to apply these perspectives and theories to contemporary social problem
3)Will provide a comprehensive, up-to-date exploration of the economic divisions in human societies
4)Gain the insight into how you shape society and how society shapes you.
5)Learn and apply empirical material of relevance to understanding theoretical concepts.

Course Content

In this course social, political, and economic phenomena is explained in terms of social structures, social forces, and group relations. This course is an introduction to sociology as a way of understanding the world. For this the aim is to teach students how they can apply empirical material of relevance to understanding theoretical concepts.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction and course outline And looking at the past final exam from SOC 1007
2) Groups, Organizations and the Rise of the Network Society read the related chapter / readings before coming to class
3) Micro-sociology: The Social Construction of Everyday Life read the related chapter / readings before coming to class
4) Age Stratification Children and Later Life A sociology of children read the related chapter / readings before coming to class
5) Age Stratification Children and Later Life Growing older: aging population Dynamics and consequences of population aging. read the related chapter / readings before coming to class
6) Course review and midterm
7) Social division and stratification Class Poverty and Welfare read the related chapter / readings before coming to class
8) Social Change Power and Governance Read the related chapter / readings before coming to class
9) Social Change Social Movements Read the related chapter / readings before coming to class
10) LEGITIMIZING SOCIAL INEQUALITY Read the related chapter / readings before coming to class
11) Course review and midterm
12) Health, Medicine and Well-being Read the related chapter / readings before coming to class
13) Health and Gendered Inequalities What makes women sick? Read the related chapter / readings before coming to class
14) Social Change and the Environment Read the related chapter / readings before coming to class

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Sociology, Richard T. Schaefer, 13th Edition, McGraw- Hill International Edition
References: MH CAMPUS - connect.mheducation.com

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 6 84
Midterms 1 4 4
Final 1 4 4
Total Workload 134

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 develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills.
2) To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior. 3
3) To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques).
4) To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies).
5) To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas. 3
6) To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization.
7) To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies.
8) To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation.
9) To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes. 5
10) To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society. 4
11) To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this. 2
12) To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts. 4