Social Service
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Social Service
Course Details
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Social Service
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03020001 | Fundamentals of Social Work | 1 | Spring | 2 | 3+0+0 | 6 | 6 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| 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, soru ve cevap, tartışma |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | Yoktur |
| 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 | Monday 14.45-16.00 |
Course Content
Definition of social work as a science and profession, its theoretical and philosophical foundations; purpose and focus of social work. Distinctive features and functions of social work compared to other sciences; knowledge, skills and value basis of social work, social work intervention methods, contemporary theories in social work, generalist social work approach
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course; To enable students to recognize the philosophy, values, knowledge base, functions of social work as a discipline and profession, and the roles and functions of social workers.
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 | Has knowledge of sociocultural environment and human behavior. | 3 |
| P3 | Has knowledge of difference and diversity for social work practice. | 3 |
| P5 | Has the ability to think critically. | 4 |
| P7 | Has the ability to use innovations in information and technology for individual and professional development. | 2 |
| P8 | Has the ability to observe human rights and social justice in practice. | 3 |
| P10 | Demonstrates ethical and professional behavior. | 3 |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Getting acquainted, informing about the course of the lesson, reconsidering the concepts: social services, social work, social welfare and social assistance |
| 2 | Social work definitions, focus, purpose, target and distinctive features of social work |
| 3 | Professional foundations of social work: systematic theory, authority, community sanction, professional ethics and professional culture |
| 4 | Knowledge base of social work (eclectic) |
| 5 | Ethical principles and values in social work |
| 6 | Skills foundation of social work |
| 7 | Midterm |
| 8 | Professional functions and professional roles in social work |
| 9 | Social work intervention and intervention methods |
| 10 | Social work application areas and application principles |
| 11 | Social work education and generalist social work approach in education |
| 12 | Critical issues in social work (cultural diversity, gender, exclusion, anti-oppression, governance) (I) |
| 13 | Critical issues in social work (cultural diversity, gender, exclusion, anti-oppression, governance) (II) |
| 14 | General view and structural problems of social work in the world and in Turkey |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Zastrow, C. (2013). Sosyal hizmete giriş. A. Aykara ve diğerleri (çevirenler). Ankara: Nika Yayınevi. |
| Zastrow, C. (2013). Sosyal hizmete giriş. A. Aykara ve diğerleri (çevirenler). Ankara: Nika Yayınevi. | |
| Zastrow, C. (2013). Sosyal hizmete giriş. A. Aykara ve diğerleri (çevirenler). Ankara: Nika Yayınevi. | |
| Zastrow, C. (2013). Sosyal hizmete giriş. A. Aykara ve diğerleri (çevirenler). Ankara: Nika Yayınevi. | |
| Zastrow, C. (2013). Sosyal hizmete giriş. A. Aykara ve diğerleri (çevirenler). Ankara: Nika Yayınevi. | |
| Zastrow, C. (2013). Sosyal hizmete giriş. A. Aykara ve diğerleri (çevirenler). Ankara: Nika Yayınevi. |
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 | 14 | 14 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 3 | 8 | 24 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Other | 2 | 8 | 16 |
| Total Work Load: | 168 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 5,60 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 6 | ||