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. 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 perpectives. The course is accommodated to groups of students with different backgrounds and professional education. Class discussions on topics covered are encouraged and are a valuable part of this course.

SOCIOLOGY

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Define sociological imagination.
2. 02 Describe the relation between sociology and other social sciences.
3. 03 Predict how different sociological prespectives will approach topics like family, education.
4. 04 Compare stratification systems.
5. 05 Describe the steps in social evolution.
6. 06 Explain the fundamental views of the founders of sociology (Comte, Durkheim, Marx, Weber).
7. 07 Describe the steps in sociological research and the difference between quantitative and qualitative methods.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Bozkurt, V. (2015). Değişen Dünyada Sosyoloji. Ekin Kitabevi Yay. Bursa
2. 02 Giddens, A. (2008). Sosyoloji. Kırmızı yayınları, İstanbul.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Define sociological imagination. SOLO 3
2. L02 Describe the relation between sociology and other social sciences. SOLO 3
3. L03 Predict how different sociological prespectives will approach topics like family, education. SOLO 5
4. L04 Compare stratification systems. SOLO 4
5. L05 Describe the steps in social evolution. SOLO 3
6. L06 Explain the fundamental views of the founders of sociology (Comte, Durkheim, Marx, Weber). SOLO 3
7. L07 Describe the steps in sociological research and the difference between quantitative and qualitative methods. SOLO 3

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Integrate knowledge of interior architecture principles, spatial organization, and visual perception to develop user-centered, functional, aesthetically enriching, and innovative spatial solutions.
2. P02 Analyze and evaluate the relationships among user needs, functional constraints, ergonomics, accessibility, and universal design principles to develop interior architecture solutions across different design scales and contexts.
3. P03 Research, analyze, and relate historical, cultural, and theoretical knowledge to justify design decisions that respect local values while responding to global cultural diversity.
4. P04 Communicate design ideas effectively by integrating visual communication tools, manual and digital representation techniques, and appropriate digital technologies, including artificial intelligence-assisted visualization methods, where appropriate.
5. P05 Evaluate and integrate materials, color schemes, lighting, and furniture systems by considering user experience, environmental comfort, technical performance, and sustainability to create high-quality interior environments.
6. P06 Integrate environmental responsibility, occupant health, and ethical principles to develop sustainable, safe, and healthy interior architecture solutions and justify design decisions.
7. P07 Collaborate and coordinate with professionals from architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, and related disciplines by integrating multidisciplinary knowledge to develop comprehensive spatial solutions.
8. P08 Critically evaluate research, contemporary approaches, and artificial intelligence-assisted design and research methods to generate innovative knowledge and design solutions while sustaining lifelong learning and professional development.
9. P09 Justify professional decisions by integrating ethical principles, cultural, societal, and aesthetic responsibilities with the responsible, legal, and ethical use of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence.
10. P10 Plan, manage, and evaluate interior architecture projects by integrating technical systems, user-centered design methods, regulatory requirements, and contemporary digital project management and design technologies.
11. P11 Evaluate and reinterpret existing and historic interiors by integrating conservation principles, adaptive reuse strategies, and digital documentation techniques to support cultural continuity and sustainable heritage conservation.
12. P12 Integrate inclusive and socially responsible design approaches with entrepreneurship, lifelong learning, professional collaboration, and adaptation to technological transformation to contribute to the sustainable advancement of the profession and society.

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