DEPARTMENT OF MIDWIFERY
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

5010003033

Ders İsmi:

Health Sociology and Politics

Ders Yarıyılı:

Spring
Fall

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	0	2	3

Language of instruction:

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Type of course:

Üniversite Seçmeli

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Course Coordinator :

Öğr.Gör. Erkan KOLAT

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Tümer ULUS

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:	The course aims to develop the ability to analyze the health and health care as a sociological phenomenon. In this context it also aims to review various topics pertinent to the social and cultural organization of health, illness and medicine.
Course Content:	This lesson covers the medical profession, the social context of health and illness, the definition of health and illness, the social causes of illness, disability, doctor-patient relations, health institutions, health management and institutionalization.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Students gain a broad perspective in the sociology of health
2) Students describe and evaluate social and cultural factors associated with health and illness issues.
3) Students describe the roles of health practitioners and the institutional context of health.
4) Students analyze health, illness, and medical issues from a sociological perspective.
5) Students critically evaluate significant social issues these pertain to contemporary society.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Defining health and disease	Reading-research
2)	The social context of health and illness	Reading-research
3)	The social causes of disease	Reading-research
4)	The modern rise of population	Reading-research
5)	Health and the profession of medicine	Reading-research
6)	Lay concepts of health	Reading-research
7)	Experiencing illness	Reading-research
8)	Midterm exam
9)	Ill bodies in society	Reading-research
10)	The process of disability	Reading-research
11)	The doctor’s remit	Reading-research
12)	Doctor–patient relationships	Reading-research
13)	Difficulties in medicine	Reading-research
14)	Healthcare organization	Reading-research
15)	Governmentality and institutionalization in health	Reading-research
16)	Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	BRADBY Hannah, Sociology An Introduction, SAGE Publications Ltd, 2009. PURDY Michael, Sociology and Politics of Health, Routledge, 2001. CİNHİRLİOĞLU Zafer, Sağlık Sosyolojisi, Nobel akademik yayıncılık, 2021
References:	BRADBY Hannah, Sociology An Introduction, SAGE Publications Ltd, 2009. PURDY Michael, Sociology and Politics of Health, Routledge, 2001. CİNHİRLİOĞLU Zafer, Sağlık Sosyolojisi, Nobel akademik yayıncılık, 2021

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Have the theoretical knowledge and skills to fulfill their roles and responsibilities related to the midwifery discipline.
2) Have the ability to identify, define, decide, problem-solve, problem-solving, critical thinking, and leadership skills in midwifery practice and selects and applies appropriate analysis and intervention approaches.
3) Have the ability to understand, interpret, and solve problems related to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care of women and newborns with a holistic perspective and contemporary methods.
4) To have strong communication and effective working skills both within and between disciplines individually.
5) Takes at least two out-of-field courses in the education program.
6) Have the ability to develop, select, and use up-to-date and functional tools related to the midwifery profession, as well as the ability to use information technologies effectively.
7) Have the ability to communicate verbally and in writing in Turkish and knows at least one foreign language.
8) Takes part in scientific and social projects in individual and professional development, follows developments in science and technology, and adopts lifelong learning and continuous development as a principle.
9) Has the ability to design studies related to the midwifery discipline, collect data, analyze, interpret, and report the results.
10) To be aware of the universal and social effects and legal consequences of midwifery practices.
11) Provides rights-based and individual-centered care by adopting professional ethical principles and values.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Have the theoretical knowledge and skills to fulfill their roles and responsibilities related to the midwifery discipline.
2)	Have the ability to identify, define, decide, problem-solve, problem-solving, critical thinking, and leadership skills in midwifery practice and selects and applies appropriate analysis and intervention approaches.
3)	Have the ability to understand, interpret, and solve problems related to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care of women and newborns with a holistic perspective and contemporary methods.
4)	To have strong communication and effective working skills both within and between disciplines individually.
5)	Takes at least two out-of-field courses in the education program.
6)	Have the ability to develop, select, and use up-to-date and functional tools related to the midwifery profession, as well as the ability to use information technologies effectively.
7)	Have the ability to communicate verbally and in writing in Turkish and knows at least one foreign language.
8)	Takes part in scientific and social projects in individual and professional development, follows developments in science and technology, and adopts lifelong learning and continuous development as a principle.
9)	Has the ability to design studies related to the midwifery discipline, collect data, analyze, interpret, and report the results.
10)	To be aware of the universal and social effects and legal consequences of midwifery practices.
11)	Provides rights-based and individual-centered care by adopting professional ethical principles and values.

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Anlatım

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Semester Final Exam	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100