SOCIOLOGY

Course Description

This introductory course in Sociology begins with an overview of the nature of the discipline, followed by a survey of various aspects of the structures and dynamics of social life. The history of sociology, the views of its founders and the major modern sociological perspectives are examined afterwards. Research methods and theories in sociology are explored to illustrate how thinking sociologically adds to our knowledge of the world around us. In this course, basic topics of sociology such as culture, socialization, media, family, education, social stratification, urbanization, social change are analyzed through different sociological perspectives. The course is accommodated to groups of students with different backgrounds and professional education. Class discussions on covered topics are encouraged and are valuable parts of this course.

SOCIOLOGY

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Learn the meaning of "sociology"
2. 02 Be able to analyse a culture
3. 03 Understand the problem of ethnocentrism
4. 04 Be able to make the difference between crime and deviance
5. 05 Be able to define a "family" in a sociological perspective
6. 06 Learning the importance of objectivity in research
7. 07 Gain an overview of major sociological perspective
8. 08 Be able to understand the difference between common sense and scientific data
9. 09 Be able to think about the importance of socialization
10. 10 be able to connect various social sciences between them

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Sociology; Richard Shaefer; 2014
2. 02 https://courses.lumenlearning.com/wm-introductiontosociology/

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Learn the meaning of "sociology"
2. L02 Be able to analyse a culture
3. L03 Understand the problem of ethnocentrism
4. L04 Be able to make the difference between crime and deviance
5. L05 Be able to define a "family" in a sociological perspective
6. L06 Learning the importance of objectivity in research
7. L07 Gain an overview of major sociological perspective
8. L08 Be able to understand the difference between common sense and scientific data
9. L09 Be able to think about the importance of socialization
10. L10 be able to connect various social sciences between them
11. L11 Can explain fundamental social institutions and their basic properties. SOLO 3
12. L12 Explain the three paradigms (perspectives) in sociology. SOLO 3
13. L13 Can employ sociological imagination in analyzing imaginary or real world cases. SOLO 4
14. L14 Can define how mass media, urbanization, education etc. are approached by the 3 paradigms. SOLO 3
15. L15 Can define the basic concepts of sociology. SOLO 3

Program Outcomes

1. P01 1. Students will be able to recognize the Turkish and global cuisine and techniques associated to these cuisines.
2. P02 2. Students will be able to contribute to the exploration and conservation of Turkish cuisine.
3. P03 3. Students will be able to globally promote the recognition of the rich Turkish cuisine.
4. P04 4. Students will be able to internalize health and safety protocols as the focus of their studies.
5. P05 5. Students will be able to compete at national and international scales.
6. P06 6. Students will be able to pursue the quality and high standards from raw material to the fork.
7. P07 7. Students will be able to organize and manage catering events.
8. P08 8. Students will be able to develop skills to make a team, take on responsibility as well as comply with organizational hierarchy.
9. P09 9. Students will be able to adopt and apply the essential principles of national and international cuisines.
10. P10 10. Students will be able to apply food and beverage cost control methods.
11. P11 10. Öğrenciler, yiyecek-içecek maliyet kontrol yöntemlerini uygulayabilecektir.
12. P12 12. Students will be able to plan and maintain the professional processes.
13. P13 13. Students will be able to acquire and develop entrepreneurial ability.
14. P14 14. Students will be able to develop skills to recognize and practice social and ethical responsibilities.
15. P15 15. Students will be able to have knowledge of a foreign language at basic level.

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