Networked Social Space(SOC402)
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOC402 | Networked Social Space | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
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| Admission Requirements |
| Language of Instruction | English |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Level | Bachelor Degree |
| Course Instructor(s) | Bürge Elvan ERGİNLİ erginlie@gmail.com (Email) |
| Assistant | |
| Objective | The main course goals are to realize the difference between substantial and relational thinking, to learn to apply network theory to practical problems in and about social space, to conduct research into new forms of ties between social entities in the changing world, present the results in academic way and to develop critical, reflexive attitude and give constructive feedback to others. |
| Content |
The concept of social space is frequently used in social studies, although its definitions may vary according to different approaches. One of the plenty of approaches to social space is the network approach which examines social entities by considering their interdependency. On the basis of recent network literature, the course Networked Social Space focuses on how social actions occur in a networked social space, and subsequently, what role physical space plays in the formation, continuation or extinction of the relationships which generates social space. The seminar gives insights in theoretical aspects (relational thinking and the interplay between networks, social and physical space), methodological aspects (how to study networked space) and practical aspects (how can network theory and analysis be applied in social studies) of networked social space. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The course aims at developing students to gaining a critical, reflexive attitude towards (social) scientific literature, to improve the written and oral presentation skills, and the academic skills of giving and receiving constructive feedback. These goals will be examined in the form of an individual literature review (assignment 1), group report to be presented both as a written report (assignment 5) and as oral presentation in the mid-term and at the end of the course (assignment 4). The students are expected to give serious feedback to their peers (assignment 2). The students are also expected to draw and evaluate their own personal networks. 1) individual assignment (literature review): 10% 2) giving peer-feedback 10% 3) introducing individual personal networks 10% 4) mid-term and end presentation 20% (both 10%) 5) group assignment (research into networked space): 40% 6) mid-term exam: 10% |
| Teaching and Learning Methods | Lectures, discussion lectures, workshop |
| References |
In addition to this obligatory reading, students are expected to collect and use 5 articles relevant to their own literature reviews. WEEK 3: Emirbayer, M. (1997). Manifesto for a Relational Sociology. American Journal of Sociology, 103(2), 281–317. https://doi.org/10.1086/231209 Pattison, P., & Robins, G. (2004). Building Models for Social Space: Neighourhood-based Models for Social Networks and Affiliation Structures. Mathématiques et Sciences Humaines. Mathematics and Social Sciences, (168), 11–29. https://doi.org/10.4000/msh.2937 WEEK 6: Berkowitz, S. D. (1982). An Introduction to Structural Analysis: The Network Approach to Social Research. Toronto: Butterworths. Wellman, B. (1983). Network Analysis: Some Basic Principles. Sociological Theory, 1, 155–200. https://doi.org/10.2307/202050 Scott, J. (2000). Social network analysis: a handbook (2nd Edition). London?; Thousands Oaks, Calif: SAGE Publications. WEEK 8: Borgatti, S. P., & Everett, M. G. (1992). Notions of Position in Social Network Analysis. Sociological Methodology, 22, 1. https://doi.org/10.2307/270991 Faust, K., & Wasserman, S. (1992). Blockmodels: Interpretation and evaluation. Social Networks, 14(1–2), 5–61. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8733(92)90013-W WEEK 11: Van Eijk, G. (2010). Unequal networks: spatial segregation, relationships and inequality in the city. Delft: Delft Univ Press. Granovetter, M. (1973). The Strength of Weak Ties. American Journal of Sociology, 78(6), 1360–1380. WEEK 12: Bridge, G. (2002). The Neighbourhood and Social Networks. ESRC Centre for Neighbourhood Research, (CNR Paper 4). Wellman, B. (1979). The Community Question: The Intimate Networks of East Yorkers. American Journal of Sociology, 84(5), 1201–1231. Hampton, K. N., & Wellman, B. (2002). The not so Global Village of Netville. In B. Wellman & C. Haythornthwaite (Eds.), The Internet in Everyday Life (pp. 345–371). Blackwell Publishers Ltd. https://doi.org/10.1002/9780470774298.ch12 |
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Contribution to Overall Grade
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade | 5 | 60 |
| Contribution of final exam to overall grade | 1 | 40 |
| Toplam | 6 | 100 |
In-Term Studies
| Number | Contribution | |
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| Presentation | 2 | 20 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 10 |
| Other Applications | 2 | 20 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 1 | 40 |
| Reports | 1 | 10 |
| Toplam | 7 | 100 |
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| Activities | Number | Period | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Other Applications | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Reports | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Learning Diary | 5 | 8 | 40 |
| Total Workload | 147 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 | 5,88 | ||
| Credits ECTS | 6 | ||