Information Package

Program of Sociology (Turkish)

SOC429

SOCIOLOGY OF ENVIRONMENT

Course Code
SOC429
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 and theoretical discussions of the field of environmental sociology.
  2. They critically evaluate the relationship between human and environment.
  3. Make critical evaluations about the concepts of environment, ecology and sustainability.
  4. Interpret the concepts of culture, environment and consumption relationally.
  5. Discuss the policies that can be developed about environmental problems.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionIn this course, the interrelationship between the individual and the natural environment is discussed from a sociological perspective.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction: What is Environmental Sociology? Concepts
2nd Week Theories in Environmental Sociology
3rd Week Social Institutions and environmental change
4th Week From environmental sociology to global ecosociology
5th Week Environmental Concern
6th Week Social construction of environmental issues and problems
7th Week -----------------------1. MID TERM---------------------
8th Week Media and Environmental Communication
9th Week Science and environmental problems
10th Week Biodiversity loss
11th Week Mobilizing the society for ecological problems
12th Week Presentations
13th Week Presentations
14th Week General Evaluation
Recommended or Required Reading? Tuna, M. (2006). Türkiye?de Çevrecilik. İstanbul: Nobel Yayıncılık.
? M. Bookchin,(1994) Özgürlüğün Ekolojisi, (Çev.Alev Türker) İstanbul, Ayrıntı
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Assignment 1 10
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
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 14 7 98
Preparation for Final exam 1 10 10
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 10 10
Total Work Load174
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.8
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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