| Course Objectives: |
The age we live is an urban age. In the very near future, more than half of world population will be living not just in cities, but in mega-cities. The possibilities and problems that such a development brings and the ways in which we go about analysing and addressing these problems are the subject of a sub discipline in sociology, that is, urban sociology.
Urban areas, namely cities, were places of various descriptions and meanings, such as places of unlimited potential, where individuals can unleash their wildest imaginations, while for others, they are “dens of iniquity”, historically speaking, they are contentious places. However, generally speaking, urban areas have long been the centre of trade, economic activity, and the arts.
Transformation from a rural to an urban society in both developing and developed industrial countries signifies social, demographic, and economic changes entailing profound consequences. The objective of this course is to provide an in-depth understanding of cities--how and why do they exist, how they develop, what impacts they have on individuals and on social relationships. |
| Course Content: |
The course will start with an overview of conventional and contemporary approaches, emerging theoretical frameworks and methodologies in urban sociology. Then it will explore the historical evolution of human settlements and the rise of urban society as well as recent urban trends and processes such as suburbanization, gentrification- urban renewal, and globalization with a specific emphasis on Turkey and İstanbul. Selected readings on processes of urban growth and change, the nature of urbanism, pre-industrial and industrial cities, patterned social inequalities related to the mediations of class, race, ethnicity and gender as well as problems regarding immigration, homelessness, prostitution, chronic unemployment, crime, deviance and poverty, planning and historic preservation of cities, political economies, neighbourhoods, modern and post-modern cities will be utilized for lectures and class discussions.
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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) identify and understand key concepts, theories, and research traditions in the field of urban sociology
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2) examine the people, cultures, and everyday experiences of urban and community life
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| Skills
(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
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1) develop sociological imagination and critically analyse our social world in an urban/suburban context
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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) to describe and comment upon particular aspects of current urban developments in local and global contexts
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Related Preparation |
Further Study |
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General Introduction ; COURSE MEANS & AIMS; Urban Sociology: What is Urban Sociology Anyway? How do we study it? Theories and Methods |
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The History of Urban Development: Ancient to Industrial Cities
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Gottdiener , CH. 1 pp. 17-36; CH.2 37-61
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The Rise of Urban Sociology; Chicago School to Human and Urban Ecology
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Gottdiener , CH.3 pp.63-88.
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Contemporary Approaches to Urban Sociology; Political Economy, Class Conflict and Government
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Gottdiener , CH.4 pp.89-114
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Urbanization-I: The Developed World; North America
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Gottdiener , CH.5 pp.115-139
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Suburbanization and Globalization
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Gottdiener , CH. 6 pp. 140-170
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MIDTERM PERIOD |
COURSE CONTENT UP TO THE 7TH WEEK
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Urbanization-II: The Developed World; Europe
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Gottdiener , CH. 10 pp.258-289
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Urbanization III: Developing World
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Gottdiener , CH. 11 pp.290-223
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Metropolis: Cultures of Urban and Suburban Areas
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Gottdiener , CH.7 pp.171-208
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Metropolitan Settlement Patterns: Communities and Neighbourhoods
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Gottdiener ,CH. 8, pp.209- 230
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Metropolitan Problems: Racism, Ethnic Segregation, Poverty, Crime and Housing Patterns
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Gottdiener ,CH. 9 pp.232-257
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Metropolitan Planning and Environment
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Gottdiener , CH. 12 pp.325-360
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Metropolitan Social Policy& New Urban World
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Gottdiener , CH.13 pp. 361-388; CH. 14 pp. 389 -409
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FINAL EXAM PERIOD STARTS |
WHOLE COURSE CONTENT
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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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Recognizes different paradigms, fundamental theoretical approaches and methodologies in social sciences,
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1.1 Interprets classical and contemporary political theories in a critical and comparative way,
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1.2 Analyzes the contemporary issues and events through the relations between politics, political economy and culture,
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1.3 Identifies the structures, actors and power relations of the political sphere, |
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1.4 Interprets the social dynamics and working mechanisms of the international sphere through the theories of international relations, |
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1.5 Comprehends the social foundations of the national and international law, functions of the international and supranational institutions and their relations between each other, |
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1.6 Analyzes the social structure and political life in Turkey with theoretical, historical, cultural and contemporary perspectives, |
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Recognizes individual, social and academic ethic norms. Use their expertise for the public good, |
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2.1 Demonstrates open-mindedness for different viewpoints. Develop relations with the personal and social other on the basis of empathy and respect, |
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2.2 Communicates on the basis of public good against discrimination through prioritizing public mind and gain consciousness of citizenship, |
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Evaluates the issues in the academia and work life with a reflexive viewpoint. Interpret in a sociological way while relating biographical with historical, |
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3.1 Evaluates national and international social developments within the framework of social justice and human rights, |
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3.2 Comprehends the social world as a struggle process within the framework of class, stratification and gender relations, |
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3.3 Develops citizen consciousness and responsibility through democratic thought, negotiation and participation, |
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3.4 Develops an interdisciplinary and critical viewpoint by analytical and comparative thinking, gain the qualifications required by professional life, |
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Applies the theoretical knowledge in business life during 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 Questions the application with theoretical knowledge. |
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4.4 Compiles the knowledge and experience gained in the field. |
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S/he acquires the competencies that develop by the expectations of business world and the society defined as the institutional outcomes of our university on the advanced level in relation with his/her field. |
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5.1 Acquires the analyzing solving the problems and managing the conflicts. |
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5.2 Participates as a team member and takes responsibility in the environments that require the solving of the conflicts and acts as a leader when necessary. |
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5.3 Has awareness for ethical and social responsivity. |
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5.4 By supporting the learnt courses with quantitative and qualitative data; and by using verbal and visual communication means, s/he transfers them to the groups within and outside his/her group in a systematical and effective way. |
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5.5 Evaluates the norms and standards present in the works in which s/he takes responsibility in a critical point of view. |
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5.6 Develops strategical, innovative and entrepreneurial ideas. |
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5.7 Acquires competence of managing the change. |
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5.8 Shows development personally and socially with and awareness for lifelong learning. |
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5.9 Follows advanced technologies and developments about digital transformation. |
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5.10 Has cultural awareness and s/he transfers this to the groups within and outside his/her field. |
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5.11 Has awareness about citizenship competency. |
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5.12 Acquires communication in a Foreign Language (English) competence defined on the level of at least B1 in European Language Portfolio. (In programs whose medium of instruction is English, on the level of B2/B2+).
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