Faculty Of Economıc, Admınıstratıve And Socıal Scıences
Economıcs (Englısh)

Course Information

INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
Code Semester Theoretical Practice National Credit ECTS Credit
Hour / Week
SOC104 Spring 3 0 3 5

Prerequisites and co-requisites
Language of instruction English
Type Required
Level of Course Bachelor's
Lecturer Assoc. Prof. Hiroki WAKAMATSU (Ph.D)
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Suggested Subject none
Professional practise ( internship ) None
Objectives of the Course Course aims to equip the students with the knowledge and understanding of sociological concepts, theories, methods and research findings, as well as sociological principles, perspectives and applications.
Contents of the Course This course is an introduction to sociology as a way of understanding the world. Sociology is a field of study that explains social, political, and economic phenomena in terms of social structures, social forces, and group relations. I will introduce you to the field by focusing on several important sociological topics, including socialization, culture, the social construction of knowledge, inequality, race and ethnic relations, poverty, and political sociology.

Learning Outcomes of Course

# Learning Outcomes
1 recognize society's organization, purpose and characteristics.
2 identify what sociology covers as a field and how social events are shaped by social and historical forces recognize how both biological and social/cultural factors affect our development and socialization as human beings
3 nterpret the relationship between sociological findings and everyday life, including contemporary social, cultural and political issues.
4 Explain different sociological perspectives
5 Interpret social events in a sociological perspective

Course Syllabus

# Subjects Teaching Methods and Technics
1 What is Sociology lecture
2 Sociological Perspective lecture
3 Sociological Theories lecture
4 Culture, Society and the Individual lecture
5 Socialization lecture
6 Society and Social Interaction lecture
7 Social Groups lecture
8 midterm
9 Deviance and Crime lecture
10 Deviance and Crime lecture
11 Social Stratification lecture
12 Politics lecture
13 Education lecture
14 Economic Life lecture
15 Social Change and Globalization lecture
16 Final Exam

Course Syllabus

# Material / Resources Information About Resources Reference / Recommended Resources
1 Anthony Giddens; Introduction to Sociology, WW Norton Company, New York & London, 1996 ISBN-0-393 96868-5

Method of Assessment

# Weight Work Type Work Title
1 40% Mid-Term Exam Mid-Term Exam
2 60% Final Exam Final Exam

Relationship between Learning Outcomes of Course and Program Outcomes

# Learning Outcomes Program Outcomes Method of Assessment
1 recognize society's organization, purpose and characteristics. 2 1͵2
2 identify what sociology covers as a field and how social events are shaped by social and historical forces recognize how both biological and social/cultural factors affect our development and socialization as human beings 2 1͵2
3 nterpret the relationship between sociological findings and everyday life, including contemporary social, cultural and political issues. 7 1͵2
4 Explain different sociological perspectives 2 1͵2
5 Interpret social events in a sociological perspective 1͵13͵14 1͵2
PS. The numbers, which are shown in the column Method of Assessment, presents the methods shown in the previous table, titled as Method of Assessment.

Work Load Details

# Type of Work Quantity Time (Hour) Work Load
1 Course Duration 14 3 42
2 Course Duration Except Class (Preliminary Study, Enhancement) 14 3 42
3 Presentation and Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
4 Web Research, Library and Archival Work 0 0 0
5 Document/Information Listing 0 0 0
6 Workshop 0 0 0
7 Preparation for Midterm Exam 1 25 25
8 Midterm Exam 1 7 7
9 Quiz 0 0 0
10 Homework 0 0 0
11 Midterm Project 0 0 0
12 Midterm Exercise 0 0 0
13 Final Project 0 0 0
14 Final Exercise 0 0 0
15 Preparation for Final Exam 1 27 27
16 Final Exam 1 7 7
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