Sociology
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Sociology
Course Details
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Sociology
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03261023 | Civil Society and Democracy | 3 | Spring | 6 | 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 14.00-16.00 |
Course Content
The concept of Civil Society, the relationship between Civil Society and the state, the rights and freedoms of the individual vis-à-vis the state, the concept of democracy and the relationship between civil society, civil society and human rights, the emergence, development and definition of human rights, judicial and political protection methods.
Objectives of the Course
This course will try to accomplish three objectives in the outline. It will focus primarily on the concept of civil society and the issues associated with it, especially the state. Secondly, it will draw attention to the development of civil society in the world, with examples of democratic and non-democratic society. Finally or It will address the development of civil society in Turkey in a historical approach. In the process coming from the Ottomans to the present day, the civil society will be analyzed through its actors, dynamics and values.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | X |
| 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. | 5 |
| P3 | Being able to relate sociology to other disciplines and having the ability to work with these disciplines. | 3 |
| P4 | Developing proficiency in foreign languages and acquiring basic skills in using computers and software. | 2 |
| P5 | Being well-versed in contemporary sociological concepts, periodical changes, and field-specific knowledge. | 5 |
| P6 | Having the ability to understand, analyze, and propose solutions for social developments. | 5 |
| P7 | Evaluating the history and pioneers of the discipline of sociology. | 4 |
| 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. | 2 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Remembering basic sociological concepts and theories. | P.1.1 | 1 |
| O2 | Revealing social truths using sociological reasoning. | P.1.3 | 1 |
| O3 | Analyzing social events and evaluating them from different perspectives. | P.1.4 | 1 |
| O4 | Remembering basic sociological concepts, theories, methods and field applications. | P.2.1 | 1 |
| O5 | Analyzing the concepts and theories of sociology. | P.2.4 | 1 |
| O6 | Integrating and using sociology knowledge with other disciplines. | P.3.3 | 1 |
| O7 | Ability to analyze social problems thanks to skills such as foreign languages and programming. | P.4.4 | 1,6 |
| O8 | Remembering current sociological concepts and periodic changes. | P.5.1 | 1,6 |
| O9 | Analyzing current sociological concepts and periodic changes. | P.5.4 | 1 |
| O10 | Applying social developments effectively in research and analysis. | P.6.3 | 1 |
| O11 | Analyzing social developments and understanding the underlying causes of events. | P.6.4 | 1 |
| O12 | Analyzing the works of pioneer sociologists from a critical perspective. | P.7.4 | 1 |
| O13 | Creating new perspectives based on important events and pioneers in the history of the discipline of sociology. | P.7.6 | 1 |
| O14 | Analyzing information and data from a critical perspective and using it in daily life. | P.9.3 | 1,3 |
| O15 | Analyzing information and data in depth, identifying contradictions and inconsistencies. | P.9.4 | 1,3 |
| O16 | Ability to find the difference between different disciplines. | P.10.1 | 1 |
| ** 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 | Introduction: Analysis of the concept of civil society |
| 2 | Different approaches to civil society |
| 3 | Civil society experience in Liberal and socialist countries |
| 4 | Globalization, nation State and civil society |
| 5 | Classical civil society elements and political culture in the Ottoman Empire |
| 6 | The modernization process in the Ottoman Empire and the elements of modern civil society |
| 7 | Civil society in single party Turkey |
| 8 | Transition to multi-party life and the Awakening of civil society |
| 9 | Civil society and politics in the period after 1980 |
| 10 | Civil society in public space and private area separation |
| 11 | Women's movement, female identity and civil society |
| 12 | Religious identity, diversity and civil society |
| 13 | Enlightenment, Laisizm and Secular Elements of civil society |
| 14 | Human rights, rights-based organizations and civil society |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | John Keane, "Giriş", Sivil Toplum ve Devlet: Aprupa'da Yeni Yaklaşımlar, Derleyen John Keane, çev. Levent Köker vd., İstanbul: Yedi Kıta Yayınları, 2004 |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Homework | 1 | 20 (%) |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Midterms | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Practice | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 1 | 11 | 11 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Other | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | P4 | P5 | P6 | P7 | P9 | P10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Remembering basic sociological concepts and theories. | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O2 | Revealing social truths using sociological reasoning. | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O3 | Analyzing social events and evaluating them from different perspectives. | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O4 | Remembering basic sociological concepts, theories, methods and field applications. | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O5 | Analyzing the concepts and theories of sociology. | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O6 | Integrating and using sociology knowledge with other disciplines. | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O7 | Ability to analyze social problems thanks to skills such as foreign languages and programming. | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - |
| O8 | Remembering current sociological concepts and periodic changes. | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - |
| O9 | Analyzing current sociological concepts and periodic changes. | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - |
| O10 | Applying social developments effectively in research and analysis. | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - |
| O11 | Analyzing social developments and understanding the underlying causes of events. | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - |
| O12 | Analyzing the works of pioneer sociologists from a critical perspective. | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - |
| O13 | Creating new perspectives based on important events and pioneers in the history of the discipline of sociology. | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - |
| O14 | Analyzing information and data from a critical perspective and using it in daily life. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - |
| O15 | Analyzing information and data in depth, identifying contradictions and inconsistencies. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - |
| O16 | Ability to find the difference between different disciplines. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 |