Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1SOC103Introduction to Sociology3+0+03408.04.2025
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Political Science and International Relations
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course -Gaining insights into the nature of human behaviors, interactions, etc.
-Understanding reasons of social changes
-Being able to investigate social groups
Course Content -This course introduces the major concepts and approaches in the fieldof sociology.
-I will consider the involvement of other students from different majors; thus, I will make it applicable to the social sciences field in general.
-We will examine topics, such as sociological research, culture, society and social interaction, socialization, groups and organization, media and technology, social stratification in the United States, global inequality, and Race and Ethnicity.
Course Methods and Techniques 1. This class is planned to be held in-person format based on lectures and discussions.
2. This course is planned for working on eight distinct topics related to the introduction of economics and connections with political science discipline for undergraduate students.
3. You are expected to read the relevant textbook sections, articles, and videos and prepare for the class beforehand. I will share PPT files, or any other additional sources whenever use them.
4. This class will be intensive in measuring what you learned via quizzes, midterm, and final exams.
5. In general, a student should plan on spending at least 5-6 hours a week dedicated to the course preparation.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Burçin ULUĞ ERYILMAZ
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Main Textbook: Anthony Giddens, Mitchell Duneier, Richard P. Appelbaum, and Deborah Carr (2018). Introduction to Sociology. 11 th ed. New York: WW. Norton & Company.

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 20
Quizzes 4 % 30
Attendance 14 % 10
Final examination 1 % 40
Total
20
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Assignments 4 10 40
Mid-terms 1 14 14
Final examination 1 24 24
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 120

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Define core sociological terms and/or key theoretical approaches to social phenomena To have acquired a familiarity with major features of sociology as a field and how everyday topics are shaped by social and historical forces. (PLO1/PY1: Basic concepts and theories, PLO3/PY3: Be Updated)
2 Demonstrate how identities such as race, class, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion and nationality contribute to a range of social experiences and social perspectives. Demonstrate competency in the basic approaches and perspectives in evaluating various theoretical approaches. (PLO1/PY1: Basic concepts and theories, PLO3/PY3: Be Updated, PLO5/PY5: Independent Studying),
3 Identify, compare, and apply primary sociological perspectives. Identify some of the leading theorists and the concepts they contributed to sociology. Distinguish between various types of theories. Know the framework of studying methods of sociology in great detail. Discuss the ideas in a group/team structure by taking responsibility and with respect to other ideas and cultures. (PLO1/PY1: Basic concepts and theories, PLO3/PY3: Be Updated, PLO5/PY5: Independent Studying, PLO6/PY6: Taking Responsibility, PLO7/PY7: Social Communication, PLO8/PY8: Be able to construct intercultural relations),
4 Acquire, more generally, a grasp of the competing approaches in the field. (PLO1/PY1: Basic concepts and theories, PLO7/PY7: Social Communication, PLO8/PY8: Be able to construct intercultural relations),
5 Demonstrate competency in the basic approaches and perspectives in global politics, understanding the relationship between theory and politics of everyday life. Analyze the diversity of worldviews and theoretical assumptions and apply the sociological imagination to a variety of contemporary social phenomena. Be able to relate this theoretical understanding to empirical data and analyses for various societies and groups; (PLO1/PY1: Basic concepts and theories, PLO7/PY7: Social Communication, PLO8/PY8: Be able to construct intercultural relations),
6 Distinguish between alternative models of analysis as well as contemporary theoretical perspectives in sociology. Create typology of alternative models of analysis and ethical standards. Apply sociological principles to make sense of current world events and to contribute to social debates. Distinguish the social forces & organizational structures shaping individual & group behavior in contemporary society. (PLO1/PY1: Basic concepts and theories, PLO2/PY2: Research Methods, PLO3/PY3: Be updated, PLO4/PY4: Interdisciplinary Study, PLO5/PY5: Independent Studying, PLO6/PY6 Taking Responsibility, SOC103 Hasan Kalyoncu University Dr. Burçin Uluğ Eryılmaz3 PLO10/PY10 Ethics).

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Welcome; Course Procedures and Methodology; Introduction
2 What is Sociology? Giddens et al. (2018): 1-23
3 Historical Context of and Research Methods in Sociology Giddens et al. (2018): 25-41
4 Culture and Society Giddens et al. (2018): 43-71
5 Socialization Giddens et al. (2018): 72-95
6 Group, Networks, and Organizations Giddens et al. (2018): 120-143
7 Deviance and Crime Giddens et al. (2018): 144-171
8 MID TERM EXAM
9 Stratification, Crime, and Inequality Giddens et al. (2018): 173-203
10 Global Inequality Giddens et al. (2018): 205-227
11 Gender Inequality Giddens et al. (2018): 229-263
12 Race, Ethnicity, and Racism Giddens et al. (2018): 265-291
13 Social Institutions (I): Work and Economic Life; Family Giddens et al. (2018): 351-417
14 Social Institutions (II): Education, Religion Giddens et al. (2018): 419-477
15 FINAL EXAM

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
C1 5 5
C2 5 5 5
C3 5 5 5 5 5 5
C4 5 5 5
C5 5 5 5
C6 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant