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EDS102

EDUCATIONAL SOCIOLOGY

Course Code
EDS102
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterSecond Term (Spring)
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Understands the social aspect of education.
  2. Understands that it is a technical discipline that focuses on the solution of all kinds of problems.
  3. Scans scientific research in the field of sociology of education.
  4. Analyzes the relationship between education and society.
  5. Understands basic sociological theories.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionBasic concepts of sociology; the importance of sociology of education, pioneers of sociology and views on education; education in terms of basic sociological theories; social processes (socialization, social stratification, social mobility, social change, etc.) and education; social institutions (family, religion, economy, politics) and education; Development of sociology and sociology of education in Turkey; culture and education; The school as a social, cultural, moral system and community. The role of education in social change.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to the Course
2nd Week Main Concepts of Sociology
3rd Week Main Theories of Sociology
4th Week Societal Processes (socialization, class, mobilization, change etc) and education
5th Week Pioneers of Sociology (Durkheim, Comte, K. Marx, E. D.) and their views on education, Development of Sociology of Education in Turkey
6th Week Relationship between social institutions and education
7th Week Equality of Educational Opportunity and Family
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Significance of Sociology of Education and its link with other disciplines
10th Week School as a social, cultural and ethical system and community
11th Week Democracy, education and equality of rights
12th Week Culture and education
13th Week Social change
14th Week Education and Development
15th Week Evaluation
Recommended or Required ReadingErgün, M. (1994). Eğitim sosyolojisi. Ankara: Ocak Yayınları
Tezcan, M. (1997). Eğitim sosyolojisi. Ankara Üniversitesi Eğitim Bilimleri Fakültesi.
Özdemir, M. Ç. (2014). Eğitim sosyolojisi. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
Durkheim, E. (2016). Eğitim ve Sosyoloji. Pinhan Yayınları
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Project
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
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 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 1 16 16
Course hours 13 2 26
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 17 17
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Total Work Load90
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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