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) |
Explain the information about social work application areas and social work theory. |
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1.1 Explain information about social policy and planning. |
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1.2 Define management in social service organizations. |
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1.3 Explain information about human behavior and social environment. |
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1.4 Explain interdisciplinary knowledge about social work practice in the fields of sociology, psychology and social psychology. |
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1.5 Explain the information in the field of social work legislation and basic law. |
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2) |
Define the risk groups. |
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2.1 Explain the causes of risk groups (children, elderly, disabled, family, women, group). |
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2.2 Explain the ability of counseling to family, women, children, young, disabled, elderly and their families |
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2.3 Dominate public law legislation, professional regulation and legislation, interpret and translate the legislation when necessary |
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2.4 Explain the intervention techniques for children, young, old, disabled, women and family in need of protection. |
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Applies the theoretical knowledge learned in business life for a half year. |
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3.1 Experience all processes in business life. |
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3.2 Takes part in the activities related to the field of education in an enterprise operating in its field. |
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3.3 Compares theoretical knowledge and application. |
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3.4 Comprehend the knowledge and experience in the field |
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Gain the competencies defined as the institutional outcomes of our university at the basic level, developed in line with the expectations of the business world and society |
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4.1 Improves competency in doing business, problem solving and conflict management. |
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4.2 Gains leadership and teamwork competence. |
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4.3 Improves Ethical and Social Responsibility competence. |
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4.4 Improves written and verbal communication and interaction competence. |
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4.5 Gains the competence of Critical Thinking, Creative and Innovative Thinking. |
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4.6 Gains the competence to develop a strategic and entrepreneurial understanding. |
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4.7 Gains the competence of taking responsibility and making independent decisions |
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4.8 Gains the ability to manage change. |
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4.9 Learning to Learning shows competence in Personal and Social Development. |
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4.10 Gains competence to develop Global Perspective. |
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4.11 Improves the ability to use technology and digital competence. |
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4.12 Improves Cultural Consciousness and Expression competence. |
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4.13 Gains Social and Citizenship Competence. |
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4.14 Gains the competence to communicate in a Foreign Language (English) defined at least A2 level of the European Language Portfolio. |
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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 |
- |
- |
2 |
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) |
76 |
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) |
3 |