Social Service
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences
Programme of Social Service
Course Details
Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences
Programme of Social Service
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03061012 | Non-Governmental Organizations and Social Work | 2025 | Autumn | 5 | 3+0+0 | 4 | 4 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Anlatım |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | Yoktur |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Lect. Dr. Seyfettin KURT |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lect. Dr. Seyfettin KURT | CZ-06 | [email protected] | 7883 | Tuesday 09.00-12.00 |
Course Content
The concepts of civil society, democracy and participation, the role and importance of non-governmental organizations in terms of social development, cooperation, solidarity and change; the concept of volunteering and its importance in terms of social services; The role of the social worker in the establishment, functioning and development of non-governmental organizations, the function and importance of non-governmental organizations in the presentation of social services and the solution of social problems constitute the content of the course.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course; It is to explain the development of the concept of civil society, the aims, organizations, activities and forms of communication of non-governmental organizations in the global world, and the importance of non-governmental organizations in social work practices.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P2 | Has knowledge of contemporary management in human service organizations. | 5 |
| P6 | Has the ability to conduct scientific research specific to the field. | 4 |
| P8 | Has the ability to observe human rights and social justice in practice. | 5 |
| P9 | Works with colleagues and other professionals. | 5 |
| P11 | Follows social policies. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Explains the basic principles of quality management, agile management and sustainability approaches. | P.2.2 | 1 |
| O2 | Analyses quality management processes in humanitarian service organisations. | P.2.4 | 1 |
| O3 | Designs original projects focused on social responsibility and sustainability. | P.2.5 | 1 |
| O4 | Evaluates management practices in humanitarian service organisations in terms of effectiveness and efficiency from a social service perspective. | P.2.6 | 1 |
| O5 | Prepares a scientific report using the research data obtained. | P.6.5 | 1 |
| O6 | Analyses structural factors that create inequality in access to resources in society. | P.8.4 | 1 |
| O7 | Plans and implements social service programmes in collaboration with colleagues and professionals from other disciplines. | P.9.3 | 1 |
| O8 | Designs interdisciplinary joint service models and intervention plans while maintaining professional boundaries. | P.9.5 | 1 |
| O9 | It participates in decision-making processes by developing policy, plan and programme proposals for the social services sector based on scientific knowledge. | P.11.5 | 1 |
| O10 | Critically evaluates the impact of social policies on service delivery and access. | P.11.6 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Historical development of the concept of civil society |
| 2 | State-civil society relationship |
| 3 | State civil society relationship |
| 4 | Discussion of concepts related to civil society (ethnicity, nation-state, democracy, volunteerism, hegemony) |
| 5 | Civil society and nationalism debates |
| 6 | Civil society and nationalism debates |
| 7 | Midterm |
| 8 | Civil society and religion debates |
| 9 | Civil society and religion debates |
| 10 | Civil society in Turkey |
| 11 | Civil society organizations and social change |
| 12 | Globalization and civil society |
| 13 | NGOs and social work |
| 14 | General Evaluation of the Course |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Erdoğan Tosun, G. (2001). Demokratikleşme perspektifinden devlet-sivil toplum ilişkisi [The state-civil society relationship from the perspective of democratization]. Alfa. |
| Keane, J. (Ed.). (1993). Sivil toplum ve devlet [Civil society and the state]. Renk. | |
| Türkiye Ekonomik ve Toplumsal Tarih Vakfı. (1998). Önde gelen STK'lar [Leading NGOs]. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterms | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 21 | 21 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 120 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 4 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P2 | P6 | P8 | P9 | P11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Explains the basic principles of quality management, agile management and sustainability approaches. | 4 | - | - | - | - |
| O2 | Analyses quality management processes in humanitarian service organisations. | 5 | - | - | - | - |
| O3 | Designs original projects focused on social responsibility and sustainability. | 4 | - | - | - | - |
| O4 | Evaluates management practices in humanitarian service organisations in terms of effectiveness and efficiency from a social service perspective. | 5 | - | - | - | - |
| O5 | Prepares a scientific report using the research data obtained. | - | 4 | - | - | - |
| O6 | Analyses structural factors that create inequality in access to resources in society. | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| O7 | Plans and implements social service programmes in collaboration with colleagues and professionals from other disciplines. | - | - | - | 5 | - |
| O8 | Designs interdisciplinary joint service models and intervention plans while maintaining professional boundaries. | - | - | - | 5 | - |
| O9 | It participates in decision-making processes by developing policy, plan and programme proposals for the social services sector based on scientific knowledge. | - | - | - | - | 5 |
| O10 | Critically evaluates the impact of social policies on service delivery and access. | - | - | - | - | 5 |