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Course Name
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Principles of Social Sciences II
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week)
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Application/Lab
(hour/week)
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Local Credits
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ECTS
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GEHU 218
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Fall/Spring
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3
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0
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3
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6
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Prerequisites
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None
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Course Language
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English
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Course Type
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Service Course
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Course Level
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First Cycle
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Mode of Delivery
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- |
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Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
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Discussion
Q&A
Lecture / Presentation
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National Occupation Classification
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-
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Course Coordinator
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Course Lecturer(s)
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Assistant(s)
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- |
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Course Objectives
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To provide students with an indepth understanding of modernity with reference to its social, cultural, political and economic formations. |
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Learning Outcomes
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Content
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PC Sub
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* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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| 1 | will be able to discuss the significance of Renaissance and Reformation movements in the history of Western thought. | | | | | | | | 2 | will be able to discuss the contributions of the enlightenment thought to the rise of modern/secular/rational society. | | | | | | | | 3 | will be able to discuss the transformations in the types of political control in Western history and the rise of modern state. | | | | | | | | 4 | will be able to elaborate on the transformed nature of economy and society with regard to the development of industrial capitalism and its impact on individual, workplace, and production relations. | | | | | | | | 5 | will be able to realize gender inequalities and discuss its transformation under modern conditions. | | | | | | | | 6 | will be able to discuss the declining impact of religion on social structures and individual in modern context with reference to secularization and sacralization processes. | | | | | | | | 7 | will be able to discuss the social, political and economic impacts of globalization. | | | | | | |
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Course Description
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The course involves a careful study of the formation of various aspects of modern societies. It examines the key ideas of the Enlightenment, the development of the modern state, the economic formation of modernity, the relevance of class and gender issues to industrial societies, and the political and cultural significance of religion, secularism and ideology in the modern world. |
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Related Sustainable Development Goals
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Core Courses |
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| Major Area Courses |
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| Supportive Courses |
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| Media and Management Skills Courses |
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| Transferable Skill Courses |
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WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
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Week |
Subjects |
Related Preparation |
Learning Outcome
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| 1 |
Introduction |
Presentation and an overview of the course, course organization, requirements, and methods of evaluation |
| 2 |
Renaissance and Reformation |
Reader: 2nd Week |
| 3 |
Renaissance and Reformation |
Reader: 2nd Week |
| 4 |
Movie Screening |
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| 5 |
In-class exam |
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| 6 |
Enlightenment |
Reader: 4th Week |
| 7 |
Birth of Modern Power and Authority |
Reader: 6th Week |
| 8 |
Midterm |
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| 9 |
The Emergence of Modern Economy |
Reader: 8th Week |
| 10 |
Transformation of Social Structure: Class |
Reader: 8th Week |
| 11 |
Transformation of Social Structure: Gender |
Reader: 12th Week |
| 12 |
Movie Screening and Discussion |
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| 13 |
Transformation of Social Structure: Religion |
Reader: 7th week |
| 14 |
Transformation of Social Sructure: Globalization |
Movie Screeninig and discussion |
| 15 |
Review of the Semester |
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| 16 |
Final Exam |
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Course Notes/Textbooks
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Textbook will be uploaded to Blackboard/GEHU 218/Materials section.
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Suggested Readings/Materials
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EVALUATION SYSTEM
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Semester Activities
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Number |
Weigthing |
LO 1 | LO 2 | LO 3 | LO 4 | LO 5 | LO 6 | LO 7 |
| Participation |
-
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-
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| Laboratory / Application |
-
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-
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| Field Work |
-
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-
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
1
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15
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| Portfolio |
-
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-
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| Homework / Assignments |
-
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-
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| Presentation / Jury |
-
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-
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| Project |
-
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-
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| Seminar / Workshop |
-
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-
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| Oral Exams |
-
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-
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| Midterm |
1
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40
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| Final Exam |
1
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45
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| Total |
3
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100
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| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
2
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60
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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40
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| Total |
3 |
100 |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
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Semester Activities
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Number |
Duration (Hours) |
Workload |
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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3
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48
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Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
-
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-
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-
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
15
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3
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45
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| Field Work |
-
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-
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-
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
-
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-
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| Portfolio |
-
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-
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| Homework / Assignments |
-
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-
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| Presentation / Jury |
-
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| Project |
-
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| Seminar / Workshop |
-
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-
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| Oral Exam |
-
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-
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-
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| Midterms |
1
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21
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21
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| Final Exam |
1
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33
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33
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Total |
147
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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PC Sub |
Program Competencies/Outcomes
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* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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1 |
To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Industrial Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve Industrial Engineering problems.
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2 |
To be able to identify, formulate and solve complex Industrial Engineering problems by using state-of-the-art methods, techniques and equipment; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
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3 |
To be able to analyze a complex system, process, device or product, and to design with realistic limitations to meet the requirements using modern design techniques.
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4 |
To be able to choose and use the required modern techniques and tools for Industrial Engineering applications; to be able to use information technologies efficiently.
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To be able to design and do simulation and/or experiment, collect and analyze data and interpret the results for investigating Industrial Engineering problems and Industrial Engineering related research areas.
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6 |
To be able to work efficiently in Industrial Engineering disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.
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7 |
To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively; to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions
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8 |
To have knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of Industrial Engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to be aware of the legal consequences of Industrial Engineering solutions.
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9 |
To be aware of professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge of the standards used in Industrial Engineering practice.
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10 |
To have knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to be aware of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.
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11 |
To be able to collect data in the area of Industrial Engineering; to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language.
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12 |
To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently.
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13 |
To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Industrial Engineering.
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*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
