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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Social and Human Sciences
Programme of History
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
TAR121 Introduction to Sociology 1 Autumn 1 2+0+0 3 3
Course Type Compulsory
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) Assoc. Prof. Hatice BUDAK
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Assoc. Prof. Hatice BUDAK - [email protected]
Course Content
Definition of sociology, subject, scope, basic concepts in sociology, fields of study, historical development of sociology, relation of sociology to other sciences; social groups and their properties, methods in sociology, individual relationship between society and society's impact on individuals, education and society relationship, the student's social roles and responsibilities, social mobility, status, class and stratification, culture, society and civilization relationship, current sociological study samples, important sociologists in the world and Turkey.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of the course is to provide a comprehension of the foundations of sociology; to examine the conditions of historical change and transformation of society and to evaluate historical events within this information.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses
Specialization / Field Courses
Support Courses
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics
1 Definition, Subject and Scope of Sociology
2 Basic Concepts and Practice Areas of Sociology
3 Historical Development of Sociology
4 Sociology-Science Relationship: Qualities That Distinguish Sociology From Other Sciences
5 Sociological Methods and Techniques
6 Social Order, Change and Stratification
7 Individual-Society Relationship and Community Effect's on Individuals
8 Education, Society and Individual Relations
9 Sociological Role and Responsibilities of the Learners
10 Current Issues in Sociology I: Environment, Globalization, Poverty, Social Exclusion
11 Current Issues in Sociology II: Gender, Media, Identity
12 Family as a Social Institution, Religion and Education
13 Politics and Economy as a Social Institution
14 Important Sociologists in the World and Turkey
Textbook or Material
Resources Sosyolojiye Giriş, Ken Browne, Say yayınları, İstanbul 2015
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Seminar - -
Quiz - -
Midterms - -
Final Exam - -
Total 0 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 0 0 0
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 0 0 0
Midterms 0 0 0
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 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 0
Total Work Load / 30 0
Course ECTS Credits: 0