Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
182200601102INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL SERVICESCompulsory114
Level of Course Unit
Short Cycle
Objectives of the Course
Our main goal is to be able to define the basic concepts of social work as well as the definition, purpose and function of social work, the emergence and development of social work, general social work, social work research, social work ethics and other disciplines, social work areas, to provide a general knowledge of social services such as knowledge, skills and values, and to read abundantly about these subjects.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Öğr. Gör. Safter BOZARSLAN
Learning Outcomes
1They will be able to define the basic concepts of social work.
2Comprehend the purpose, function, value, subject and philosophy of the discipline of social work
3Comprehend the application areas, levels and basic approaches depending on the knowledge, value and skill elements that form the basis of social work.
4Defining Social Work as Science and Profession
5know the historical development of social services in the world and Turkey
6Gaining awareness of basic human needs and basic elements of social work
7Adoption and learning of social worker roles
8Have information about the causes of risk groups (child, elderly, disabled, family, female, group)
9Recognizes and knows risk groups in the world and Turkey.
10Provides cooperation between social institutions.
11Prepares and fills the required documents, records, documents and reports during the study.
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
The social work profession is an applied profession. Social Services should be a different derste under the name of reviewing the social service environments in parallel with the introduction course
Course Contents
The main aim of the course is to define the basic concepts of social work besides the definition and purpose of social service, the emergence and development of social service, social work, social work research, social work ethic and its relation with other disciplines, social work areas, social To give a general information about the application levels of the service, the knowledge, skills and value foundations of social work and to have a prior knowledge about these issues. Definition of Social Services in the course Purpose Functions, Basic Concepts, Roles of Social Workers, Social Services Emergence, Historical Development and in Turkey the world, Generalist Social and Ecological Perspectives, -Human Rights and Social Justice, Social Welfare, Social Policy and Social Work and Social Services, Social Work and Social Work as a Science and Profession, Relations with Other Disciplines, Social Worker's Knowledge, Skills and Value Dimensions, Social Work Ethics, Social Work Implementation Levels Social Work with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations and Society, Social Services, Child and Youth Welfare, Family Welfare, CSO, School Social Work, Social Services, Clinical Social Service, Medical and Psychiatric Social Work, Disability, Old Age, Social Services, Guilt, Poverty, Homeless, Immigration, Cultural Differences and Social service research issues will be discussed.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Introduction and Orientation to the Course
2Definition of Social Work, Purpose Functions, Basic Concepts, Roles of Social Workers
3The Emergence of Social Services, History of the World and in Turkey, Generalist Social and Ecological Perspectives
4Human Rights and Social Justice, Social Welfare, Social Policy and Social Work and Social Services
5Social Work as a Science and Profession: The Relationship of Social Work with Other Disciplines
6Information, Skills and Value Dimensions of Social Work
7Midterm Exam
8Ethics in Social Work
9Social Work Implementation Levels: Social Work with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations and Society
10Social Work Areas: Child and Youth Welfare, Family Welfare, Women, NGO, School Social Work
11Social Work Areas: Clinical Social Work, Medical and Psychiatric Social Work, Disability, Old Age, Addiction
12Social Work Areas: Guilt, Poverty, Homelessness, Immigration, Cultural Difference
13Social Work Research
14General Evaluation and Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Acar, H. and Çamur Duyan, G. (2003). The emergence and development of the social work profession. Community and Social Service. 14 (1), p. 1-19. Acar, H., Negiz, N. and Akman, E. (2013). Social Service with Social Policy and Public Administration Components and Application Areas. Ankara: Maya Academy. Atauz, S. (1999). Why social work? Professor Dr. Sema Kut'a Gift: Lifelong Social Work. (Ed., Koşar, N.). Ankara: Hacettepe University School of Social Work Publishing. s. 85-93. Bulut, I. (1999). Family therapy and social work. Professor Dr. Sema Kut'a Gift: Lifelong Social Work. (Ed., Koşar, N.). Ankara: Hacettepe University School of Social Work Publishing. s. 152-199. Frog, I. (1999). Social service profession policy in Turkey. Professor Dr. Sema Kut'a Gift: Lifelong Social Work. Ankara: Hacettepe University School of Social Work Publishing. s. 75-84. Duyan, V. (2010). Social services: foundations, approaches and intervention methods. Ankara: Association of Social Work Specialists. Duyan, V. and Mavili Aktas, A. (2001). Professor Dr. Nihal Turan's Gift: New Approaches and Problem Areas in Social Work. Ankara: Hacettepe University School of Social Work Publishing. Duyan, V., Özgür Sayar, Ö. and Özbulut, M. (2008). Getting to Know and Understanding Social Work - A Guide for Social Workers and Social Workers. Ankara: Öncü Publishing House. Karataş, K. (1999). Social welfare: Conceptual dimension, development and qualities. Professor Dr. Sema Kut'a Gift: Lifelong Social Work. (Ed., Koşar, N.). Ankara: Hacettepe University School of Social Work Publishing. s. 33-43. Karataş, K. and Erkan, G. (2002). History of social work education. Social Service Symposium 2002: New Approaches in Social Work Education. Ankara: Hacettepe University Social Services College. Koşar, Nesrin (Ed.). (1999). Professor Dr. Sema Kut'a Gift: Lifelong Social Work. Ankara: Hacettepe University School of Social Work Publishing. Sheafor, B. W. and Horejsi, C. J. (2012). Social Work Practice - Basic Techniques and Principles. Ankara: Nika Publishing House. Sahin, F. (1999). The nature and paradigms of social service. Professor Dr. Sema Kut'a Gift: Lifelong Social Work. Ankara: Hacettepe University School of Social Work Publishing. s. 60-74. Talas, C. (1990). Social policy. Ankara: Imge Bookstore. Ünlü, E. (1999). Researcher social worker. Professor Dr. Sema Kut'a Gift: Lifelong Social Work. Ankara: Hacettepe University School of Social Work Publishing. s. 118-128. Yolcuoğlu, İ. G. (2012). Introduction to Social Work. Ankara: Sabev Publications. Zastrow, C. (2013). Introduction to Social Work. Ankara: Nika Publishing House.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination122
Attending Lectures14342
Self Study14342
Individual Study for Mid term Examination188
Individual Study for Final Examination11414
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)109
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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