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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (ENGLISH) PROGRAMME
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Name of the Course Unit Code Year Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
SOCIOLOGY SOC105 1 1 3+0 3.0 3.0


General Information
Language of Instruction English
Level of the Course Unit Bachelor's Degree, TYYÇ: Level 6, EQF-LLL: Level 6, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit Face-to-face
Work Placement(s) Requirement for the Course Unit Yes
Coordinator of the Course Unit Dr. DEVRİM ŞAHİN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Dr. İLKE GÜRDAL
Assistant(s) of the Course Unit

Prerequisites and/or co-requisities of the course unit
CATEGORY OF THE COURSE UNIT
Category of the Course Unit Degree of Contribution (%)
Fundamental Course in the field % 50
Course providing specialised skills to the main field % 50
Course providing supportive skills to the main field -
Course providing humanistic, communication and management skills -
Course providing transferable skills -

Objectives and Contents
Objectives of the Course Unit The course makes an introduction to the discipline of sociology and gives the outline of major sociologists and social approaches. The course intends to familiarize the participants to the main sociologcal schools or writers relevant to sociology. The course is focusing on the areas of sociology such as culture, socialization, societies and social networks, deviance and social control, social stratifation, sex and gender, race and ethnicity, Marriage and family.
Contents of the Course Unit 1. Introduction 2. The Sociological Perspective 3. Culture 4. Socialization 5. Societies and Social Networks 6. Deviance and Social Control 7. Social Stratification 8. Sex and Gender 9. Race and Ethnicity 10. Marriage and Family
Contribution of the Course Intending to Provide the Professional Education Sociology has been one of the basic disciplines in social sciences. While the courses of International Relations (IR) focuses on the issues with an international dimension, sociology tries to understand domestic issues of the people. In the international relation department, the studies sometimes bases on local issues where they are utmost important to understand the global world. In short sociology has been one of the sources that International Relations is benefited.

No
 Key Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to:
1 Comprehend the major approaches in sociology
2 Demonstrate an understanding of the perspectives, theories, methods and core concepts of sociology
3 Use the sociological perspective to interpret or describe social phenomena, such as racism, and deviance
4 Identify how culture and identity impact individual and group experience in society

Learning Activities & Teaching Methods of the Course Unit
Learning Activities & Teaching Methods of the Course Unit

Weekly Course Contents and Study Materials for Preliminary & Further Study
Week Topics (Subjects) Preparatory & Further Activities
1 Introduction
James M. Henslin - Sociology_ Core Concepts- (2014)
2 The Sociological Perspective
1. The Sociologycal Perspective
3 The Social Perspective; Culture
2. Culture
4 Culture; Socialization
3. Socialization
5 Socialization
3. Socialization
6 Social Structure & Social Interaction
4. Social Structure & Social Interaction
7 Societies and Social Network
5. Societies to Social Networks
8 Deviance and Social Control
6. Deviance & Social Control
9 Deviance and Social Control No file found
10 Social Stratification
7. Global Stratification
11 Social Stratification No file found
12 Sex and Gender
8. Sex & Gender
13 Race and Ethnicity
9. Race & Ethnicity
14 Race and Ethnicity No file found

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
1- James M. Henslin, Sociology: A Down-toEarth Approach Core Concepts, 6th Ed. Pearson, 2015.

MATERIAL SHARING
Course Notes
James M. Henslin - Sociology_ Core Concepts- (2014)
Presentations No file found
Homework No file found
Exam Questions & Solutions No file found
Useful Links
Sociology Part 5: Socialization
Deviance and Social Control
Introduction to Sociology - Culture
Social Stratification: Crash Course Sociology
Introduction to Sociology - Gender, Sex, and Sexuality
What is Sociology and Sociology of Marriage and the Family
Sociology 10.1 Lecture - Race, Ethnicity, And Minority Groups
Video and Visual Materials No file found
Other No file found
Announcements No file found

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Comprehend the political science theories and practices. X
2 Comprehend the theories and practices of international relations. X
SKILLS
Cognitive
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Prepare reports according to academic and professional expectations. X
2 Relate the concepts of political science and international relations with the concepts of other disciplines. X
Practical
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Respond with an environmental conscience to the issues relating to the discipline. X
PERSONAL & OCCUPATIONAL COMPETENCES IN TERMS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING GROUPS
Autonomy & Responsibility
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Respond with an environmental conscience to the issues relating to the discipline. X
Learning to Learn
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Follow the new theoretical approaches in the discipline. X
Communication & Social
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Communicate in mother tongue and at least one foreign language. X
Occupational and/or Vocational
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Use scientific research methods in an efficient manner and with respect to academic norms. X
*Level of Contribution (0-5): Empty-Null (0), 1- Very Low, 2- Low, 3- Medium, 4- High, 5- Very High

No
 Key Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to: 		PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
1 Comprehend the major approaches in sociology
2 Demonstrate an understanding of the perspectives, theories, methods and core concepts of sociology
3 Use the sociological perspective to interpret or describe social phenomena, such as racism, and deviance
4 Identify how culture and identity impact individual and group experience in society

Assessment
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of
Activities		 Degree of Contribution (%)
Mid-Term Exam 1 % 20
Computer Based Presentation 0 -
Short Exam 1 % 30
Presentation of Report 1 % 20
Homework Assessment 0 -
Oral Exam 0 -
Presentation of Thesis 0 -
Presentation of Document 0 -
Expert Assessment 0 -
Board Exam 0 -
Practice Exam 0 -
Year-End Final Exam 0 -
Internship Exam 0 -
TOTAL 3 %100
Contribution of In-Term Assessments to Overall Grade 3 %50
Contribution of Final Exam to Overall Grade 1 %50
TOTAL 4 %100


WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities
(# of week)		 Duration
(hours, h)		 Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 14 1 14
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 14 1 14
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 1 1 1
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Total Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities - - 71
Workload for Assessment Activities
Type of the Assessment Activites # of Assessment Activities
 Duration
(hours, h)		 Workload (h)
Final Exam 1 2 2
Preparation for the Final Exam 0 0 0
Mid-Term Exam 1 2 2
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 0 0 0
Short Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
Total Workload for Assessment Activities - - 5
Total Workload of the Course Unit - - 76
Workload (h) / 25.5 3.0
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 3.0

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