SOCIOLOGY

The main objective of Department of Sociology at İstanbul Medeniyet University is to comprehend and interpret the social actions, concepts and experiences in Turkey and all around the world. With a particular focus on social change and transformation, social interaction, as well as on social movements, the department aims to develop a multi-dimensional perspective on various different social issues. The analysis of migration movements and bureaucratic structures are among the main areas of study which also contribute to a further interest in urbanization patterns and political economy of development from a macro-sociological point of view. Moreover, the analysis of components of culture throughout a comprehensive examination of social institutions such as family, education and religion, is highly emphasized with a particular interest in social interactions from a micro-sociological point of view. The Department of Sociology at İstanbul Medeniyet University therefore seeks to train competent sociologists who have comprehensive knowledge of sociological theories and are well-equipped in the usage and application of sociological research methods.