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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03061020 | Green Social Work | 3 | Autumn | 5 | 3+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 | Anlatım |
| 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 |
Course Content
In this course, growing climate problems in the 21st century, ecological crises and their impact on individuals and societies are discussed from a social work perspective. This perspective places a new perspective sensitive to nature and the environment in the field of social work.
Objectives of the Course
The aim is to introduce the Green Social Work field, which has gained more and more importance in social work in recent years, to students with its structural and distinctive features.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| 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. | 5 |
| P5 | Has the ability to think critically. | 4 |
| P | 4 | |
| P10 | Demonstrates ethical and professional behavior. | 4 |
| P12 | Performs social work interventions at the individual, family, group, organization and community level. | 4 |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | A general introduction to the course. Promotion of Green Social Work |
| 2 | Philosophy, purpose and concepts of Green Social Work, the relationship between environment and human health. |
| 3 | The climate crisis and its effects on individuals and social systems |
| 4 | Water problem. The effects of the water problem on individuals and social systems |
| 5 | Food problems, cheap, accessible, quality food, scarcity |
| 6 | Air and soil pollution problem |
| 7 | Sustainability concept. Sustainability in terms of social work |
| 8 | midterm |
| 9 | International and national legislation on the environment |
| 10 | Green Social Work and delivery of social services |
| 11 | The role of individuals, the public and NGOs in Green Social Work |
| 12 | Working with individuals, families and groups with a focus on Green Social Work |
| 13 | Working with the community with a focus on Green Social Work |
| 14 | Awareness needs and actions regarding Green Social Work in Turkey |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Güzel, B. Ve Buz, S.(2019). "Yeşil"yoksulluk, çevresel adalet ve sosyal hizmet. Toplum ve Sosyal Hizmet, 30,(3), 1052-1069. |
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 | 15 | 15 |
| 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 | 21 | 21 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 120 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 4 | ||
