Information Package

Master's of Sociology without Thesis

SOC519

SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION AND CULTURAL IDENTITY

Course Code
SOC519
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Identification and change of identity
  2. Learn the formation of social change and identity
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components-
Course DescriptionChanges in the concept of identity due to social and cultural transformation constitute the scope of this course. In this context, the definition of identity, its formation, change, the phenomenon of identitylessness and the new meanings of identity in the globalizing world are discussed. At the end of the course, students are expected to learn about social change and identity formation.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction
2nd Week Concept of social transformation
3rd Week The concept of cultural identity
4th Week Class identity
5th Week Identity politics and nationalism I
6th Week Identity politics and nationalism II
7th Week Global politics and identity
8th Week Midterm Exam Week
9th Week Ideology and Cultural Identity I
10th Week Ideology and Cultural Identity II
11th Week Social Media and Cultural Identity
12th Week Politics and Identity Discussions in Turkey I
13th Week Politics and Identity Discussions in Turkey II
14th Week General evaluation
Recommended or Required Reading*Castells, Manuel.2006. Enformasyon Çağı. Kimliğin Gücü. İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları.
*Tok, Nafız. 2003. Kültür, Kimlik ve Siyaset. İstanbul: Ayrıntı Yayınları.
*Larrain, Jorge.1995. İdeoloji ve Kültürel Kimlik.(Çev. Neşenur Domaniç).İstanbul: Sarmal Yayınevi.
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 14 196
Preparation for Final exam 1 12 12
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 2 18 36
Total Work Load301
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10.03
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2
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K4 X
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K6
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K8 X
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K14 X X
K15
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K18 X X