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. | 4 |
| P3 | Has knowledge of difference and diversity for social work practice. | 4 |
| P8 | Has the ability to observe human rights and social justice in practice. | 5 |
| P10 | Demonstrates ethical and professional behavior. | 4 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Explains the importance of the relationship between humans and their social environment at the individual and societal levels. | P.1.2 | 1 |
| O2 | Analyses the effects of sociocultural values on human behaviour and individual-society relations. | P.1.4 | 1 |
| O3 | Analyses the effects of cultural differences on power balances and access to services in social service applications. | P.3.4 | 1 |
| O4 | Evaluates social service practices at the individual, family, group, community, and societal levels using an anti-oppression and anti-discrimination social service approach. | P.3.6 | 1 |
| O5 | Explains the role of human rights and social justice principles in social work practice. | P.8.2 | 1 |
| O6 | Explains how ethical principles and values guide professional practice. | P.10.2 | 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 | Overview of Course Delivery and Review of Key Concepts: Human Behavior, Human Needs, Social Environment Interaction, and Social Functioning |
| 2 | The Generalist Social Work Approach, Knowledge and Skills Base of Social Work |
| 3 | The Relationship Between Social Work and Social Welfare |
| 4 | Ethical Principles and Responsibilities of Social Work, Roles of Social Workers |
| 5 | Social Work Approaches (Systems Theory, Ecological Approach, Empowerment Approach, Anti-Oppressive Practice) |
| 6 | Social Work Approaches (Psychodynamic Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Approach, Crisis Intervention) |
| 7 | Social Work Approaches (Task-Centered Approach, Solution-Focused Approach) |
| 8 | Midterm |
| 9 | Social Work Approaches (Family Counseling Theories) |
| 10 | Social Work Intervention Plan |
| 11 | Individual-Focused Social Work Practice (Interviewing with Individuals) |
| 12 | Group-Focused Social Work Practice (Group Dynamics) |
| 13 | Community-Focused Social Work Practice |
| 14 | Project Management in Social Work |
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 | 4 | 56 |
| Midterms | 1 | 35 | 35 |
| 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 | 47 | 47 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 180 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 6 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 6 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P3 | P8 | P10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Explains the importance of the relationship between humans and their social environment at the individual and societal levels. | 5 | - | - | - |
| O2 | Analyses the effects of sociocultural values on human behaviour and individual-society relations. | 3 | - | - | - |
| O3 | Analyses the effects of cultural differences on power balances and access to services in social service applications. | - | 4 | - | - |
| O4 | Evaluates social service practices at the individual, family, group, community, and societal levels using an anti-oppression and anti-discrimination social service approach. | - | 3 | - | - |
| O5 | Explains the role of human rights and social justice principles in social work practice. | - | - | 5 | - |
| O6 | Explains how ethical principles and values guide professional practice. | - | - | - | 4 |