Social Services Master With Thesis
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Social Services Master With Thesis
Course Details
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Social Services Master With Thesis
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83811108 | Social Work with Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Immigrants | 1 | Autumn | 1 | 3+0+0 | 7 | 7,5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Master's (Second Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 7 / QF-EHEA: Level 2 / EQF-LLL: Level 7) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Assoc. Prof. Dilara USTABAŞI GÜNDÜZ |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assoc. Prof. Dilara USTABAŞI GÜNDÜZ | C BLOK-C226 | [email protected] | 7314 | Friday 10.30-12.30 |
Course Content
Theories and fundamental concepts of migration in the era of global mobility; legal status and legislation regarding asylum seekers, refugees, and migrants, functions of social work in the processes of education, health, and employment in the lives of asylum seekers and migrants, social work interventions for asylum seeker and migrant families.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is for students to acquire knowledge about national and international legislation related to migration; to develop interventions for problems based on the status experienced by migrants and to be able to utilize welfare institutions serving migrants in this regard; and to be able to follow and analyze developments regarding prominent social issues in the field of migration.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | Transferring contemporary social work theories to practice | 4 |
| P2 | Conducting social work research based on quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods | 4 |
| P3 | Behaving according to ethical obligations and managing complex ethical issues | 4 |
| P4 | Developing a professional identity and acting accordingly | 4 |
| P5 | Assuming responsibility in institutional settings | 4 |
| P6 | Adopting anti-oppression practice | 5 |
| P7 | Defending and promoting human rights and social and economic justice | 5 |
| P8 | To implement advanced generalist social work intervention for individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities and society from a bio-psycho-social perspective | 5 |
| P9 | Developing strategies, policies, plans and programs related to social service areas | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Uses the knowledge of advanced generalist social work perspective in social work practice for different client groups. | P.1.3 | 1,5,6 |
| O2 | Analyzes the forms and mechanisms of oppression and discrimination. | P.6.1 | 1,5,6 |
| O3 | Performs anti-oppression social work practices for individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities and society. | P.6.2 | 1,5,6 |
| O4 | Accepting sociocultural diversity as a positive value, they implement their practices in harmony with other social work values. | P.6.3 | 1,5,6 |
| O5 | Advocates for human rights. | P.7.1 | 1 |
| O6 | Observes social justice in social work practices and contributes to the development of social justice. | P.7.2 | 1,5,6 |
| O7 | Interpret and produce policies that advance human rights and social, racial, economic and environmental justice. | P.7.3 | 1,5,6 |
| O8 | Independently performs generalist social work practice with client groups with different socio-cultural characteristics. | P.8.1 | 1,5,6 |
| O9 | Examines and relates relationships both between individuals and between individuals and social systems. | P.8.2 | 1,5,6 |
| O10 | Connect with risk groups. | P.8.4 | 1,5,6 |
| O11 | Form professional decisions on the basis of creative and critical thinking. | P.8.5 | 1,5,6 |
| O12 | Evaluates how social welfare policies affect the provision of social services. | P.9.3 | 1,5,6 |
| ** 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 | Introduction: Providing information about the content of the course, expectations from the course, and explanation of the assignment content. |
| 2 | The migration history of Turkey in the context of internal and external migration. |
| 3 | The situation of migrant groups in Turkey in the context of migration theories |
| 4 | Migration legislation in Turkey: obligations arising from domestic law and international law. The impact of migration policies on the planning and implementation of welfare services. |
| 5 | Migration management, migration governance, national and international actors in the field of migration. |
| 6 | Theories and approaches of social work in migration studies |
| 7 | Social cohesion, social integration, and related concepts. Comparative attempts of countries regarding integration. |
| 8 | Midterm exam |
| 9 | Migration from Turkey: Challenges faced, first and second-generation Turkish migrants, and diaspora |
| 10 | Migration studies I: Feminization of migration, migration, and family issues |
| 11 | Migration studies II: Migrant children: Unaccompanied minors, schooling, early marriage, child labor, and other issues |
| 12 | Migration studies III: Migration and mental health issues, multiple disadvantage: migrant elderly and individuals with special needs |
| 13 | Migration studies IV: Migration management, civil society organizations in the field of migration, and international actors |
| 14 | Conclusion of the course: Achievements and overall assessment |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Gencer, T. E. & Güzel B. (Ed.) (2023). Migration, Working with Migrants, and Social Work. 2nd Edition. Nobel Academic Publishing |
| Adıgüzel, Y. (2022). Sociology of Migration. 5th Edition. Nobel Academic Publishing | |
| Ustabaşı Gündüz, D. (Ed.) (2022). Welfare of Migrants: An Interdisciplinary Perspective. Education Publishing | |
| Buz, S. & Çevik, H. (2020). Migration and Integration: Areas of Practice, Policies, Stakeholders. Nika Publishing | |
| Valtonen, K. (2008). Social work and migration: immigrant and refugee settlement and integration. Routledge. | |
| Cox, P. & Geisen, T. (2014). Migration perspektives in social work research: local, national and international contexts. The Bitish Journal of Social Work, 44(Supplement 1), i157-173. | |
| Alptekin, K., Akarçay Ulutaş, D., & Ustabaşı Gündüz, D. (2018). A Study on Syrians Living under Temporary Protection in Konya. Journal of Social Policy Studies, 18, 87-114. | |
| Tekeli, İ. (2015). Migration and Beyond. History Foundation Home Publications. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Homework | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | - | - |
| 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 | 4 | 56 |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 1 | 60 | 60 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 228 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 7,60 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 8 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P6 | P7 | P8 | P9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Uses the knowledge of advanced generalist social work perspective in social work practice for different client groups. | 4 | - | - | - | - |
| O2 | Analyzes the forms and mechanisms of oppression and discrimination. | - | 5 | - | - | - |
| O3 | Performs anti-oppression social work practices for individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities and society. | - | 5 | - | - | - |
| O4 | Accepting sociocultural diversity as a positive value, they implement their practices in harmony with other social work values. | - | 5 | - | - | - |
| O5 | Advocates for human rights. | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| O6 | Observes social justice in social work practices and contributes to the development of social justice. | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| O7 | Interpret and produce policies that advance human rights and social, racial, economic and environmental justice. | - | - | 3 | - | - |
| O8 | Independently performs generalist social work practice with client groups with different socio-cultural characteristics. | - | - | - | 5 | - |
| O9 | Examines and relates relationships both between individuals and between individuals and social systems. | - | - | - | 5 | - |
| O10 | Connect with risk groups. | - | - | - | 3 | - |
| O11 | Form professional decisions on the basis of creative and critical thinking. | - | - | - | 3 | - |
| O12 | Evaluates how social welfare policies affect the provision of social services. | - | - | - | - | 5 |