Course Details Language of Instruction English Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree Department / Program Psychology (English) Type of Program Formal Education Type of Course Unit Compulsory Course Delivery Method Face To Face Objectives of the Course This course introduces the scientific study of human society, culture, and social interactions. Topics include socialization, research methods, diversity and inequality, cooperation and conflict, social change, social institutions, and organizations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of sociological concepts as they apply to the interplay among individuals, groups, and societies. Course Content General introduction • Introducing the syllabus. • Course materials and requirements. • Grading system. (For letter grades, see the link Chapter 1: Introduction to Sociology • What Is Sociology? • The History of Sociology • Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology • Why Study Sociology? Chapter 2: Sociological Research • Approaches to Sociological Research • Research Methods • Ethical Concerns Chapter 3: Culture • What Is Culture? • Elements of Culture • High, Low, Pop culture and Cultural Change • Theoretical Perspectives on Culture Chapter 4: Society and Social Interaction • Types of Society • Theoretical Perspectives of Society • Social Constructions of Reality Chapter 5: Socialization • Theories of Self-Development • Why Socialization Matters • Agents of Socialization • Socialization Across the Life Course Chapter 6: Groups and Organization • Types of Groups • Group Size and Structure • Formal Organizations Chapter 7: Deviance, Crime and Social Control • Deviance and Control • Theoretical Perspectives on Deviance • Crime and the Law Midterm, IN-CLASS, during class hour • Midterm covers all topics from the beginning. • Details to be announced. Chapter 8: Media and Technology • Technology Today • Media and Technology in Society • Global Implications of Media and Technology • Theoretical Perspectives on Media and Technology Chapter 9: Social Stratification • What Is Social Stratification? • Social Stratification and Mobility • Global Stratification and Inequality • Theoretical Perspectives on Social Stratification Chapter 10: Global inequality • Global Stratification and Classification • Global Wealth and Poverty • Theoretical Perspectives on Global Stratification Chapter 12: Gender, Sex, and sexuality • Sex, Gender, Identity, and Expression • Gender and Gender Inequality • Sexuality Chapter 17: Work and Economy • Economic Systems • Globalization and the Economy• FINAL EXAM • Final exam covers all topics from the beginning. Details to be announced. Course Methods and Techniques There will be 2 exam and homework. 1. Exams: The exams will be administered as a combination of multiple-choice and essay-type questions. There will be 20 multiple-choice questions and 2 essay-type questions. 2. Homework: Depending on the content of the topics, homework assignments will be given on topics related to the agenda in order to better understand the subject matter. *Course content, requirements and policies are subject to change at the discretion of the instructor. Prerequisites and co-requisities None Course Coordinator None Name of Lecturers Dr. Murat KOÇANLI akadem105@yahoo.com Assistants None Work Placement(s) No Recommended or Required Reading Resources TEXTBOOK: Introduction to Sociology 3e” from OpenStax, Print ISBN 1938168410, digital ISBN 1947172263, http://www.openstax.org/details/introduction-sociology-3e Course Notes During this course, we will investigate connections between our personal experiences and our social environment, using “sociological imagination.” You will be introduced to the discipline of sociology-what sociologists study, how they study it, and what they find. You will learn what theories sociologists use to explain social trends-such as those related to crime, health, and education. You will learn and be encouraged to think critically about social categories like gender, race/ethnicity, social class, and families. Together, we will explore the world around us through a sociological lens. Documents Introduction to Sociology 3e” from OpenStax, Print ISBN 1938168410, digital ISBN 1947172263, http://www.openstax.org/details/introduction-sociology-3e Course Category Social Sciences %100

 
 
 
 
  
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