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SOS 315 - Economy and Society

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences · Sociology (English 30%) · Undergraduate

ECTS: 5 T+P+L: 3+0+0 Departmental Elective
Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Muhammed Fatih KARAKAYA

Course Objective

This course is designed to help students understand the interaction between economy and society and the effects of this relationship on social structures. Students will learn how economic systems shape social structures, the consequences of economic crises on society, and how social movements interact with economic change.

Course Content

The course discusses the relationship between economy and society, how economic systems affect social structures, and the connection between social change and economic developments. Students will explore how globalization, income inequality, economic crises, and social movements transform society. Additionally, topics such as labor life, education, technology, and sustainable development will be covered.

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. To explain the interaction between economy and society.
  2. To analyze the effects of different economic systems on social structures.
  3. To discuss the societal consequences of economic crises.
  4. To examine the relationship between social movements and economic change.

Core Area Distribution

(22) Humanities%40 (34) Business and Administration%60

Teaching Methods

ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussion

Assessment & Evaluation

Testing (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)

ECTS / Workload

ActivityQuantityDuration (h)Total Workload
Course Duration (Including Exam Week)14342
Out of Class Study Period14342
Midterm188
Quiz000
Assignment000
Practice000
Final11212