Master of Arts in Social and Cultural Studies with thesis
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code:

SOS519

Course Name:

Poverty and Social Policy in the Neoliberal World

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. 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 main aim of this course is to analyze the social problems in the working life and in the broader sense in the whole social life together with the historical and intellectual foundations and to produce solutions to these problems.
Course Content:	Conceptual, historical and theoretical background of social policy, national and international sides, social policies aimed at disadvantaged people such as poor, unemployed, women, children, disabled, elderly, education, health, social security, income distribution, housing, environment discussions.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Discuss the effects of globalization on social policy.
2) Discuss the effects of globalization on social policy.
Learning Competence
1) Comprehend social policies towards disadvantaged groups.
2) Learns the national and international sides of social policy.
3) Have information about the concept and objectives of social policy.
4) Social policy acquires knowledge about the historical development in the West and in Turkey.
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Social policy concept and objectives	ALCOCK, Pete, Margaret May and Karen Rowlingson (2011), Sosyal Politika: Kuramlar ve Uygulamalar, Siyasal Kitabevi, Ankara.
2)	The ideological movements affecting social policy	ALCOCK, Pete, Margaret May and Karen Rowlingson (2011), Sosyal Politika: Kuramlar ve Uygulamalar, Siyasal Kitabevi, Ankara.
3)	Social policy and historical development of West and Turkey	DEDEOĞLU, Saniye ve Adem Yavuz Elveren, 2000’ler Türkiye’sinde Sosyal Politika ve Toplumsal Cinsiyet
4)	The transformation of social policy to the present in the context of globalization	KORAY, Meryem (2012), Sosyal Politika, İmge Kitabevi, Dördüncü Baskı, Ankara.
5)	National aspects of social policy	DEDEOĞLU, Saniye ve Adem Yavuz Elveren, 2000’ler Türkiye’sinde Sosyal Politika ve Toplumsal Cinsiyet
6)	International sides of social policy	ALPER, Yusuf ve Aysen Tokol (2016), Sosyal Politika, Dora Basım, Yedinci Baskı, Bursa.
7)	Fight against poverty and social policy	ALPER, Yusuf ve Aysen Tokol (2016), Sosyal Politika, Dora Basım, Yedinci Baskı, Bursa.
8)	Midterm	All documents
9)	Social exclusion and social policy	ALPER, Yusuf ve Aysen Tokol (2016), Sosyal Politika, Dora Basım, Yedinci Baskı, Bursa.
10)	Unemployment and social policy	ALPER, Yusuf ve Aysen Tokol (2016), Sosyal Politika, Dora Basım, Yedinci Baskı, Bursa.
11)	Social policies for women	ALPER, Yusuf ve Aysen Tokol (2016), Sosyal Politika, Dora Basım, Yedinci Baskı, Bursa.
12)	Social policies for disabled and ex-convicts	ALPER, Yusuf ve Aysen Tokol (2016), Sosyal Politika, Dora Basım, Yedinci Baskı, Bursa.
13)	Social policies for the elderly	ALPER, Yusuf ve Aysen Tokol (2016), Sosyal Politika, Dora Basım, Yedinci Baskı, Bursa.
14)	Current discussions in social policy	ALPER, Yusuf ve Aysen Tokol (2016), Sosyal Politika, Dora Basım, Yedinci Baskı, Bursa.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Cahit Talas, Toplumsal Politikaya Giriş, İmge Kitapevi, Ankara 1990.
References:	Cahit Talas, Toplumsal Politikaya Giriş, İmge Kitapevi, Ankara 1990.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
Program Outcomes
1) Learn which concepts and theories in sociology are used in production of knowledge and how the knowledge produced is grounded in social reality.
2) Learn which sociological approaches and methods of analysis are used in which sociological fields and areas of specialization, and present and publish the original findings from these analyses, both individually and in teams, in accordance with academic principles.
3) Discuss critically cause and effect relationships used in sociological perspectives; thereby formulate visions, aims and targets by identifying gaps in the existing knowledge in their areas of interest.
4) Analyze and determine the formation, the structure and future development of such institutions as family, state, education and religion critically and scientifically; and develop policy proposals for implementation.
5) Gain lifelong learning skills and competencies, use them in everyday life situations and professional contexts, and thereby develop, implement and manage projects, with socially responsible approaches.
6) Combine sociology with other social sciences such as psychology, philosophy and anthropology, employ interdisciplinary approaches, and thereby develop new conceptualizations and interpretations.
7) Learn to conduct sociological research by using both qualitative and quantitative methods, select the subject, develop a research question, formulate a theoretical framework with variables and hypotheses, prepare questionnaires, collect and analyze data from a sample, write a research report, and disseminate the findings in professional fields of interest within a social, cultural, and ethical framework.
8) Acquire skills and competencies for taking initiative in evaluating and changing norms while implementing decisions in social problem areas.
9) Pursue national and international publications and innovations and thereby find solutions to problems using qualitative and quantitative data and publish and disseminate best practices.
10) Know, contribute to, and participate in current sociological debates, and be ready to go ahead with a third cycle program.
11) Have unbiased attitudes towards the universality of social rights and social justice, value high standards of quality, respect cultural values, promote environmental protection, health and work safety at work, and be open to change.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Learn which concepts and theories in sociology are used in production of knowledge and how the knowledge produced is grounded in social reality.
2)	Learn which sociological approaches and methods of analysis are used in which sociological fields and areas of specialization, and present and publish the original findings from these analyses, both individually and in teams, in accordance with academic principles.
3)	Discuss critically cause and effect relationships used in sociological perspectives; thereby formulate visions, aims and targets by identifying gaps in the existing knowledge in their areas of interest.
4)	Analyze and determine the formation, the structure and future development of such institutions as family, state, education and religion critically and scientifically; and develop policy proposals for implementation.
5)	Gain lifelong learning skills and competencies, use them in everyday life situations and professional contexts, and thereby develop, implement and manage projects, with socially responsible approaches.
6)	Combine sociology with other social sciences such as psychology, philosophy and anthropology, employ interdisciplinary approaches, and thereby develop new conceptualizations and interpretations.
7)	Learn to conduct sociological research by using both qualitative and quantitative methods, select the subject, develop a research question, formulate a theoretical framework with variables and hypotheses, prepare questionnaires, collect and analyze data from a sample, write a research report, and disseminate the findings in professional fields of interest within a social, cultural, and ethical framework.
8)	Acquire skills and competencies for taking initiative in evaluating and changing norms while implementing decisions in social problem areas.
9)	Pursue national and international publications and innovations and thereby find solutions to problems using qualitative and quantitative data and publish and disseminate best practices.
10)	Know, contribute to, and participate in current sociological debates, and be ready to go ahead with a third cycle program.
11)	Have unbiased attitudes towards the universality of social rights and social justice, value high standards of quality, respect cultural values, promote environmental protection, health and work safety at work, and be open to change.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Reading
Problem Solving
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

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	1	40
Presentations / Seminar	1	50
Midterms	1	10
Final	2	26
Total Workload		168