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 Critical Thinking
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 |
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) Öğrenciler, özne-yapı etkileşimiyle ilgili eleştirel düşünme yetisini geliştirebilecektir.
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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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Subject |
Materials Sharing * |
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Related Preparation |
Further Study |
1) |
Introduction to the Course and Critical Thinking |
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2) |
Socialization |
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3) |
Social Groups |
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Social Status and Social Role |
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Society and Culture |
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6) |
Social Stratification and Social Class |
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7) |
Environment and Society |
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8) |
Midterm |
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9) |
Media, Mass Communication and Society |
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10) |
Gender Relations |
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11) |
Race, Ethnic Identity and Migration |
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12) |
Economics, Business and Working Life |
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13) |
Poverty, Social Exclusion and Welfare |
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14) |
Globalization |
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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) |
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Has basic, theoretical, applicational and up-to-date knowledge in the field of railway systems management |
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1.1 Knows the basic numerical applications used in the field of railway systems management |
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1.2 Has basic technical knowledge of railway systems |
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1.3 Can prepare train lineups and make load and passenger carrying plans |
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1.4 Can undertake the applications particular to the carrying of special and hazardous materials |
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1.5 Has sufficient knowledge on the terminology of railways to use it correctly and effectively in railway business environments |
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1.6 To follow the literature and developments related to the field of railway systems management and to dominate the field specific legislation. |
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As a team member, take responsibility of implementation of Rail Systems Management activities and execute the tasks, which are assigned to him. |
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2.1 Takes risk and responsibility on the implementation of technologies and innovation in field Rail Systems Management |
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2.2 Manages independently the basic Rail Systems Management projects |
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Has the basic knowledge and skills in business administration.Explains the basic and theoretical knowledge required by national and international business and trade. |
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3.1 Knows the functions and processes of marketing and applies these at general level |
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3.2 Has general knowledge on the workings and developments in the national and interntional economy |
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3.3 Has knowledge and skills in basic knowledge and computer applications in finance and accounting |
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Applies the theoretical knowledge learned in business life for a semester. |
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4.1 Experiences all processes in business life. |
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4.2 Takes part in activities related to the field of education in a business operating in the field. |
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4.3 Compares the theoretical knowledge with the application. |
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4.4 Compiles the knowledge and experience gained in the field. |
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Acquires the competencies defined as the institutional outcomes of Beykoz University on the basic level, inline with the expectations of business world and the society. |
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5.1 Execute the activities towards the personal and professional development of his/her reports. |
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5.2 Organizes and implements projects and activities for his/her social environment with a sense of social responsibility |
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5.3 Monitors the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language (English) at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level |
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5.4 Use his/her native language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio C1 General Level. |
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5.5 Uses informatics and communication technologies together with computer software necessary for their field at least European Computer Usage License Basic (Advanced) Level |
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5.6 Has sufficient entrepreneurial knowledge and skills to set up his/her own job or succeed in an internal enterprise in his/her work environment |
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5.7 Take the responsibility of auditing and observing the activities which are executed by his/her reports |
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5.8 Represents the competence of entrepreneurship individually and as a team member |
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5.9 Has knowledge on quality assurance systems and occupational health and safety |
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5.10 Have sufficient consciousness about the universal social rights, social justice and cultural values; respect to the cultural diversity |
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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 |
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2 |
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) |
76 |
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) |
3 |