Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
3BNS 291Sociology2+0+02227.10.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Associate Degree
Department / Program Banking and Insurance
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course To introduce the basic concepts and approaches of sociology and to help students understand social structure, institutions and social change.
Course Content The subject matter, basic concepts, theories and methods of sociology. Society, the individual and culture. Social structures and social groups. Status and role. Norms and values. Socialization. Social stratification. Social institutions: family, education, economy, politics. Social change. Sociological research methods and qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques. Social problems. Analysis of social events.
Course Methods and Techniques Lecturing, question-and-answer, case studies, assignments and exams.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers None
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Giddens, A., Sosyoloji, Kırmızı Yayınları.
Macionis, J. J., Sosyoloji, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Course Notes The course will cover the fundamental concepts, scope, and historical development of sociology, as well as society, culture, social structure, and social relationships. Lecture notes and presentations on socialization, social institutions, family, education, religion, economy, politics, social stratification, social classes, gender, cultural diversity, and social change will be provided to students. Globalization, urbanization, migration, social inequalities, and current social issues will also be examined from a sociological perspective. Case studies, classroom discussions, assignments, and practical activities will be used to help students develop their ability to analyze social events and interpret social phenomena from a critical perspective.

Course Category
Social Sciences %80
Field %20

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 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 2 28
Assignments 14 1 14
Mid-terms 1 8 8
Final examination 1 10 10
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 2 60

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Bilgi 
1 Explains the subject, fundamental concepts, and theories of sociology.
3 Explains the concepts of status, role, norm, value, socialization, and social stratification.
Beceri 
2 Establishes relationships between the concepts of society, individual, culture, social structure, and social group.
4 Evaluates social institutions such as family, education, economy, and politics, as well as social change.
5 Analyzes social events and problems using sociological research methods.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 The Subject Matter and Basic Concepts of Sociology Reading
2 Theories of Sociology The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
3 Society, the Individual and Culture The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
4 Social Structures and Social Groups The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
5 Status and Role, Norms and Values The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
6 Socialization The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
7 Social Stratification The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
8 MIDTERM EXAM
9 Social Institutions: Family and Education The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
10 Social Institutions: Economy and Politics The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
11 Social Change The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
12 Sociological Research Methods and Data Collection Techniques The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
13 Social Problems The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
14 Analysis of Social Events The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
15 General Review The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
16 Final Exam Week

 
Recommended Optional Programme Components
BNS 285 Social Responsibility Project
Sustainable Development Goals
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14
All 2 1 2 1 3
In1
In3
Sk2
Sk4
Sk5

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