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SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
50314YETOS-SOS2040	Social Life and the Individual	2	Spring	2	0	2	3

Course Type :	University Elective
Cycle:	Associate TQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Short Cycle EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction:	Turkish
Prerequisities and Co-requisities:	N/A
Mode of Delivery:	E-Learning
Name of Coordinator:	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BENGİ BEZİRGAN TANIŞ
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı:	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BENGİ BEZİRGAN TANIŞ
Dersin Kategorisi:	Competency Development (University Elective)

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

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 Specific Rules

There is a 70% attendance requirement for the course.
Taking notes while listening to the lesson and asking the points that had not been understood during the lesson is very important for a better understanding and the success of the lesson.
It is the student's responsibility to read the course slides, articles or book chapters that will be uploaded according to the weekly topics.
It is obligatory to complete the weekly readings for each course before coming to the class and to participate in the class discussions.
It is the responsibility of each student in the class to create a classroom environment where each student can express and defend their opinion clearly.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

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:



Knowledge *(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)*
1) The students will be able to have a basic understanding of the relationship between the individual and society.
2) Öğrenciler, özne-yapı etkileşimiyle ilgili eleştirel düşünme yetisini geliştirebilecektir.
Skills *(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)*
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.)*
1) The students will be able to gain the ability to critically analyze the society they live in as well as other societies.
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.
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.
4) The students will be able to have basic knowledge of the main topics covered in the fields of social sciences.

Weekly Course Schedule

Week	Subject	Materials Sharing *
		Related Preparation	Further Study
1)	Introduction to the Course and Critical Thinking
2)	Socialization
3)	Social Groups
4)	Social Status and Social Role
5)	Society and Culture
6)	Social Stratification and Social Class
7)	Environment and Society
8)	Midterm
9)	Media, Mass Communication and Society
10)	Gender Relations
11)	Race, Ethnic Identity and Migration
12)	Economics, Business and Working Life
13)	Poverty, Social Exclusion and Welfare
14)	Globalization

*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

SECTION III: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE UNIT AND COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

(The matrix below shows how the course learning outcomes (CLOs) associates with programme learning outcomes (both KPLOs & SPLOs) and, if exist, the level of quantitative contribution to them.)

Relationship Between CLOs & PLOs

(KPLOs and SPLOs are the abbreviations for Key & Sub- Programme Learning Outcomes, respectively. )

CLOs/PLOs	KPLO 1		KPLO 2										KPLO 4				KPLO 5
CLOs/PLOs	1	2	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
CLO1
CLO2
CLO3
CLO4
CLO5
CLO6

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Programme Learning Outcomes	Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1)	Have basic, theoretical and applied knowledge about E-Commerce.
	1.1 Defines the e-commerce concept and basic concepts related to e-commerce.
	1.2 Knows the process of e-commerce.
2)	Have basic, theoretical and applied knowledge about Marketing.
	2.1 Have general knowledge about marketing practices.
	2.2 Have knowledge about marketing elements.
	2.3 understand the basic strategy of marketing.
	2.4 knows mobile marketing applications.
	2.5 Have knowledge about mobile commerce.
	2.6 can design a mobile marketing campaign.
	2.7 Have a good grasp of the important details of international marketing.
	2.8 knows digital advertising practices and strategies.
	2.9 can design a digital advertisement sample.
	2.10 Have knowledge about social media marketing and advertising.
3)	Learns the basics of web design.
4)	Applies the theoretical knowledge learned by being in business life for one semester.
	4.1 Experiences all processes in business life.
	4.2 It takes part in activities related to the field of education in an enterprise operating in its field.
	4.3 Compares the theoretical information with the application.
	4.4 They compile their knowledge and experience in the field.
5)	Gains at a basic level the competencies that develop in line with the expectations of the business world and society and are defined as the institutional outputs of our university.
	5.1 Gains the ability to analyze and solve problems.
	5.2 Has ethical and social responsibility awareness.
	5.3 Takes responsibility as a team member in works and transactions related to his/her field.
	5.4 Is aware of written and verbal communication and interaction.
	5.5 Gains awareness of lifelong learning.
	5.6 Evaluates the developments in the field with an entrepreneurial approach.
	5.7 Gains the ability to communicate in a Foreign Language (English) defined at least A2 level of the European Language Portfolio.

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level	Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Lectures
Discussion
Case Study
Problem Solving
Demonstration
Views
Laboratory
Reading
Homework
Project Preparation
Thesis Preparation
Peer Education
Seminar
Technical Visit
Course Conference
Brain Storming
Questions Answers
Individual and Group Work
Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation
Active Participation in Class

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level	Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Presentation
Final Exam
Quiz
Report Evaluation
Homework Evaluation
Oral Exam
Thesis Defense
Jury Evaluation
Practice Exam
Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace
Active Participation in Class
Participation in Discussions

Relationship Between CLOs & Teaching-Learning, Assesment-Evaluation Methods of the Course

(The matrix below shows the teaching-learning and assessment-evaluation methods designated for the course unit in relation to the course learning outcomes.)

LEARNING & TEACHING METHODS

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESMENT & EVALUATION METHODS

CLO1

CLO2

CLO3

CLO4

CLO5

CLO6

-Lectures

-Midterm

-Discussion

-Presentation

-Case Study

-Final Exam

-Problem Solving

-Quiz

-Demonstration

-Report Evaluation

-Views

-Homework Evaluation

-Laboratory

-Oral Exam

-Reading

-Thesis Defense

-Homework

-Jury Evaluation

-Project Preparation

-Practice Exam

-Thesis Preparation

-Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace

-Peer Education

-Active Participation in Class

-Seminar

- Participation in Discussions

-Technical Visit

-Course Conference

-Brain Storming

-Questions Answers

-Individual and Group Work

-Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation