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Course Description Course Name : Sociology Course Code : EAS109 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. ERHAN İŞCAN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Evaluate social events and phenomena in a different way Be able to learn and apply critical approachment Understand means of basic sociological concepts Learn and apply how to realize basic sociological attitudes to social matters, social activities (on the street and/or in front of law) Be able to recognize and understand the relations between sociology and society Be able to perceive basics of the system and approaches of sociology Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The main aims of this course is to teach basic sociological concepts, analyze the historical reasons for the emergence of sociology and sociological thinking, to learn basic concepts about the world, provide information on the impact of social events, protests and meetings. Course Contents : Basic terminology of social sciences and sociology. What is sociology? The individual and society, society, social behavior and social relations, sociology and other social sciences, culture. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Faculty Classrooms   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 What is Sociology? Reading notes-books-sources, Discussion and presentation 2 Society, Social Behaviour and Social Relation. Reading notes-books-sources, Discussion and presentation 3 The relationship between individual and society. Reading notes-books-sources, Discussion and presentation 4 Sociology and Other Social Sciences Reading notes-books-sources, Discussion and presentation 5 Origins of Sociological Thought and Sociology at the Beginning. Reading notes-books-sources, Discussion and presentation 6 Post modernity and Social Theory Reading notes-books-sources, Discussion and presentation 7 ETHICS AND SOCIAL VALUES Reading notes-books-sources, Discussion and presentation 8 MID-TERM EXAM Reading notes-books-sources, Written Exam 9 SOCIAL RESEARCHES Reading notes-books-sources, Discussion and presentation 10 CULTURE Reading notes-books-sources, Discussion and presentation 11 SOCIAL INTERACTION Reading notes-books-sources, Discussion and presentation 12 SOCIAL GROUPS AND ORGANISATION Reading notes-books-sources, Discussion and presentation 13 SOCIAL DEVIANCE AND CRIME Reading notes-books-sources, Discussion and presentation 14 SOCIAL DEVIANCE AND CRIME Reading notes-books-sources, Discussion and presentation 15 ANALYSIS OF SOCIAL STRUCTURE Reading notes-books-sources, Discussion and presentation 16/17 Final Exam Reading notes-books-sources, Written Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  1 . Anthony Giddens, Sosyoloji, Ayraç yayınları,İstanbul.2009 2 . Zygmunt Baumman, Sosyolojik düşünmek (Çev: Abdullah Yılmaz), Ayrıntı yayınları, İstanbul, 2000. 3. Raymond Aron, Sosyolojik Düşüncenin Evreleri (Çev: Korkmaz Alemdar), Bilgi yayınevi, İstanbul, 1989. 4. Sami Şener. Sosyal Bilimlere Alternatif Yaklaşım, Sosyoloji, İnkılab Yayınları, İstanbul 2008 Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100     Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0 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 Explain the importance of demand and supply in economy science and the well-running conditions of the market economy 1 2 Define the role of pricing within the event advantage of the market economy. 1 3 Define the role of the state in economy, money and financial policies, the central bank and the structure of the market. 1 4 Perceive the costs and benefits arising from the global economy 2 5 Produce numerical and policy options when confronted with problems. 1 6 Use quantitative and qualitative techniques of model building, decoding and interpretation. 1 7 Use the theory of economics in the analysis of economic events. 2 8 Use computer programs, do synthesis and present prepared data efficiently. 1 9 Apply the methods of economic analysis. 1 10 Analyze at conceptual level and acquires ability in comparing, interpreting, evaluating and synthesizing in order to develop solutions to problems 1 11 Take responsibility individually and / or in a team, take leadership and work effectively. 3 12 Follow innovative developments in the field being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and improving him-/herself.. 1 13 Use of different sources about an unfamiliar field within academic principles, synthesize gained data and presents effectively. 1 14 Use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. 2 15 Understand and interpret related people´s feelings, thoughts, and behaviours correctly; expresse him-/herself accurately in written and oral language. 1 16 Question traditional attitudes, applications and methods, develop and apply new methods when needed. 1 17 Recognize and apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. 4 * 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 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3     Final Exam 1 3 3 Total Workload: 90 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.6 ECTS Credit: 4