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Program of Sociology (Turkish)

SOC424

URBAN SOCIOLOGY STUDIES

Course Code
SOC424
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Evaluate the basic concepts of urban sociology.
  2. Gain knowledge about the emergence and structures of cities.
  3. Discuss theories about urban sociology.
  4. Make evaluations about city life and culture.
  5. Evaluate the urbanization processes of Turkey sociologically.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesYes(SOC327)
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionIn this course, urban sociology, one of the most important sub-branches of sociology, is examined in detail. Subjects such as urban theories, contemporary cities, the effects of digital processes on cities and urbanization, and the effects of social changes on cities are examined in detail.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Urban sociology as a concept, Urban and social theory, Buildings of cities
2nd Week First cities, Ancient Greek and Roman cities
3rd Week Medieval and New Age Cities
4th Week Modern city, industrialization and migration
5th Week Classical Macro City Theories
6th Week Classical Micro City Theories
7th Week Contemporary Theories-Chicago School
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Contemporary Theories-Critical Approach
10th Week Informal City, Divided Cities, Gentrification, Urban Renewal, Migration, Globalization
11th Week Urban structures, local governments
12th Week Urbanization experience of Turkey 1920-1960
13th Week Urbanization Experience of Turkey 1960-1980
14th Week Urbanization Experience of Turkey After 1980
Recommended or Required Reading* Duru, Bülent; Alkan, Ayten (Der. Ve Çev.), 20.Yüzyıl Kenti, Ankara: İmge, 2002

* Gottdiener, Mark; Hutchison, Ray. The New Urban Sociology, Fourth Edition, Westview Press, 2010.

* Kaya,Tülay The Chicago School: A Perspective Peculiar to Chicago". Sosyoloji Dergisi 3 (2011): 365-381

*Lin, Jan; Mele, Christopher. The Urban Sociology Reader, London and New York: Routledge, 2013

*Rana A. Aslanoğlu, Kent, Kimlik ve Küreselleşme, Bursa: Asa Kitabevi Yayınları, 1998

*Tuna, Korkut, Şehirlerin Ortaya Çıkışı ve Yaygınlaşması Üzerine Sosyolojik Bir Deneme, İstanbul Üniversitesi Edebiyat Fakültesi Yayınları, 1987

*Uğurlu, Ö., Kanbak A., Şiriner M., Pınarcıoğlu N. Ş (der) Kent Sosyolojisi Çalışmaları, Ankara: İmge Kitabevi,2010
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 1 3 3
Preparation for Final exam 1 50 50
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 50 50
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 2 2
Total Work Load151
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.03
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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