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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(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) |
Explains the basic, theoretical and practical information about maritime activities. |
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1.1 Defines the basic features of maritime businesses, evaluate similarities and differences in practice. |
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1.2 Explains the planning processes in the ports and marinas and the business cycles and defines the requirements specific to the area. |
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1.3 Explains basic technical issues and terminology related to maritime industry. |
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1.4 Relates ship management, agency services and procurement processes and also predicts possible problems in these processes. |
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1.5 Matches effectively the current information and communication technologies required by the maritime industry. |
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1.6 Recall the national and international legislation and regulations related to maritime field. |
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1.7 Explains the necessary occupational health and safety, environmental protection, quality and continuous improvement procedures related to the maritime field. |
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1.8 Associates the logistics and supply chain processes to sea transportation. |
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2) |
Evaluates the structure and basic operations of maritime transport field. |
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2.1
Explains the technical equipment used in ports and the general operations of the operational sites with the handling procedures. |
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2.2
Explains the needs of the ship with how it can be supplied |
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2.3 Recalls the applications related to the carriage of special cargoes. |
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2.4 Lists the documents related to ship, port, freight and transportation, and reports on the processes of fixture and port-fixture process. |
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2.5 Explains the branches of passenger transportation systems and marine tourism. |
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2.6 Lists the types of marine insurance and distinguish the type of insurance to be applied according to the type of cargo and ship. |
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xplains the basic knowledge of law, commerce and business required by national and international maritime transport |
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3.1 Recall the basic principles of law and basic principles of maritime law. |
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3.2 Follows the economic developments in the world economy and transportation sector and associates them with the maritime sector. |
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3.3 Explain the basic business processes and marketing principles. |
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3.4 Specifies the customs procedures to be applied in foreign trade according to the type of cargo to be carried. |
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3.5 Indicates the basic methods used in the field of Marine and Port Management, economic data and methods of accounting for them. |
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3.6 Recalls the basic processes and legislation related to human resources management and organizes the maritime human resources processes. |
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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 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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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 Acquires competency of analyzing and solving the problems. |
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5.2 Has awareness for ethical and social responsibility. |
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5.3 Takes responsibility as a team member in works and operations of his/her field. |
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5.4 Is aware of written, verbal communication and interaction. |
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5.5 Follows the developments of advanced technology and digital transformation. |
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5.6 Acquires the awareness for lifelong learning. |
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5.7 Has awareness about citizenship competency. |
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5.8 Evaluates the developments of his/her field with the understanding of an entrepreneur. |
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5.9 Acquires communication in a Foreign Language (English) competence defined on the level of at least A2 in European Language Portfolio. (In programs whose medium of instruction is English, on the level of B1). |
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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 |
- |
- |
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 |