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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83811126 | International Social Work | 1 | Autumn | 1 | 3+0+0 | 7 | 7 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | - |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Sınıf içi tartışma Düz anlatım Sunum yapma Olgu sunumu |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Assoc. Prof. Demet AKARÇAY ULUTAŞ |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assoc. Prof. Demet AKARÇAY ULUTAŞ | C-223 | [email protected] | 7460 | Friday 15:30 |
Course Content
Within the scope of the course; the field of international social work will be introduced. Then, the relationship between international social work and global social policies, internationalisation and the future of the welfare state in the world, the relationship between national and international legislation will be discussed.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of the course is to provide students with a macro-level perspective on current developments and international social service needs and studies and to create the theoretical infrastructure and skill base necessary for working in this emerging field.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | X |
| 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 | 2 |
| P2 | Conducting social work research based on quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods | 3 |
| P3 | Behaving according to ethical obligations and managing complex ethical issues | 5 |
| P4 | Developing a professional identity and acting accordingly | 4 |
| P5 | Assuming responsibility in institutional settings | 4 |
| P6 | Adopting anti-oppression practice | 3 |
| P7 | Defending and promoting human rights and social and economic justice | 3 |
| 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 | 3 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Analyzes the theoretical debates and practices on the agenda of society and the world in the fields of social work. | P.1.4 | 1,2,3 |
| O2 | Creates intra-organizational and inter-organizational databases in the fields of social services and uses these data in evaluating practices and creating strategies for the future. | P.2.5 | 1,2,3 |
| O3 | Researches and critically examines social issues. | P.2.6 | 1,2,6 |
| O4 | Transfer the ethical principles and values of social work to advanced social work practice. | P.3.2 | 5,6 |
| O5 | Question professional practices within the framework of ethical obligations. | P.3.3 | 1,2,5 |
| O6 | Uses technology in social work practices within the framework of ethical rules. | P.3.6 | 1,3,5,7 |
| O7 | Advocates for human rights. | P.7.1 | 1,2,6 |
| O8 | Evaluate their professional practice on the basis of human rights, social and economic justice concepts. | P.7.4 | 1,2 |
| O9 | Independently performs generalist social work practice with client groups with different socio-cultural characteristics. | P.8.1 | 1,2,7 |
| O10 | Examines and relates relationships both between individuals and between individuals and social systems. | P.8.2 | 1,2,7 |
| O11 | Demonstrate effective oral communication and use written communication when working with individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities and society. | P.8.3 | 1,2 |
| O12 | Connect with risk groups. | P.8.4 | 1,2 |
| O13 | Form professional decisions on the basis of creative and critical thinking. | P.8.5 | 1,2,7 |
| ** 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 | Meeting, getting opinions, structuring the lesson |
| 2 | Intellectual and historical foundations of internationalisation, Internationalisation and the future of the welfare state in the world |
| 3 | Increasing interactions and interdependencies of societies, inter-communal conflicts and pressures |
| 4 | The emergence of international social work and the factors that prepare it, International social work as a concept |
| 5 | Social worker in the field of international social work: Functions and roles |
| 6 | International social work work areas and case management. |
| 7 | Mid-term exam |
| 8 | International migration and social problems caused by it, migration and international social work |
| 9 | The increase in poverty, the link between globalisation and poverty, international strategies to combat poverty |
| 10 | The impact and contribution of civil society in preventing international social problems |
| 11 | International social regulations, International labour legislation |
| 12 | Case Examples and in-class discussion |
| 13 | Student presentations (1) |
| 14 | Student presentations (2), general evaluation of the course |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Bauman, Z., 1999. Küreselleşme: Toplumsal Sonuçları. (Çev: A. Yılmaz), Ayrıntı Yay., İstanbul. |
| Hablemitoğlu, Ş., 2005. Küreselleşme: Düşlerden Gerçeklere. Toplumsal Dönüşüm Yayınları: 246, Araştırma İnceleme Dizisi:86, İstanbul. | |
| King, A.D., 1998. Küreselleşme ve Dünya Sistemi. (Çev: G. Seçkin) Bilim ve Sanat Yayınları, Ankara. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms | - | - |
| Final Exam | - | - |
| Total | 0 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 3 | 14 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 4 | 14 | 56 |
| Midterms | 1 | 13 | 13 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 2 | 13 | 26 |
| Practice | 3 | 10 | 30 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 1 | 19 | 19 |
| Fieldwork | 2 | 8 | 16 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Other | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Total Work Load: | 226 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 7,53 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 8 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P2 | P3 | P7 | P8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Analyzes the theoretical debates and practices on the agenda of society and the world in the fields of social work. | 4 | - | - | - | - |
| O2 | Creates intra-organizational and inter-organizational databases in the fields of social services and uses these data in evaluating practices and creating strategies for the future. | - | 4 | - | - | - |
| O3 | Researches and critically examines social issues. | - | 4 | - | - | - |
| O4 | Transfer the ethical principles and values of social work to advanced social work practice. | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| O5 | Question professional practices within the framework of ethical obligations. | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| O6 | Uses technology in social work practices within the framework of ethical rules. | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| O7 | Advocates for human rights. | - | - | - | 5 | - |
| O8 | Evaluate their professional practice on the basis of human rights, social and economic justice concepts. | - | - | - | 5 | - |
| O9 | Independently performs generalist social work practice with client groups with different socio-cultural characteristics. | - | - | - | - | 4 |
| O10 | Examines and relates relationships both between individuals and between individuals and social systems. | - | - | - | - | 4 |
| O11 | Demonstrate effective oral communication and use written communication when working with individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities and society. | - | - | - | - | 5 |
| O12 | Connect with risk groups. | - | - | - | - | 3 |
| O13 | Form professional decisions on the basis of creative and critical thinking. | - | - | - | - | 3 |