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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Sociology
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
03261026 Social Change in Turkey 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. Berkay ÇETİN
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Asst. Prof. Berkay ÇETİN C-131 [email protected] 7541
Course Content
Sosyal Değişme nedir? Kültür değişme ile ilişkisi, Değerler ve Normlar sistemi, Gelenekler, Sosyal değişmede siyaset ve iktisadi faktörler, Bilgi ve Sosyal değişme, Türkiye'deki Sosyal değişmenin niteliği, Sosyal değişmede rol alan aktörler
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to try to explain the importance of cultural knowledge and lifestyle in social relations and consistent applied examples within the framework of social change events in Turkey.
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. 3
P2 Being knowledgeable about sociological concepts, theories, methods, and effectively using them in the research process and project development. 2
P3 Being able to relate sociology to other disciplines and having the ability to work with these disciplines. 2
P4 Developing proficiency in foreign languages and acquiring basic skills in using computers and software. 3
P5 Being well-versed in contemporary sociological concepts, periodical changes, and field-specific knowledge. 3
P6 Having the ability to understand, analyze, and propose solutions for social developments. 2
P7 Evaluating the history and pioneers of the discipline of sociology. 4
P8 Possessing the skills to work in various settings, including public and private sectors, think tanks, and projects. 2
P9 Analyzing and using information with a critical perspective and acting in accordance with societal values. 3
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 Understand the basic principles of sociological reasoning. P.1.2 1
O2 Analyzing social events and evaluating them from different perspectives. P.1.4 1
O3 Remembering basic sociological concepts, theories, methods and field applications. P.2.1 1
O4 Evaluating the accuracy and effectiveness of information related to the science of sociology. P.2.5 1
O5 Integrating and using sociology knowledge with other disciplines. P.3.3 1
O6 Using foreign language knowledge and program skills to solve social problems. P.4.3 1
O7 Understanding current sociological concepts and periodic changes. P.5.2 1
O8 Effectively applying current sociological concepts and periodic changes in research and field studies. P.5.3 1
O9 Applying social developments effectively in research and analysis. P.6.3 1
O10 Analyzing social developments and understanding the underlying causes of events. P.6.4 1
O11 Remembering the basic historical events and important figures of the discipline of sociology. P.7.1 1
O12 Understanding the evolution of the discipline of sociology and distinguishing basic periods. P.7.2 1
O13 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 The concept of social change and related basic concepts
2 Social structure research in Türkiye
3 Understanding demographic change
4 Migration and urbanization, social changes that occur with the urbanization process
5 Transformation of villages and countryside
6 Change in economy and stratification
7 midterm exam
8 Change in working life
9 Change in consumption habits
10 Values and social relationships Values and behavior socialization
11 Social movements
12 Reading social change in Türkiye through cinema, literature and cartoons
13 Reading social change in Türkiye through cinema, literature and cartoons
14 General discussion about the course
Textbook or Material
Resources Lütfi Sunar (ed.) - 2016 - Türkiye'de Toplumsal Değişim. Nobel Yayıncılık. 3. baskı
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Field Study - -
Homework - -
Presentation 1 30 (%)
Midterms 1 30 (%)
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) 14 3 42
Midterms 1 14 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 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 22 22
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 P4 P5 P6 P7 P10
O1 Understand the basic principles of sociological reasoning. 3 - - - - - - -
O2 Analyzing social events and evaluating them from different perspectives. - - - - - - - -
O3 Remembering basic sociological concepts, theories, methods and field applications. - 2 - - - - - -
O4 Evaluating the accuracy and effectiveness of information related to the science of sociology. - - - - - - - -
O5 Integrating and using sociology knowledge with other disciplines. - - 2 - - - - -
O6 Using foreign language knowledge and program skills to solve social problems. - - - - - - - -
O7 Understanding current sociological concepts and periodic changes. - - - - - - - -
O8 Effectively applying current sociological concepts and periodic changes in research and field studies. - - - - 1 - - -
O9 Applying social developments effectively in research and analysis. - - - - - - - -
O10 Analyzing social developments and understanding the underlying causes of events. - - - - - 2 - -
O11 Remembering the basic historical events and important figures of the discipline of sociology. - - - - - - - -
O12 Understanding the evolution of the discipline of sociology and distinguishing basic periods. - - - - - - 3 -
O13 Ability to find the difference between different disciplines. - - - - - - - 2