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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03061017 | Professional English II | 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. Hakan ALKAN |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lect. Hakan ALKAN | K-103 | [email protected] | 7380 |
Course Content
This course, which is a continuation of the Professional English I course, focuses on writing texts with selected texts and solutions related to social work theory and practice.
Objectives of the Course
This course aims to introduce students to the skills of using social work terminology in English content (reading, writing, listening and speaking) that social work students will use in their professional life.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | X |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | Has knowledge of sociocultural environment and human behavior. | 3 |
| P4 | Professional Relationship and has the ability to communicate effectively. | 4 |
| P6 | Has the ability to conduct scientific research specific to the field. | 4 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Analyses the effects of sociocultural values on human behaviour and individual-society relations. | P.1.4 | 1 |
| O2 | Explains the importance of communication in establishing and maintaining professional relationships. | P.4.2 | 1 |
| O3 | Establishes and maintains professional relationships by using effective communication techniques in social service applications. | P.4.3 | 1 |
| O4 | Develops creative professional strategies to strengthen communication and relationship management. | P.4.5 | 1 |
| O5 | Prepares a scientific report using the research data obtained. | P.6.5 | 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 | Discussion about the general course, objectives and expectations of the course. |
| 2 | Comprehension of basic and frequently used social work concepts and terms in English (I) |
| 3 | Comprehension of basic and frequently used social work concepts and terms in English (II) |
| 4 | Comprehension of basic and frequently used social work concepts and terms in English (III) |
| 5 | Study and translate selected social work articles and texts on social work theory and practice (I) |
| 6 | Study and translate selected social work articles and texts on social work theory and practice (II) |
| 7 | Study and translate selected social work articles and texts on social work theory and practice (III) |
| 8 | Midterm |
| 9 | Immigration, special needs groups, offenders, chronic patients, etc. Understanding of social work terminology related to different social work client groups such as (I) |
| 10 | Immigration, special needs groups, offenders, chronic patients, etc. Comprehend social work terminology related to different social work client groups such as (II) |
| 11 | Practice examples: Social work and corporate dialogues |
| 12 | Application examples: CV preparation |
| 13 | Practice examples: Writing a Job Application Letter |
| 14 | General evaluation of the course |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Barker, RL. (1999) The Social Work Dictionary.Washington:NASW Press. |
| Gibelman, M. (1995). What Social Workers Do. Washington:NASW Press. | |
| Miley KK.,M. O'Melia,BL. DuBois. (1998). Generalist Social Work Practice. United States of America: Allyn & Bacon Press. |
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 | P1 | P4 | P6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Analyses the effects of sociocultural values on human behaviour and individual-society relations. | 3 | - | - |
| O2 | Explains the importance of communication in establishing and maintaining professional relationships. | - | 5 | - |
| O3 | Establishes and maintains professional relationships by using effective communication techniques in social service applications. | - | 4 | - |
| O4 | Develops creative professional strategies to strengthen communication and relationship management. | - | 4 | - |
| O5 | Prepares a scientific report using the research data obtained. | - | - | 4 |
