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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Rural Sociology |
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| Course Code |
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TEP407 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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4 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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3 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Assoc.Prof.Dr. MÜGE KANTAR DAVRAN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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is able to define basic concepts of sociology.
is able to explain differences between rural and urban societies.
is able to differentiate social, cultural, economic, geographical differences of rural areas.
is able to carry out sociological studies/applications in rural areas having different social structure.
is able to reveal and discuss socio-economic and social problems in rural areas.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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to reveal and explain socio-economic, demographic and cultural differences between people living in rural and urban areas stating the reasons using basic concepts and principles of sociology discipline; to emphasize differences among people living in rural and urban areas and social changes occurred; to introduce rural social structure to people to be employed in rural area through theorical and practical applications. |
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| Course Contents |
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Definition and basic concepts of sociology; development of sociology in various countries; concept of rural area; administration of villages; rural urban differentiation in terms of sociology; properties of rural and urban population; structure of rural society; village mentality; disadvantageous groups in rural sector; social researches in rural sector; rural development; modernization, migration and social change |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Introduction to sociology and basic concepts |
Lecture notes and recommended
resources for the relevant sections |
Lecture |
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2 |
Properties of rural sociology
Concept of rural areas
Rural urban differentiation |
Lecture notes and recommended
resources for the relevant sections |
Lecture |
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3 |
Management of rurals
Historical cases effecting rural settlement pattern (Slide
show) |
Lecture notes and recommended
resources for the relevant sections |
Lecture |
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4 |
Characteristics of Turkey’s population
Rural society structure |
Lecture notes and recommended
resources for the relevant sections |
Lecture |
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5 |
Rural society structure |
Lecture notes and recommended
resources for the relevant sections |
Lecture |
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6 |
Rural Mentality
Infrastructure and Public Services in rural areas |
Lecture notes and recommended
resources for the relevant sections |
Lecture |
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7 |
(Disadvantaged groups)
Women in rural and gender in the world and in Turkey
Children in rural
Youth in rural |
Lecture notes and recommended
resources for the relevant sections |
Lecture |
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8 |
Midterm exam |
Lecture notes and recommended
resources for the relevant sections |
Written Exam |
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9 |
Social research in rural |
Lecture notes and recommended
resources for the relevant sections |
Lecture |
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10 |
Social research in rural
(Determination of Groups and Research Topics related to
excursion) |
Lecture notes and recommended
resources for the relevant sections |
Lecture |
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11 |
Rural survey (technical excursion) |
None |
Research |
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12 |
Rural survey (technical excursion) |
None |
Research |
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13 |
Seminar (Presentation of Rural survey reports) |
Lecture notes and recommended
resources for the relevant sections |
Presentation |
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14 |
Rural development-Conversion and modernization
Migration and social change in rural areas (populationurbanisation-family-disadvantaged groups.) |
Lecture notes and recommended
resources for the relevant sections |
Lecture |
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15 |
Evaluation Of Social Change In The Rural |
Lecture notes and recommended
resources for the relevant sections |
Lecture |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Lecture notes and recommended
resources for the relevant sections |
Written Exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Lecture notes prepared by the faculty member, sociological research, written and visual media sources, sociology textbooks on social structure and social change
Köy Sosyolojisi (Prof.Dr.Mustafa Soysal)
Toplumsal Değişme Kuramları ve Türkiye Gerçeği (Prof.Dr. Emre Kongar).
The Global Society: An Introduction to Sociology(William Cockerham)
21. Yüzyılda Türkiye: 2000’li Yıllarda Türkiye’nin Toplumsal Yapısı (Prof.Dr. Emre Kongar).
Türkiye’nin Toplumsal Yapısı ve Toplumsal Kurumlar (Prof.Dr. Birsen Gökçe)
Sosyoloji (Anthony Giddens, Haz: Cemal Güzel)
Toplumsal Bilimlerde Araştırma (Prof.Dr. Birsen Gökçe)
Toplumsal Bilimlerde Araştırma (Prof.Dr. Birsen Gökçe)
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
60 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
1 |
40 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
is be able to explain and apply basic theories related to major science and engineering courses in order to form a foundation which enables him/her to understand advanced level subjects related to his/her profession |
0 |
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2 |
is able to describe, intorduce and evaluate crop and animal production techniques, tools and equipment used in this area and explain role, importance and development of agriculture in national and world economy |
0 |
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3 |
is able to describe characteristics and interrelations of all stages from production to consumption in agricultural sector; is able to describe basic concepts related to efficienct and sustianable use of resources; is able to explain and apply basic economic principles used for this purpose |
0 |
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is able to explain concepts, thought, theory and methods related to major economic, social, natural, cultural, institutional, organizational and legal factors affecting activities in agricultural sector and rural areas, also national and international forces and interaction between them, their universal and social effects |
5 |
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is able to apply basic principles of economics to the problemes encountered in agricultural sector |
0 |
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6 |
is able to show and express economic and social data to be used in agricultural decision making process in tables, graphs and mathematical symbols |
0 |
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is able to apply ecosystem, biodiversity, sustainable resource management, rural development, planning and technology use related knowledge to crop and animal production and marketing processes |
0 |
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8 |
determines required data related to the analysis of problems encountered in agricultural sector, critically examines and uses those data, selects a proper frame, model and method for the analysis, and evaluates results of the analysis |
4 |
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9 |
uses basic information technologies in the analysis of economic and social data and uses software prepared for this purpose and interpretes results |
0 |
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10 |
is able to carry studies related to his/her field independently and according to the legal procedures; is able to give consultancy, supervising, and expertise services in those fields; is able to join to team works |
0 |
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11 |
is able to get access to actual and updated information in the field; is able to inquire knowledge obtained and use them for public benefit according to the purpose selected |
3 |
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12 |
is able to communicate with sepacialist and non-specialist people both in verbal and written form; is able to select most appropriate communications methods; is able to develop cooperation with stakeholders on producer and organization basis |
2 |
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13 |
acquires general and professional foreign language command at a sufficient level to observe professional developments and communicate with colleagues;is able to use information and communication technologies |
0 |
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14 |
is able to identify problems that can be encountered in agricultural sector; determines their context, evaluates effects of solutions, projects and policies applied in this context, produces solutions, projects and policy alternatives, foresees possible effects of alternatives suggested by himself/herself or others, selects the most appropriate alternative in terms of the goals selected, applies, direcs and monitors project |
2 |
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15 |
is able to describe historical development of the profession, ethical principles obligatory during the performance of the profession and to be consicous of meticulous application of these principles |
0 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
1 |
5 |
5 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
0 |
0 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
0 |
0 |
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Total Workload: | 75 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 3 |
| ECTS Credit: | 3 |
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