Course Objectives: |
This course basically aims to focus on the interaction between social life and the individual. Considering the complexity of the relationship between the individual and society, this course first deals with the basic concepts such as socialization, social group, social status and role and the discussions around these concepts. Then, it is aimed to analyze the multifaceted individual-society relationship (agency-structure dichotomy) in different fields such as culture, environment, media, gender, urbanization, economy, politics, citizenship, globalization in life. In the context of these subjects, social relations, interactions, inequalities and problems are examined. In other words, while examining social life as a whole, the difficulties and problems faced by individuals in today's societies are within the scope of the course. |
Course Content: |
Introduction to the Course and Syllabus
Socialization
Social Groups
Social Status and Social Role
Social Stratification and Social Class
Society and Culture
Environment and Society
MIDTERM
Media, Mass Communication and Society
Gender Relations
Race, Ethnic Identity and Migration
Economics, Business and Working Life
Poverty, Social Exclusion and Welfare
Citizenship, Nation State and Globalization |
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:
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Knowledge
(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
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1) The students will be able to have a basic understanding of the relationship between the individual and society.
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2) The students will be able to develop their critical thinking ability concerning the agency-structure interaction.
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Skills
(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
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Competences
(Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)
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1) The students will be able to gain the ability to critically analyze the society they live in as well as other societies.
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2) The students will be able to learn the effects of both micro and macro-level structures and relationships in societies on the lives of individuals.
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3) The students will be able to develop an awareness of the relations and incompatibilities between social life and the individual within the context of current issues.
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4) The students will be able to have basic knowledge of the main topics covered in the fields of social sciences.
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(KPLOs and SPLOs are the abbreviations for Key & Sub- Programme Learning Outcomes, respectively. )
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Contribution Level (from 1 to 5) |
1) |
Designs visual elements creatively and comprehensibly in Cartoon and Animation. |
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1.1 Gains the requirements of design and visual communication in animation. |
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1.2 It produces original and creative films. |
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1.3 It designs and presents the message to be given in accordance with the target audience. |
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1.4 It adopts independent decision making while designing. |
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1.5 Applies the principles of Cartoon and Animation. |
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1.6 Follows and applies technologies in the field. |
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1.7 It adopts design principles. |
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1.8 Understands the equipment that can demonstrate and develop professional knowledge and skills in the animation industry. |
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2) |
Adopts the principle of being original in Cartoon and Animation. |
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2.1 It respects the copyrights of works by other artists or designers. |
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2.2 The study reaches the target audience by analyzing the areas it will produce. |
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Synthesizes different disciplines in Cartoon and Animation. |
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3.1 Synthesizes social events, history and art |
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3.2 He/She presents his/her works in workshops, festivals and exhibitions in his/her country or in different countries of the world. |
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Applies the theoretical knowledge that he learned by being in business life for a half year. |
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4.1 Experience all processes in business life. |
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4.2 It takes part in activities related to the field of education in a company operating in its field. |
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4.3 Compares theoretical knowledge with practice. |
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4.4 Absorbs the knowledge and experience gained in the field. |
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Gains advanced competencies developed in line with the expectations of the business world and society and defined as the institutional outcomes of our university. |
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5.1 Gains the ability to analyze problems, solve problems and manage conflicts. |
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5.2 It takes duties and responsibilities as a team member in environments that require solving problems, and leads when necessary. |
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5.3 Has ethical and social responsibility awareness. |
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5.4 Supporting what they have learned with quantitative and qualitative data; transfers systematically and impressively to the groups outside and outside the field by using written, verbal and visual communication tools. |
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5.5 Evaluate the norms and standards existing in the works that he takes responsibility from a critical perspective. |
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5.6 It develops strategic, innovative and entrepreneurial ideas. |
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5.7 Gains the ability to manage change. |
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5.8 It shows personal and social development with lifelong learning awareness. |
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5.9 It follows the developments in advanced technologies and digital transformation. |
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5.10 It has cultural awareness and transfers it to groups outside and outside the field. |
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5.11 Has awareness of citizenship competence. |
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5.12 Gains the competence to communicate in a Foreign Language (English) defined in at least B1 level of the European Language Portfolio. (B2 / B2 + level for the programs whose language of instruction is English) |
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WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES |
Teaching & Learning Activities |
# of Activities per semester |
Duration (hour) |
Total Workload |
Course |
14 |
2 |
28 |
Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Application |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Field Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Study Hours Out of Class |
14 |
3 |
42 |
Presentations / Seminar |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Project |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Homework Assignments |
2 |
2 |
4 |
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities |
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- |
74 |
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES |
Assesment & Evaluation Activities |
# of Activities per semester |
Duration (hour) |
Total Workload |
Quizzes |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Midterms |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Semester Final Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities |
- |
- |
2 |
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) |
76 |
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) |
3 |