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Course Description Course Name : Sociology Of Institutions Course Code : FGE207 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. CAHİT ASLAN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Associates social structure with social organization, explains the functions of social organization. Explains Sociology of institutions, and the relationship between social institutions and structures of other institutions. Explains the functions of social institutions and their overt and covert. Explains social institutions their reciprocal relations with each other, makes the main analysis of the social structure. Develops a critical approach on the social structures and social institutions. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : FGE101 Introduction To Sociology I FGE102 Introduction To Sociology II Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The main purpose of sociology of institutions is to give basic information to undergraduate students about social institutions, and is to develop a critical approach about the functions of these institutions in the social structure at the same time. Course Contents : As a subfield of sociology, content of the sociology of institutions the importance of social institutions, relationships of inter- institutions. In this course,some of the key institutions such as formal and informal organizations (organizations), the system concept, instituition-union relations, functions of institutions and family, politics, etc.. will be examined . Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : R2 202 Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 What is the social institution? Readiness Lecture, discussion and question-answer 2 Field of Sociology of Institutions, definition, importance and relationship with other disciplines Prepare the relevant section from the book Lecture, discussion and question-answer 3 Features of social institutions, and classification of items Prepare the relevant section from the book Lecture, discussion and question-answer 4 Structure and function of social institutions Prepare the relevant section from the book Lecture, discussion and question-answer 5 Opinions and theories about social institutions Prepare the relevant section from the book Lecture, discussion and question-answer 6 Understanding the structural functionalist theory Prepare the relevant section from the book Lecture, discussion and question-answer 7 Family and Marriage Institutions Prepare the relevant section from the book Lecture, discussion and question-answer 8 Mid-term exam exam preparation written examination 9 Educational Institution Prepare the relevant section from the book Lecture, discussion and question-answer 10 Religious Institution Prepare the relevant section from the book Lecture, discussion and question-answer 11 Economics Institution Prepare the relevant section from the book Lecture, discussion and question-answer 12 Politics Institution Prepare the relevant section from the book Lecture, discussion and question-answer 13 Goverment-State Institution Prepare the relevant section from the book Lecture, discussion and question-answer 14 Leisure-time Assessment Institution Prepare the relevant section from the book Lecture, discussion and question-answer 15 Overall evaluation Prepare the relevant section from the book Lecture, discussion and question-answer 16/17 Final exam exam preparation written examination   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  -Akyüz, Hüseyin, (2008), Kurumlar Sosyolojisi, Tanımlar, Kuramlar ve Uygulamalar (Institution Sociology, Definitions, Theories and Applications), Ankara: Siyasal Publication.  -Aydın, Mustafa, (1997), Kurumlar Sosyolojisi (Institution Sociology), Konya: Vadi Publication.  -Aslan, Cahit, (2000), Kurumlar Sosyolojisi Ders Notları (Notes of Courses for Institution Sociology). Required Course Material(s)  Şerif, M., 1985, "Sosyal Kuralların Psikolojisi", İstanbul: Alan Publication   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 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 Shows sensivity to issues of social, philosophical, and literary 1 2 Makes research sources of the main problems in field of Philosophy, Psychology and Sociology 3 3 Uses information related with his/her field in business and everyday life with the awareness of social responsibility 5 4 The problems encountered in educatıonal environment and everyday life ıs evaluated from the perspective of sociology and psychology 4 5 Understands the problems encountered in the study area, solves and redirects 4 6 Puts solutıon recommendations forward systematically and consistently in writing and orally for encountered problems and knowledge in the field 4 7 Gets ability of critical, different and creative thinking and multi-dimensional perspective 5 8 Access and use related printed information and other sources of information in the field 4 9 Follows the developments and information in the field and and communicates with colleagues 4 10 Defines required concepts of the three main areas (philosophy, sociology, psychology) 1 11 Deals with problems related to man,society and values independently 5 12 Knows the problems differed from past to present and examines these issues in terms of present-day 4 13 Interpretes integrating theoretical knowledge with related disciplines, analyses and creates new information 3 14 Be open to continuous self-development and research 5 15 Takes responsibility individually and / or in a team, be leadership, and works effectively 4 16 Explains theorical debates of three main areas (philosophy, sociology, psychology) in relation to today´s problems 2 17 Follows software and hardware with printed and other information concerning with philosophy, social sciences ,educational sciences and education technologies, reaches, uses and improves effective ways of education-teaching. 2 * 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 1 1 1     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 5 5 Total Workload: 92 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.68 ECTS Credit: 4