Social Service
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Social and Human Sciences
Programme of Social Service
Course Details
Faculty of Social and Human Sciences
Programme of Social Service
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03071002 | Multi-cultural Social Work | 4 | Autumn | 7 | 2+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 | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | - |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
In this course, the concepts of multiculturalism, race, ethnicity, identity and difference are clarified. Cultural competence and the basic elements of cultural competence are also discussed. The theoretical foundations of multicultural social work, examples of social work practice with different cultures, local perspectives in social work, and discussions of cultural turns in social sciences are discussed in detail.
Objectives of the Course
To provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform social work practice in a culturally diverse environment.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | The general course of the course, discussion about the goals and expectations, basic concepts: culture, cultural diversity, multiculturalism, multiculturalism, etc. |
| 2 | Culture, social anthropology and social work, identity |
| 3 | Cultural sensitivity, cultural competence, being culturally competent in social work practice |
| 4 | Knowledge, skills and value base in Multicultural Social Work Practice (I) |
| 5 | A critical look at Multicultural Social Work Practice (USA, Canada example) |
| 6 | Geert Hofstede's theory of the cultural dimension and understanding the problems of multicultural communities |
| 7 | Midterm |
| 8 | Various approaches to working with different sociocultural groups (anti-oppression practice, radical social work, anti-racist practice, anti-discrimination practice) |
| 9 | Social work practices with immigrant individuals and groups |
| 10 | Gordon Allport's social contact hypothesis, Hate speech, Critical discourse analysis, marginalizing language in the media |
| 11 | An example of social inclusion model for different sociocultural groups (Konya Tatlıcak Mahallesi example) |
| 12 | A sociological research on novels (the case of Kocaeli) |
| 13 | Turkophobia, Islamophobia, adaptation and education problems experienced by Turkish students in Europe (Examples of Germany and Vienna) |
| 14 | Struggling with social exclusion and general evaluation of the course |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Sue, D. W. (2006). Multicultural Social Work Practice. Wiley. |
| Sue, D. W. (2006). Multicultural Social Work Practice. Wiley. | |
| Sue, D. W. (2006). Multicultural Social Work Practice. Wiley. | |
| Sue, D. W. (2006). Multicultural Social Work Practice. Wiley. | |
| Sue, D. W. (2006). Multicultural Social Work Practice. Wiley. | |
| Sue, D. W. (2006). Multicultural Social Work Practice. Wiley. | |
| Sue, D. W. (2006). Multicultural Social Work Practice. Wiley. | |
| Sue, D. W. (2006). Multicultural Social Work Practice. Wiley. | |
| Sue, D. W. (2006). Multicultural Social Work Practice. Wiley. | |
| Sue, D. W. (2006). Multicultural Social Work Practice. Wiley. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | - | - |
| Final Exam | - | - |
| Total | 0 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 0 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 0 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 0 | ||