DEPARTMENT OF SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (ENGLISH)
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

5010003058

Ders İsmi:

Cultural Theory

Ders Yarıyılı:

Fall

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2		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:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator :

Öğr.Gör. Erkan KOLAT

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Gökben GÜÇLÜ

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:	In this course students will have an understanding of what culture means and what constitutes culture in detail.
Course Content:	Culture, concepts in culture,theoretical perspectives on culture.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to define what is culture, what are the elements of culture and theoretical perspectives on culture.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Students will gain an awarenes about values, beliefs, and norms.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Students can establish relationships with individuals from different cultures and acts with the awareness of being respectful to their cultures and identities.
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the Course	-
2)	What is culture?	Introduction to Sociology- 10th edition - Henry Tischler- Cengage Learning- 2011 Chapter 3 page 50-74
3)	Components of culture material culture and nonmaterial cultural	Introduction to Sociology- 10th edition - Henry Tischler- Cengage Learning- 2011 Chapter 3 page 50-74
4)	Kültürel Evrenseller	Introduction to Sociology- 10th edition - Henry Tischler- Cengage Learning- 2011 Chapter 3 page 50-74
5)	Cultural Universals	Introduction to Sociology- 10th edition - Henry Tischler- Cengage Learning- 2011 Chapter 3 page 50-74
6)	Ethnocentrism and Cultural Relativism	Introduction to Sociology- 10th edition - Henry Tischler- Cengage Learning- 2011 Chapter 3 page 50-74
7)	Culture Shock	Introduction to Sociology- 10th edition - Henry Tischler- Cengage Learning- 2011 Chapter 3 page 50-74
8)	MID-TERM	Class Notes
9)	Elements of culture	Introduction to Sociology- 10th edition - Henry Tischler- Cengage Learning- 2011 Chapter 3 page 50-74
10)	Sub culture and cultural change	Introduction to Sociology- 10th edition - Henry Tischler- Cengage Learning- 2011 Chapter 3 page 50-74
11)	High, Low, and Popular Culture	Introduction to Sociology- 10th edition - Henry Tischler- Cengage Learning- 2011 Chapter 3 page 50-74
12)	Popular Culture	Introduction to Sociology- 10th edition - Henry Tischler- Cengage Learning- 2011 Chapter 3 page 50-74
13)	Popular Culture	Introduction to Sociology- 10th edition - Henry Tischler- Cengage Learning- 2011 Chapter 3 page 50-74
14)	Theoretical Perspectives on Culture	Introduction to Sociology- 10th edition - Henry Tischler- Cengage Learning- 2011 Chapter 3 page 50-74
15)	Revision	Class Notes
16)	FINAL EXAMS	Class Notes

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Concepts Of Culture- art, politics, and society –ed.by Adam Muller- University of Calgary Press, 2005 Culture and Society- David Oswell- Sage Publications-2006 Introduction to Sociology- 10th edition - Henry Tischler- Cengage Learning- 2011
References:	Concepts Of Culture- art, politics, and society –ed.by Adam Muller- University of Calgary Press, 2005 Culture and Society- David Oswell- Sage Publications-2006 Introduction to Sociology- 10th edition - Henry Tischler- Cengage Learning- 2011

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) Competent knowledge of mathematics, science and technology, and computer engineering; ability to apply this knowledge to engineering solutions.
2) Skills to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools required for analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to investigate complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6) Ability to work effectively in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; Knowledge of at least one foreign language; the ability to write and understand written reports effectively, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to constantly renew oneself.
9) Acting in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility awareness; information about standards used in engineering applications.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about the universal and social effects of engineering applications on health, environment and safety and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Competent knowledge of mathematics, science and technology, and computer engineering; ability to apply this knowledge to engineering solutions.
2)	Skills to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results.
3)	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4)	Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools required for analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5)	Ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to investigate complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6)	Ability to work effectively in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7)	Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; Knowledge of at least one foreign language; the ability to write and understand written reports effectively, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8)	Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to constantly renew oneself.
9)	Acting in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility awareness; information about standards used in engineering applications.
10)	Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation; information about sustainable development.
11)	Knowledge about the universal and social effects of engineering applications on health, environment and safety and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Anlatım
Okuma
Soru cevap/ Tartışma

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 50
Semester Final Exam	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	16	2	32
Study Hours Out of Class	14	2	28
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			62