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Course Description Course Name : İntroduction to Sociology Course Code : RPD103 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. CAHİT ASLAN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Contributes to social reform in a variety of ways by means of social criticism and practice. Knows that a better understanding of a particular set of social conditions often gives us a chance to manage these conditions. Knows that increasing cultural sensibilities is a means to determine policies which are aware of the existence of different cultural values. Examines the results of adopting a specific policy program (desired-undesired). Recognizes that groups and individuals have the possibility of self-illumination by increasing opportunities to change their living conditions. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : This course aims to give a a critical review of the social institutions and human social behavior. There are alternative views to understand human nature and the relationship between an individual´s social world. However, this course aims to show how compatible sociology works with other disciplines such as especially history, politics, and law while investigating a specific historical and modern social issue. Course Contents : The course will cover definition, scope, methods and research techniques of sociology; social organization; culture- socialization; groups; stratification; demography and the concepts related to social change. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Meeting with students and informing students about the course. Introduction to Sociology course. readiness Lecture, discussion and question-answer 2 Social Sciences and Sociology Prepare the relevant section from the book Lecture, discussion and question-answer 3 Sociological Methods and Research Techniques Prepare the relevant section from the book Lecture, discussion and question-answer 4 Social Organization and Social Structure and Elements Prepare the relevant section from the book Lecture, discussion and question-answer 5 Culture and Socialization, Ethnicity and Identity Prepare the relevant section from the book Lecture, discussion and question-answer 6 Category, Group, and Organization Prepare the relevant section from the book Lecture, discussion and question-answer 7 Stratification and Class: Prepare the relevant section from the book Lecture, discussion and question-answer 8 Mid term exam exam preparation written examination 9 social Institutions Prepare the relevant section from the book Lecture, discussion and question-answer 10 Family-Marriage as an institution and Gender Prepare the relevant section from the book Lecture, discussion and question-answer 11 Education as a Social Institution Prepare the relevant section from the book Lecture, discussion and question-answer 12 Economics as a Social Institution Prepare the relevant section from the book Lecture, discussion and question-answer 13 Population and Population Dynamics Prepare the relevant section from the book Lecture, discussion and question-answer 14 Social change Prepare the relevant section from the book Lecture, discussion and question-answer 15 Overall evaluation Prepare the relevant section from the books Lecture, discussion and question-answer 16/17 Final exam exam preparation written examination   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Sezal, İhsan (2003), Sosyolojiye Giriş, Ankara: Martı Yayınevi.  Giddens, Antony, (2000), Sosyoloji, Ankara: Ayraç Yayınları.  Bauman, Zygmunt, (1998), Sosyolojik Düşünmek, İstanbul: Ayrıntı Yayınları  Fichter, Joseph, (1993). Sosyoloji Nedir?, Konya: Toplum Yayınları.  Duverger, Maurice, (1980), Sosyal Bilimlere Giriş. Ankara: Bilgi Yayınevi  Güvenç, Bozkurt, (1984), İnsan ve Kültür, İstanbul: Remzi Kitabevi.  Merter F.; Talas, M. (Edit.), (2010) Sosyoloji, İstanbul: Lisans Yayıncılık.  Aslan, Cahit, (2005), Sosyolojiye Giriş: Kavramlar ve Kullanımları, Adana: Karahan Kitabevi.  Aslan, Cahit (2004), Birey-Toplum-Devlet Kavramlaştırmasında Ara Değişken Olarak ETNİSİTE, Adana: Karahan Kitabevi. 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 Explains basic concepts and principals of Psychological Counseling and Guidance 1 2 Explains the developmental characteristics of the individual and the factors that affect this development 3 3 Examines and evaluates problems in educational environment and in everyday life from the point of philosophy, sociology and psychology 5 4 Explains theories of personality, psychological counseling and learning 1 5 Explains career development and career choice process 2 6 Explains scientific research methods and techniques 3 7 Explains how to begin and maintain psychological counseling and guidance process 0 8 Explains psychological counseling and guidance practices appropriate for clients with different development and characteristics 0 9 Explains classroom and behavior management approaches 1 10 Formulates and evaluates psychological counseling and guidance programs 0 11 Does guidance practices appropriate for different educational levels 0 12 Acknowledges individuals with normal and abnormal characteristics 2 13 Uses helping skills effectively in psychological counseling 0 14 Takes the responsibility of his/her decisions about her/his life and career 2 15 Develops insight and is open to learning and development 4 16 Shows empathy and care towards people 3 17 Uses effective communication skills in interpersonal relationships 3 18 Acts colloboratively and cooperatively with her/his colleagues in work place 3 19 Acts appropriately with professional ethical standarts 2 20 In addition to professional development, develops himself/herself by identifying his/her needs in several areas such as science, culture, art and social in accordance with her/his ability and interest. 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 4 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4     Final Exam 1 8 8 Total Workload: 110 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.4 ECTS Credit: 4