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Course Description Course Name : An Introduction to Sociology Course Code : ILS102 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 2 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. KADİR ALBAYRAK Learning Outcomes of the Course : knows basic terms of sociology knows basic methods of sociology knows social structure and categories knows social groups and their characterictics knows and compares the relationships between individual-social institutions and culture Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To teach the subjects of sociology, the basic concepts of sociology, research methods and techniques of sociology; to provide a basic level of understanding and explanation knowledge and skills of the structure of society, social units, social events, facts and processes. Course Contents : It contains the basic concepts of sociology and the subjects are related to events, facts and processes in the field of interest of sociology. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Theology Faculty Classrooms   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 What is sociology? Culture, society and the individual Pre-reading, sample selection and lectures Discussion, Question-Answer 2 Community types of social interaction and everyday life Pre-reading, sample selection and lectures Discussion, Question-Answer 3 Gender and Sexuality, Body eating, disease and old age Pre-reading, sample selection and lectures Discussion, Question-Answer 4 Family, marriage and personal life Pre-reading, sample selection and lectures Discussion, Question-Answer 5 Ethnicity and race Crime and Deviance Pre-reading, sample selection and lectures Discussion, Question-Answer 6 Stratification and structure of class, modern organizations Pre-reading, sample selection and lectures Discussion, Question-Answer 7 Business and economic life, government, political power and war Pre-reading, sample selection and lectures Discussion, Question-Answer 8 Midterm Exam Pre-reading, sample selection and lectures Midterm Exam 9 Mass media and popular culture; Education Pre-reading, sample selection and lectures Discussion, Question-Answer 10 Religion Pre-reading, sample selection and lectures Discussion, Question-Answer 11 Cities and the development of modern cities Pre-reading, sample selection and lectures Discussion, Question-Answer 12 Revolutions and Social Movements, Global change and ecological crisis Pre-reading, sample selection and lectures Discussion, Question-Answer 13 Sociological Research Methods Pre-reading, sample selection and lectures Discussion, Question-Answer 14 Sociology and Theory Pre-reading, sample selection and lectures Discussion, Question-Answer 15 Secularism Pre-reading, sample selection and lectures Discussion, Question-Answer 16/17 Final Exam Pre-reading, sample selection and lectures Final Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)   Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Describes the main concepts, sources, principles, values, and philosophy of the Religion of Islam. 0 2 Explains the effects of the phenomenon of religion on the forming of structure, changing, and progression of the society and human being. 4 3 Explains the processes of the forming and developing of Islamic history and civilization. 1 4 Describes socio-cultural, religious, political, and economic structures of the Islamic societies. 5 5 Reads, explains, and interprets the main religious texts. 0 6 Reaches the true religious knowledge by using scientific methods and techniques, and evaluates and uses that knowledge. 2 7 Determines the main religious problems and produces some solutions according to modern needs. 3 8 Acquires knowledge and skills in the fields of Islamic history, culture, art, and literature. 0 9 Conveys the accumulations acquired to the religious field. 2 10 Classifies and examines the accumulation of knowledge and historical experience acquired in the history of Islamic sciences. 2 11 Expresses truly Islam in terms of belief, worship, moral and acts and procedures. 2 12 Realizes that religion, science, art, philosophy, and moral are mutually complementary elements and that they must be considered as a whole. 3 13 Respects the beliefs and the values attributed holiness, and supports the culture of coexisting. 4 14 Supports attitudes and acts fitted to the unifying, integrating and reconciling role of religious values in society. 4 15 Works in the fields of practical religious services, religious education and teaching. 0 16 Improves professional development, as well as interest in accordance with the capabilities of scientific, social, cultural and artistic fields constantly itself by identifying learning needs. 0 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 1 14 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3     Final Exam 1 5 5 Total Workload: 50 Total Workload / 25 (h): 2 ECTS Credit: 2