Sociology
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

SOS436

Course Name:

Social Services and Applications

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	5

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Prof. Dr. ESRA KÖTEN

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to evaluate the development of social work in the world and in Turkey, in terms of the concepts of democracy, human rights and social justice.
Course Content:	Within the scope of the course, knowledge, value, and skill of social work theory and practice, problem solving processes, interaction, expert, client, environment, intervention processes, information collection, determination of the problem, evaluation, learning, basics of planning, implementation and evaluation issues will be discussed.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Knows the basic concepts and elements of social work.
2) Can discuss the philosophy, values, ethics, processes and approaches of social work.
3) Learns the historical development of social work in the world and Turkey.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Has knowledge about application areas and functional features of professional social work.
2) Learns the roles and functions of social workers and their professional identities.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction	Buz, S. (2002) "Sosyal Hizmette Etik Kurallar ve Çelişkiler" Sosyal Hizmette Yeni Yaklaşımlar ve Sorun Alanları, H.Ü.SHYO Yayını, Ankara.
2)	Social Work as a Discipline and Profession: Science, Basic Sciences, Applied Sciences, Social Sciences, and Social Work, Why is social work a discipline ?	Buz, S. (2002) "Sosyal Hizmette Etik Kurallar ve Çelişkiler" Sosyal Hizmette Yeni Yaklaşımlar ve Sorun Alanları, H.Ü.SHYO Yayını, Ankara.
3)	Social Work as a Discipline and Profession, Definition and Conditions of the Profession / Professional Criteria, Social Work Why A Job, A Social Discipline and Job, Job Description and Conditions / Job Criteria, Why is Social Work a job ?	Cılga İ. (2004) Bilim ve Meslek Olarak Türkiye'de Sosyal Hizmet. H.Ü.SHYO Yayın No 16
4)	Basic Elements of Social Work: Knowledge; Skill; Value	Cılga İ. (2004) Bilim ve Meslek Olarak Türkiye'de Sosyal Hizmet. H.Ü.SHYO Yayın No 16 Buz, S. (2002) "Sosyal Hizmette Etik Kurallar ve Çelişkiler" Sosyal Hizmette Yeni Yaklaşımlar ve Sorun Alanları, H.Ü.SHYO Yayını, Ankara. Cılga, İ. (2001) Türkiye'de İnsan ve Toplum Sorunları Karşısında Sosyal Hizmet, İnsani Gelişme ve Sosyal Hizmet, H.Ü. SHYO Yayını, Ankara.
5)	Basic Elements of Social Work: Community Approval and Professional Authorization; Service Authority; Applicant	Buz, S. (2002) "Sosyal Hizmette Etik Kurallar ve Çelişkiler" Sosyal Hizmette Yeni Yaklaşımlar ve Sorun Alanları, H.Ü.SHYO Yayını, Ankara. Cılga, İ. (2001) Türkiye'de İnsan ve Toplum Sorunları Karşısında Sosyal Hizmet, İnsani Gelişme ve Sosyal Hizmet, H.Ü. SHYO Yayını, Ankara.
6)	Basic Elements of Social Work: Social Worker; Professional Culture	Buz, S. (2002) "Sosyal Hizmette Etik Kurallar ve Çelişkiler" Sosyal Hizmette Yeni Yaklaşımlar ve Sorun Alanları, H.Ü.SHYO Yayını, Ankara. Cılga, İ. (2001) Türkiye'de İnsan ve Toplum Sorunları Karşısında Sosyal Hizmet, İnsani Gelişme ve Sosyal Hizmet, H.Ü. SHYO Yayını, Ankara. Cılga İ. (2004) Bilim ve Meslek Olarak Türkiye'de Sosyal Hizmet. H.Ü.SHYO Yayın No 16
7)	Objectives and Duties of Social Work; Distinctive Features of Social Work; Philosophy of Social Service	Buz, S. (2002) "Sosyal Hizmette Etik Kurallar ve Çelişkiler" Sosyal Hizmette Yeni Yaklaşımlar ve Sorun Alanları, H.Ü.SHYO Yayını, Ankara. 2. Cılga, İ. (2001) Türkiye'de İnsan ve Toplum Sorunları Karşısında Sosyal Hizmet, İnsani Gelişme ve Sosyal Hizmet, H.Ü. SHYO Yayını, Ankara. 3. Cılga İ. (2004) Bilim ve Meslek Olarak Türkiye'de Sosyal Hizmet. H.Ü.SHYO Yayın No 16
8)	Midterm	1-7 weeks resources
9)	Application Styles in Social Work: Traditional Approach; Generalist Approach	Kongar, E. (1972) Sosyal Çalışmaya Giriş, Sosyal Bilimler Derneği Yayınları, Ankara, Kut, S. (1988) Sosyal Hizmet Mesleği Nitelikleri, Temel Unsurları, Müdahale Yöntemleri, Ankara.
10)	Intervention Process of Social Work	Kongar, E. (1972) Sosyal Çalışmaya Giriş, Sosyal Bilimler Derneği Yayınları, Ankara, Kut, S. (1988) Sosyal Hizmet Mesleği Nitelikleri, Temel Unsurları, Müdahale Yöntemleri, Ankara.
11)	Some Sub-Areas of Social Work: Social Work with Children and Youth, Social Work with Elderly, Social Work with Families	Kongar, E. (1972) Sosyal Çalışmaya Giriş, Sosyal Bilimler Derneği Yayınları, Ankara, Kut, S. (1988) Sosyal Hizmet Mesleği Nitelikleri, Temel Unsurları, Müdahale Yöntemleri, Ankara.
12)	Some Sub-Areas of Social Work: Medical Social Work, Social Work with Disabled, Psychiatric Social Work	Kongar, E. (1972) Sosyal Çalışmaya Giriş, Sosyal Bilimler Derneği Yayınları, Ankara, Kut, S. (1988) Sosyal Hizmet Mesleği Nitelikleri, Temel Unsurları, Müdahale Yöntemleri, Ankara.
13)	Sosyal Hizmetin Kimi Alt Uzmanlık Alanları: Yoksullarla Sosyal Hizmet, Adli Sosyal Hizmet, Endüstriyel Sosyal Hizmet	Kongar, E. (1972) Sosyal Çalışmaya Giriş, Sosyal Bilimler Derneği Yayınları, Ankara, 12. Kut, S. (1988) Sosyal Hizmet Mesleği Nitelikleri, Temel Unsurları, Müdahale Yöntemleri, Ankara.
14)	General evaluation	All resources
15)	Final exam	All resources

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Buz, S. (2002) "Sosyal Hizmette Etik Kurallar ve Çelişkiler" Sosyal Hizmette Yeni Yaklaşımlar ve Sorun Alanları, H.Ü.SHYO Yayını, Ankara.
Cılga, İ. (2001) Türkiye'de İnsan ve Toplum Sorunları Karşısında Sosyal Hizmet, İnsani Gelişme ve Sosyal Hizmet, H.Ü. SHYO Yayını, Ankara.
Cılga İ. (2004) Bilim ve Meslek Olarak Türkiye'de Sosyal Hizmet. H.Ü.SHYO Yayın No 16
Çengelci E. (1996) Cumhuriyet Türkiye'sinde Sosyal Hizmetlerin Örgütlenmesi Ankara
Kongar, E. (1972) Sosyal Çalışmaya Giriş, Sosyal Bilimler Derneği Yayınları, Ankara,
Kut, S. (1988) Sosyal Hizmet Mesleği Nitelikleri, Temel Unsurları, Müdahale Yöntemleri, Ankara.

References:

Dearling, A. (1993) Social Welfare Word Book, Longman, London.
Garvin, C.D., Tropman, J.E, (1992) Social Work in Contemporary Society, Prentice Hall Inc., New Jersey.
Hepwort, D.H., Rooney, R.H., Larsen J.A. (2002) Direct Social Work Practice, Theory and Skills, Thomson Learning Inc.,USA.
Johnson, L.C., (1995) Social Work Practice A. Generalist Approach, Needhom Heights, Massachusets.
Kamerman, S.B. (1973) "Knowledge for Practice: Social Science in Social Work", Shaping the New Social Work, Ed. Alfred J.Kahn, Columbia Uni. Press, New York.
Karataş, K. (1999) "Sosyal Refah: Kavramsal Boyutu Gelişimi ve Nitelikleri", Yaşam Boyu Sosyal Hizmet, H.Ü. SHYO Yayını, Ankara.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Gains the ability to interpret social developments with the theoretical knowledge that is acquired and a critical perspective.
2) Has knowledge about other disciplines and is open to lifelong learning to be able to success interdisciplinary work.
3) Has the ability to observe social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of data collection, interpretation and announcement while conducting research in the field.
4) Graduates with a good knowledge of at least one foreign language and one foreign language at the entry level.
5) Gains a professional perspective with good observation ability and empathy.
6) Gains the ability to collect local, national and international data and conduct research in the field of social science.
7) Can make explanations to expert or non-expert audiences about their field or social issues, inform them and convey their thoughts, problems and solutions clearly in written and oral form.
8) Adopts various internship programs and applied studies.
9) Gains knowledge to work as a researcher, consultant or expert in the public or private sector.
10) Complies with the ethical rules accepted and encouraged by TÜBİTAK, YÖK and TÜBA and universal science within the context of research, and education.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Gains the ability to interpret social developments with the theoretical knowledge that is acquired and a critical perspective.	5
2)	Has knowledge about other disciplines and is open to lifelong learning to be able to success interdisciplinary work.	5
3)	Has the ability to observe social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of data collection, interpretation and announcement while conducting research in the field.	4
4)	Graduates with a good knowledge of at least one foreign language and one foreign language at the entry level.	1
5)	Gains a professional perspective with good observation ability and empathy.	5
6)	Gains the ability to collect local, national and international data and conduct research in the field of social science.	4
7)	Can make explanations to expert or non-expert audiences about their field or social issues, inform them and convey their thoughts, problems and solutions clearly in written and oral form.	4
8)	Adopts various internship programs and applied studies.	2
9)	Gains knowledge to work as a researcher, consultant or expert in the public or private sector.	5
10)	Complies with the ethical rules accepted and encouraged by TÜBİTAK, YÖK and TÜBA and universal science within the context of research, and education.	5

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Reading

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Study Hours Out of Class	3	25
Presentations / Seminar	14	42
Homework Assignments	14	48
Midterms	1	1
Final	1	1
Total Workload		159