Undergraduate Program

First Semester
Crdts Crdts ECTS ECTS
SOC 101
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to the basic concepts and principles of sociology. Includes a variety of theoretical perspectives and research findings that represent both the macro and microanalytical traditions in sociology.
3 3 4 4
AE 111/LIT Critical Skills in Engl. /Engl. Lang. & Lit. Elective 3 3 3 3
EC 101 Principles of Micro Economy 3 3 5 5
HIST/ HUM/PHIL Humanities Elective 3 3 7 7
MATH 105/106 Int. to Fin.Math./ Int. to Calculus for Soc. Sc 4 4 6 6
POLS 101 Int. to Political Science 3 3 6 6
19
19
31
31
Second Semester
Crdts Crdts ECTS ECTS
SOC 108
Sociological Analysis
Analysis of the political, economic and social institutions of society in a comparative and cross-cultural perspective. Emphasis is placed on a historical change and transformation of social structures.
3 3 4 4
AE 112/LIT Critical Skills in Engl./Engl. Lang.&Lit. Elective 3 3 4 4
EC 102 Principles of Macro Economy 3 3 4 4
HIST/ HUM/PHIL Humanities Elective 3 3 7 7
Math./ Science Elective BIO/CHEM/ MATH/PHYS 3 4 5 5
PSY 101 Int. to Psycho. 3 3 5 5
18
19
29
29
Third Semester
Crdts Crdts ECTS ECTS
SOC 221
Social Change and Development
Examination of the content and context of major theories of social change and development. Evaluation of the relevance of these theories to historical experience in different world regions. Current issues in development.
3 3 5 5
SOC 281
Social Anthropology
The general aims, methods and findings of modern anthropology. A comparison of diverse cultures and societies, covering such topics as ecology, economy, politics, kinship, religion, and other belief systems and ritual. Special emphasis is placed upon the significance of symbolism and culture.
3 3 5 5
SOC/COMP Dept./Comp. Elect 3 3 6 6
SOC/COMP Dept./ Comp. Elective 3 3 5 5
-- -- Unrest. Elective 3 3 5 5
TK 221 Turkish I 2 2 3 3
17
17
29
29
Fourth Semester
Crdts Crdts ECTS ECTS
SOC 204
Introduction to Research Methods
An introduction to the methodology and research techniques used in social sciences. The logic of scientific inquiry. Formulation research problems; selection of the appropriate research design. General problems of measurement and data collection techniques.
4 4 7 7
SOC 224/262 Urban Soc./Pop. Studies 3 3 6 6
SOC 272/282/ 284/286 Culture and Society / Peasant St. /Eco. Ant. / Pol. Anth. 3 3 6 6
SOC/COMP Dept./Comp. Elective 3 3 5 5
TK 222 Turkish II 2 2 3 3
-- -- Unrest. Elective 3 3 4 4
18
18
31
31
Fifth Semester
Crdts Crdts ECTS ECTS
SOC / COMP Dept. / Comp. Elect. 3 3 5 5
SOC 303
Social Statistics
A two-semester introduction to techniques of summarizing and interpreting social science data. Descriptive statistics. Probability theory and probability distributions. Decision theory. Testing statistical hypotheses. Statistical estimation. Non-parametric statistics. Correlation and regression analysis.Use of a computer package program designed to process social science data.
Prerequisite
Soc 204
4 4 7 7
SOC 371
History of Sociological Theory
An in-depth analytical study of the principal paradigms that set the groundwork for modern sociology through the writings of Marx, Durkheim and Weber.
3 3 5 5
-- -- Unrest. Elect. 3 3 5 5
COMP -- Comp. Elect. 3 3 5 5
HTR 311 Hist. of Turk. Rep. I 2 2 3 3
18
18
30
30
Sixth Semester
Crdts Crdts ECTS ECTS
SOC 304/306 Data Analysis /Qual. Res. Meth. 4 4 8 8
SOC 324
Power and Inequality
Study of basic concepts, theories, and critical issues in the analysis of structured social inequality. Comparative and historical inquiry into the forms and consequences of stratification, social mobility, and political power.
3 3 5 5
SOC/COMP Dept./Comp. Elect. 3 3 5 5
-- -- Unrest. Elect. 3 3 4 4
COMP -- Comp. Elect. 3 3 5 5
HTR 312 Hist. of Turk. Rep II. 2 2 3 3
18
18
30
30
Seventh Semester
Crdts Crdts ECTS ECTS
SOC -- Dept. Elective 3 3 6 6
SOC -- Dept. Elective 3 3 6 6
SOC 471/ SOC Adv. Iss. in Soc. Th./Dept. Elective 3 3 6 6
SOC/COMP Dept./Comp. Elective 3 3 6 6
-- -- Unrest. Elective 3 3 6 6
15
15
30
30
Eighth Semester
Crdts Crdts ECTS ECTS
SOC -- Dept. Elective 3 3 6 6
SOC 472
Contemporary Social Theories
This course will review in a comparative perspective the recent theoretical and substantive developments in the discipline of sociology. It will focus on the relation between contemporary research and theory.
3 3 6 6
SOC/COMP Dept./Comp. Elective 3 3 6 6
SOC/COMP Dept./Comp. Elective 3 3 6 6
-- -- Unrest. Elective 3 3 6 6
15
15
30
30
Crdts Crdts ECTS ECTS
138
139
240
240

FULFILLMENT OF THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT. THE FUNCTION OF THE ADVISOR IS PURELY CONSULTATIVE.

– Students are obliged to complete all the courses shown in the table above. It is not sufficient to earn an equivalent number of credits.

– Students whose Proficiency Exam scores are B and above are required to take English Language and Literature courses (EL, AL, LIT, ENGL, LING, CL, DRA). Students whose Proficiency Exam scores are C are required to take Advanced English courses (AE 111 and AE 112).

– Hum. (humanities) electives should be selected from among history and philosophy courses.

– Dep. (departmental) electives should be selected from among sociology courses.

– Comp. (complementary) electives should be selected from among history, philosophy, psychology, economic and political science courses. Consent of the advisor is required.

– Unrest. (unrestricted) electives can be taken from any department. However, students are allowed to take at most 3 PA (Pass/Fail) courses to be counted for graduation credits. Consent of the advisor is required.

– PE courses are not counted for graduation credits. 

All courses and course definitions of the sociology department may be seen under the undergraduate catalogue and/or graduate catalogue pages of the university. The links indicated below provide the most recent information about new courses or changes in course titles, definitions or credits as accepted by the university senate. Please check:

http://www.boun.edu.tr/undergraduate/index_tur.html
http://www.boun.edu.tr/graduate/index_tur. html