Sociology
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences
Programme of Sociology
Course Details
Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences
Programme of Sociology
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03270034 | Sociology of Work | 2025 | Autumn | 7 | 3+0+0 | 3 | 4 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. İlknur EKİZ ATAŞER |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. İlknur EKİZ ATAŞER | C-132 | [email protected] | 7680 | Tuesday 14:00 |
Course Content
To make conceptual transfers on the subject, to convey theoretical approaches, to examine the work-society relationship and historical-spatial differentiations.
Objectives of the Course
The relationship of the study with society and the economy is examined theoretically. After the theoretical examination, the transformation is transmitted in terms of global and Turkish society in the long term. Conversion processes are analyzed through periods and cross-region comparisons. In this way, the perception of rational expectation is given to the individual according to the indicators that will be experienced in the future and working life.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | To gain sociological reasoning skills and to reveal and interpret social facts. | 5 |
| P2 | Being knowledgeable about sociological concepts, theories, methods, and effectively using them in the research process and project development. | 4 |
| P3 | Being able to relate sociology to other disciplines and having the ability to work with these disciplines. | 4 |
| P5 | Being well-versed in contemporary sociological concepts, periodical changes, and field-specific knowledge. | 4 |
| P6 | Having the ability to understand, analyze, and propose solutions for social developments. | 5 |
| P8 | Possessing the skills to work in various settings, including public and private sectors, think tanks, and projects. | 5 |
| P9 | Analyzing and using information with a critical perspective and acting in accordance with societal values. | 5 |
| P10 | Ability to express and make connections between at least two different courses outside the field that contribute to the individual's general culture. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Revealing social truths using sociological reasoning. | P.1.3 | 1,5 |
| O2 | Analyzing social events and evaluating them from different perspectives. | P.1.4 | 1,5 |
| O3 | Analyzing the concepts and theories of sociology. | P.2.4 | 1,5 |
| O4 | Integrating and using sociology knowledge with other disciplines. | P.3.3 | 1,5 |
| O5 | Analyzing interactions between sociology and other disciplines. | P.3.4 | 1,5 |
| O6 | Effectively applying current sociological concepts and periodic changes in research and field studies. | P.5.3 | 1,5 |
| O7 | Analyzing social developments and understanding the underlying causes of events. | P.6.4 | 1,5 |
| O8 | Understanding the different working dynamics of the public and private sectors. | P.8.2 | 1,5 |
| O9 | Analyzing information and data from a critical perspective and using it in daily life. | P.9.3 | 1,5 |
| O10 | Analyzing information and data in depth, identifying contradictions and inconsistencies. | P.9.4 | 1,5 |
| O11 | Ability to interpret the concept of lifelong learning. | P.10.2 | 1,5 |
| O12 | Ability to explain issues related to lifelong learning. | P.10.5 | 1,5 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Çalışma sosyolojisine dair temel kavramlar - giriş |
| 2 | Çalışma ilişkilerine dair klasik yaklaşımlar: Marx – Durkheim – Weber |
| 3 | Modernite öncesi çalışma ve toplum (Roma – Feodal Avrupa) |
| 4 | The changing concept of work with the industrial era |
| 5 | the major recent transformations in work (the transition from Fordism to a post-Fordist system) |
| 6 | A critique of economic rationality and the effects of work on personality |
| 7 | Ara Sınav |
| 8 | The new economy – work – society (the transformation of the welfare state and working life under liberal/neoliberal systems) |
| 9 | flexible production, workers, trade unions |
| 10 | Subcontracted labor within a precarious employment and despotic labor regime: Insecurity and instability in the labor market |
| 11 | The Construction of the Neoliberal Flexibility Discourse in Career Planning in Turkey |
| 12 | Women in the world of work (women's labor, employment policies, the women's movement, trade unions, the state, and employer organizations since 1980) |
| 13 | Experiences of workplace bullying in Türkiye: strategies for coping and recommendations |
| 14 | Platform capitalism: online working life |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Keith Grint, sociology of study, Çev. Veysel Bozkurt, Alfa Publishing Distribution, Istanbul, 1998 |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | 1 | 10 (%) |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 50 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 7 | 2 | 14 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 20 | 2 | 40 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 120 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 4 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P2 | P3 | P5 | P6 | P8 | P9 | P10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Revealing social truths using sociological reasoning. | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O2 | Analyzing social events and evaluating them from different perspectives. | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O3 | Analyzing the concepts and theories of sociology. | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O4 | Integrating and using sociology knowledge with other disciplines. | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - |
| O5 | Analyzing interactions between sociology and other disciplines. | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - |
| O6 | Effectively applying current sociological concepts and periodic changes in research and field studies. | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - |
| O7 | Analyzing social developments and understanding the underlying causes of events. | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - |
| O8 | Understanding the different working dynamics of the public and private sectors. | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| O9 | Analyzing information and data from a critical perspective and using it in daily life. | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - |
| O10 | Analyzing information and data in depth, identifying contradictions and inconsistencies. | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - |
| O11 | Ability to interpret the concept of lifelong learning. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 |
| O12 | Ability to explain issues related to lifelong learning. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 |