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Program of Sociology (English)

SOCI327

VILLAGE-TOWN AND URBAN SOCIOLOGY

Course Code
SOCI327
Semester
Fifth Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study3
SemesterFifth Term (Fall)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Recognize the basic concepts of rural sociology.
  2. Discuss the urban theories developed by thinkers in the 19th century.
  3. Discuss the urban theories developed by the Chicago school.
  4. Plans a field research on Turkey's urbanization process and implements it through in-depth interviews with the participants.
  5. Analyzes a field research on Turkey's urbanization process by reporting.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionIn this course, rural sociology, town sociology and urban sociology, which are among the main topics of sociology, will be examined. Basic concepts, urban development, urbanization theories, Turkey's urbanization process are also examined in this course.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to the Course - Key Concepts
2nd Week Rural Sociology
3rd Week Formation of Cities I
4th Week Formation of Cities II
5th Week Urbanization Theories I
6th Week Urbanization Theories II
7th Week Urbanization in Turkey I
8th Week Mid-Term
9th Week Urbanization in Turkey II
10th Week Urban Transformation
11th Week Housing and Urban Rights
12th Week Film Screening: Baraka
13th Week Presentations
14th Week Presentations
15th Week Course Evaluation
Recommended or Required ReadingArı, O. (1985) Köy Sosyolojisi Okuma Kitabı. Boğaziçi Üniversitesi Yayınevi.
Bal, H. (2015) Kent Sosyolojisi. Sentez Yayıncılık
Kıray, M. (2000/1964) Ereğli / Ağır Sanayiden Önce Bir Sahil Kasabası.
Bağlam Yayıncılık
Lin, J. and Christopher Mele (Eds) (2005) The Urban Sociology Reader. New
York: Routledge
Miles, M. And Tim Hall, Iain Borden (eds) (2004). The City Cultures Reader.
London and New York: Routledge
Sharma, R. K. (2004). Rural Sociology. New Delhi: Atlantic Publishers and
Distributors
Türkdoğan, O. (2006). Türkiye'de Köy Sosyolojisi. Iq Kültür Sanat Yayıncılık.
Uğurlu, Ö. ve diğerleri (Eds). (2010) Türkiye Perspektifinden Kent Sosyolojisi
Çalışmaları, Örgün Yayınevi
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 45
Assignment 1 10
Total(%) 55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 45
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 4 4
Preparation for Final exam 1 50 50
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 45 45
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 1 3 3
Total Work Load149
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.96
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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K3 X
K4 X X
K5 X X
K6 X X X X
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