MEDICINE
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
SOC4057	Visual Sociology	Spring	3	0	3	5

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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 :	Prof. Dr. AYŞE NİLÜFER NARLI
Recommended Optional Program Components:	"."
Course Objectives:	-To introduce the use of visual media for qualitative research methods -To develop a critical understanding for analysing visual media -To use/make short documentary films and photos for research purposes -To analyze how sociocultural conditions influence creation, distribution and interpretation of visual media -To develop qualitative research skills

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students will be able to,
1)Use visual materials for research purposes
2)Make short films (documentary)and photos
3)Develop an analytical thinking for the active role of photography and film to analyse social formations
4)Examine and analyze sociological formations through visual media

Course Content

Visual Sociology course aims to develop necessary skills to analyse and use visual media for sociological research. In this course, students are introduced several ways of conducting a qualitative social research using visual methods, as well as how to select and analyze different forms of visual works. Visual Sociology course offers various means to visualize, interpret and represent dynamics of society and social problems. In that sense, after covering basic theories on the use of visual media for sociological research, students will focus on analysis and production of still photographs, short documentaries and web page designs/blogs. Students are required to prepare Visual Sociology Projects combining written and visual work on the topics assigned or chosen.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the course Basic Concepts	“Visual Sociology, Documentary Photography, and Photojournalism” Telling About Society, H.S. Becker, pp. 186-203.
2)	Visual Data & Visual Theory	“Visible materials, visualised theory and images of social research” Visual Studies (2006) Vol. 21, No.1, Jon Wagner, pp. 55-69 “The Status of Image-based Research” Jon Prosser, Image – based Research: A Sourcebook for Qualitative Researchers pp.97-112. “Visual Sociology Reframed: An Analytical Synthesis and Discussion of Visual Methods in Social and Cultural Research”, Sociological Methods & Research (2010) 38(4) Luc Pauwels, pp. 545-581.
3)	Planing A Visual Research & Ethical Issues	“The Visual Ethnography: Photography, Video, Cultures and Individuals” Doing Visual Ethnography. S. Pink. pp. 17-29 “Planning and Practicing Visual Methods: Appropriate Uses and Ethical Issues” Doing Visual Ethnography. S. Pink. pp. 30-46 “Photo-documenting the needle exchange: methods and ethics” D. Barret. Visual Studies 19(2), 2004
4)	Photography & Sociology 1 Assignment 1: Picturing “Urban Space/Identities”, displaying pictures in blogs & writing comments to peers.	“Two Dimentional Visual Data: Images, Signs and Representations” Researching the Visual, M. Emmison & P. Smith, pp. 57-106. “All Photos Lie” B.M. Goldstein, Visual Research Methods. pp. 61-81. “Photography and Sociology” Doing Things Together, H.S. Becker, pp. 223-271. “The photo-survey research method: capturing life in the city” Visual Studies Vol. 23 (2008)
5)	Photography & Sociology 2 Assignment 2: Photo Essay: Documentary Photography versus The Analysis of Existing Images. (Topic: Specific Groups / Subculture)	“Photography in Ethnographic Research” Doing Visual Ethnography. S. Pink. pp. 49-76 “Documentary Photography, Fieldwork, and Social Research” Jon Wagner, Visual Research Methods (pp. 23-60).
6)	Photography & Methodological Issues 1 : Photo-Elicitation Method Assignment 3: Photo-Elicitation Midterm	“Using Photography in Studies of Immigrant Communities” Stephen J. Gold, Visual Research Methods (pp. 141-166) “Inner – city Children in Sharper Focus: Sociology of Childhood” Marisol Clark Ibanez, Visual Research Methods (pp. 167-196)
7)	Photography & Methodological Issues 2 : Photo-Diary Interview Method Assignment 4: Article Review (Group Work)	“Researching and Writing Everyday Accounts of the City” Picturing the Social Landscape. C. Knowles, P. Sweetman.. pp. 117-132. “The Visual & The Verbal: The Interaction of Images and Discussion in Exploring Cultural Change” Picturing the Social Landscape. C. Knowles, P. Sweetman pp. 166-178. “Signs of Resistance: Marking Public Space Through a Renewed Cultural Activism” Emmanuel A David Visual Research Methods (pp. 225-254) “Participatory Photo Interview” Bettina Kolb Forum: Qualitative Social Research” Vol 9 (3) 2008.
8)	Video & Sociology 1 Short Documentary Screening 1: Silikozis (E. Özgüvenç, 2009)	“Video in Ethnographic Research” Doing Visual Ethnography. S. Pink. pp. 77-85.
9)	Video & Methodological Issues : Video Diaries Short Documentary Screening 2: 4857 (E. Özgüvenç, 2008)	“Performances, Confessions, and Identities Using Video Diaries to Research Sexualities” Ruth Holliday, Visual Research Methods (pp. 225-254) “Walking with Video” S. Pink. Visual Studies Vol. 22(3) 2007.
10)	Video & Sociology 2 Assignment 5: Shooting 5 min. Social Documentary	“The Symbolism of Video” G. Stanczak. Visual Research Methods. pp. 281-307. “Website Design: The Precarious Blend of Narrative, Aesthetics, and Social Theory” Stephen Papson et.al. Visual Research Methods. pp 307-345. “Spatial Montage and Multimedia Ethnography: Using Computers to Visualise Aspects of Migration and Social Division Among a Displaced Community” Judith Aston. Forum: Qualitative Social Research. Vol 11(2), 2010.
11)	Web Pages as Visual Data	“Website Design: The Precarious Blend of Narrative, Aesthetics, and Social Theory” Stephen Papson et.al. Visual Research Methods. pp 307-345. “Spatial Montage and Multimedia Ethnography: Using Computers to Visualise Aspects of Migration and Social Division Among a Displaced Community” Judith Aston. Forum: Qualitative Social Research. Vol 11(2), 2010.
12)	Visual Research Design	Discussions Students’ Short Documentary Screening Review
13)	Visual Sociology Project and oral presentataion	Design & Conduct a Visual Sociology Research 1
14)	Visual Sociology Project and orasl presentation	Design & Conduct a Visual Sociology Research 2

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

SOC4057 Görsel Sosyoloji Kitapçığı

Stanczak, Gregory C. (2007). Visual Resarch Methods – Image, Society and Representation. USA: Sage Publication

Visual Sociology Project 1 : Documentary Photography versus The Analysis of Existing Images Project

Visual Sociology Project 2: Photo-Elicitation Project
Browne, M. Neil and Stuart M. Keeley. 2004. Asking the Right Questions: A Guide to Critical Thinking. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson. 7th edition or newer.

References:

SOC4057 Visual Sociology Coursebooklet

Stanczak, Gregory C. (2007). Visual Resarch Methods – Image, Society and Representation. USA: Sage Publication

Visual Sociology Project 1 : Documentary Photography versus The Analysis of Existing Images Project

Visual Sociology Project 2: Photo-Elicitation Project
Browne, M. Neil and Stuart M. Keeley. 2004. Asking the Right Questions: A Guide to Critical Thinking. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson. 7th edition or newer.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 10
Field Work	1	% 10
Homework Assignments	5	% 10
Presentation	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 20
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	3	42
Field Work	1	10	10
Study Hours Out of Class	14	3	42
Presentations / Seminar	1	10	10
Homework Assignments	5	4	20
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			128

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)	Integrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired from basic and clinical medical sciences, behavioral sciences and social sciences, and uses them in health service delivery.
2)	In patient management, shows a biopsychosocial approach that takes into account the socio-demographic and sociocultural background of the individual, regardless of language, religion, race and gender.
3)	In the provision of health services, prioritizes the protection and development of the health of individuals and society.
4)	Taking into account the individual, societal, social and environmental factors affecting health; does the necessary work to maintain and improve the state of health.
5)	By recognizing the characteristics, needs and expectations of the target audience, provides health education to healthy/sick individuals and their relatives and other healthcare professionals.
6)	Shows a safe, rational and effective approach in health service delivery, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes.
7)	Performs invasive and/or non-invasive procedures in diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes in a safe and effective way for the patient.
8)	Provides health services by considering patient and employee health and safety.
9)	In the provision of health services, takes into account the changes in the physical and socioeconomic environment on a regional and global scale, as well as the changes in the individual characteristics and behaviors of the people who apply to it.
10)	Takes good medical practice into account while carrying out his/her profession.
11)	Fulfills its duties and obligations within the framework of ethical principles, rights and legal responsibilities required by its profession.
12)	Demonstrates decisive behavior in providing high-quality health care, taking into account the integrity of the patient.
13)	Evaluates his/her performance in his/her professional practice by considering his/her emotions and cognitive characteristics.
14)	Advocates improving the provision of health services by considering the concepts of social reliability and social responsibility for the protection and development of public health.
15)	Can plan and carry out service delivery, training and consultancy processes related to individual and community health in cooperation with all components for the protection and development of health.
16)	Evaluates the impact of health policies and practices on individual and community health indicators and advocates increasing the quality of health services.
17)	The physician attaches importance to the protection of his/her own physical, mental and social health, and does what is necessary for this
18)	Shows exemplary behavior and leads the healthcare team during service delivery.
19)	Uses resources cost-effectively, for the benefit of society and in accordance with the legislation, in the planning, implementation and evaluation processes of health services in the health institution he/she is the manager of.
20)	Establishes positive communication within the health team it serves and assumes different team roles when necessary.
21)	Is aware of the duties and responsibilities of the health workers in the health team and acts accordingly.
22)	In the professional practices, works in harmony and effectively with the colleagues and other professional groups.
23)	Communicates effectively with patients, their relatives, healthcare professionals, other professional groups, institutions and organizations.
24)	Communicates effectively with individuals and groups that require a special approach and have different socio-cultural characteristics.
25)	In the diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes, shows a patient-centered approach that associates the patient with the decision-making mechanisms.
26)	Plans and implements scientific research, when necessary, for the population it serves, and uses the results and/or the results of other research for the benefit of the society.
27)	Reaches and critically evaluates current literature knowledge about his/her profession.
28)	Applies the principles of evidence-based medicine in clinical decision making.
29)	Uses information technologies to increase the effectiveness of its work on health care, research and education.
30)	Effectively manages individual work processes and career development.
31)	Demonstrates skills in acquiring and evaluating new knowledge, integrating it with existing knowledge, applying it to professional situations and adapting to changing conditions throughout professional life.
32)	Selects the right learning resources to improve the quality of the health service it offers, organizes its own learning process