Department of Sociology is about researching and addressing the causes, appearances, and results of social facts. It combines critical and theoretical concepts with field research data.
Mission
To cultivate multiple ways of understanding society to create purposeful futures for our students in an ever-evolving employment market by application of sociological knowledge gained through collaborative education, community engagement, and experiential learning; developing transferable skills such as research, professional writing, effective communication, inclusivity, and leadership.
Vision
We envision our students having a transformative impact on society by leading change in their communities through knowledge of social forces and a humanistic worldview.
Faculty members;
Prof. Mehmet Nuri GÜLTEKİN
Prof. Meltem KARADAĞ
Assoc. Prof. Mustafa DOĞANOĞLU (Chair)
Assoc. Prof. Muhsin SOYUDOĞAN
Asst. Prof. Şenay LEYLA KUZU
Asst. Prof. Atik ASLAN (Vice Chair)
Asst. Prof. Nur İNCETAHTACI GÜNAL
Asst. Prof. Semra AKAY
Asst. Prof. Ayşegül YILDIRIM
Asst. Prof. Rime Hanane ABDALLİ (Visiting)
Lect. Harun Cengiz KARAYAKUPOĞLU
Rsrc. Asst. Ümran AÇIKGÖZ
Rsrc. Asst. Murat KAYA
Department of Sociology offers very range courses and research opportunities on:
- Classical and Contemporary Sociological Theories
- Sociology of Literature
- Sociology of the Middle East
- Historical Sociology
- Gender and Society
- Urban Sociology
- Rural Sociology
- Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods
- Social Stratification
- Social Change and Development
- Sociology of Migration