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SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code Course Name Year Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
60314MEEOZ-POL0236 Social Movements 3 Spring 3 0 3 5
Course Type : Compulsory
Cycle: Bachelor      TQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree      QF-EHEA:First Cycle      EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction: English
Prerequisities and Co-requisities: N/A
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Name of Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SEVAL ÜNLÜ GÖK
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SEVAL ÜNLÜ GÖK
Dersin Kategorisi: Programme Specific

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives: The main aim of this course is to analyze the social movements that arise in various forms such as rebellion, resistance, insurrection and protest as a part of political life and social change. In this direction, it is aimed that the students recognize the literature of social movements and evaluate their social and political effects in the past and present.
Course Content: In this course, basic approaches and critics of the field such as Mass Psychology, Resource Mobilization, Political Process, and New Social Movements will be discussed. Current social movements from Turkey and from the world will be examined.

Course Specific Rules

Presence and participation of students are essential to take the most benefit from this course, studying regularly is recommended. Before attending the class, students must study the uploaded materials.

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) Recognize the basic approaches in Social Movements studies,
Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
  1) Comprehend the changing structure and forms of Social Movements in its historical context,
  2) Distinguish the peculiarities of today's social movements,
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) Question the relationship between social movements and political participation -democracy,
  2) Develops awareness about participating in collective action.

Weekly Course Schedule

Week Subject
Materials Sharing *
Related Preparation Further Study
1) Introductory Lesson: Scope and Content
2) Social Movements as a Form of Political Participation
3) Historical View from Revolutions to Movements
4) From Crowd Behaviour to Rational Action
5) Resource Mobilization and Political Processes
6) New Social Movements: Changes and Continuities
7) Social Movements Beyond Class and Identity Distinction
8) Mİdterm Exam
9) Social Movements int he Context of Globalization
10) Ecological Struggles
11) Labor and Democracy Struggles
12) Struggles for the Right to the City
13) Student Movements
14) Feminist and Queer Struggles
15) Social Movements and Media
16) Final Exam
*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

Recommended or Required Reading & Other Learning Resources/Tools

Course Notes / Textbooks: Della Porta, D., & Diani, M. (2006). Social Movements: An Introduction. Malden, MA: Blackwell.
McCarthy, J. D., & Zald, M. N. (1977). Resource Mobilization and Social Movements : A Partial Theory. American Journal of Sociology, 82(6), 121-1241.
Tilly, C. (1978). From Mobilization to Revolution. New York: McGraw-Hill .
Tilly, C. (1986). The Contentious French. Cambridge MA: Harvard University Press.
References: Çayır, K. (Dü.). (1999). Yeni Sosyal Hareketler. İstanbul: Kaknüs.
Çetinkaya, D. Y. (Dü.). (2008). Toplumsal Hareketler : Tarih, Teori ve Deneyim. İstanbul: İletişim.
Le Bon, G. (1997). Kitleler Psikolojisi (Psychologie des foules - 1895). İstanbul: Hayat.

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 3 KPLO 4 KPLO 5
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
CLO1
CLO2
CLO3
CLO4
CLO5

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) Recognizes different paradigms, fundamental theoretical approaches and methodologies in social sciences, 3
2) Recognizes individual, social and academic ethic norms. Use their expertise for the public good, 2
3) Evaluates the issues in the academia and work life with a reflexive viewpoint. Interpret in a sociological way while relating biographical with historical, 3
4) Applies the theoretical knowledge in business life during a semester. 2
5) 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. 2

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
-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
-Active Participation in Class

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods # of practice per semester Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 15.00
Presentation 1 % 15.00
Midterms 1 % 20.00
Semester Final Exam 1 % 50.00
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE

WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teaching & Learning Activities # of Activities per semester Duration (hour) Total Workload
Course 14 3 42
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 0 0 0
Presentations / Seminar 1 14 14
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 1 14 14
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities - - 70
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities # of Activities per semester Duration (hour) Total Workload
Quizzes 1 10 10
Midterms 1 14 14
Semester Final Exam 1 28 28
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities - - 52
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) 122
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) 5