DEPARTMENT OF SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY
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

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) Defines, recognizes and uses the necessary equipment to evaluate language, speech, voice and swallowing disorders. Makes the necessary applications for language and speech disorders.
2) Makes the necessary evaluations, definitions and planning by using theoretical and applied concepts and principles related to the field of speech and language therapy.
3) It considers and respects individual differences, beliefs, customs and traditions.
4) Applies the knowledge and skills learned in the field of speech and language therapy within the framework of ethical principles, changes the practice when necessary and ends the process.
5) It contributes to the production of health policies in accordance with the changing and diversifying health needs of the society in the field of language and speech therapy, and takes initiatives to protect public health.
6) It organizes services in the field of speech and language therapy effectively and adequately, manages and analyzes the business processes necessary for the continuity and development of quality and organizational function, and produces solutions in line with information and evidence against problems.
7) It carries out professional and academic studies independently by using its knowledge and works in cooperation with other professional groups working in this field and takes responsibility.
8) Participates in research and project applications in the field of speech and language therapy by following technological developments.
9) It determines the differences and needs of individuals in daily life, the ways of meeting these needs and their daily activities and determines the practices that will increase the quality of life in this direction and takes part in the regulations.
10) It fulfills all the responsibilities required by its professional performance, combines and integrates its knowledge and practices in the field of language and speech therapy and adopts lifelong learning.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Defines, recognizes and uses the necessary equipment to evaluate language, speech, voice and swallowing disorders. Makes the necessary applications for language and speech disorders.
2)	Makes the necessary evaluations, definitions and planning by using theoretical and applied concepts and principles related to the field of speech and language therapy.
3)	It considers and respects individual differences, beliefs, customs and traditions.
4)	Applies the knowledge and skills learned in the field of speech and language therapy within the framework of ethical principles, changes the practice when necessary and ends the process.
5)	It contributes to the production of health policies in accordance with the changing and diversifying health needs of the society in the field of language and speech therapy, and takes initiatives to protect public health.
6)	It organizes services in the field of speech and language therapy effectively and adequately, manages and analyzes the business processes necessary for the continuity and development of quality and organizational function, and produces solutions in line with information and evidence against problems.
7)	It carries out professional and academic studies independently by using its knowledge and works in cooperation with other professional groups working in this field and takes responsibility.
8)	Participates in research and project applications in the field of speech and language therapy by following technological developments.
9)	It determines the differences and needs of individuals in daily life, the ways of meeting these needs and their daily activities and determines the practices that will increase the quality of life in this direction and takes part in the regulations.
10)	It fulfills all the responsibilities required by its professional performance, combines and integrates its knowledge and practices in the field of language and speech therapy and adopts lifelong learning.

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