| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | 9900001158 | VOLUNTEERİNG STUDİES | Elective | 3 | 6 | 6 |
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| First Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| The Volunteering Work course aims to instill social responsibility awareness in students and encourage them to actively participate in social, environmental, and humanitarian causes. |
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| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Explain the concept of volunteering and its societal impact. | | 2 | Analyze the structure and functioning of non-governmental organizations. | | 3 | Develop volunteer projects and gain social responsibility awareness. | | 4 | Participate in local and international volunteering activities to gain field experience. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Daytime Class |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| none |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| none |
| Course Contents |
| This course examines the individual and societal benefits of volunteering, covering topics such as social solidarity, ethical responsibility, and developing sustainable projects. It focuses on local and international volunteering activities, the work of non-governmental organizations, social entrepreneurship, and community service projects. In addition to theoretical knowledge, students gain hands-on experience through fieldwork and develop a deeper awareness of contributing to society. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Introduction to Volunteering: Concepts, history, and the importance of volunteering | | | | 2 | Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Volunteering: Structure, operations, and contributions | | | | 3 | Social Responsibility and Ethical Values: Ethical principles in volunteering and societal benefits | | | | 4 | Local and Global Volunteering Initiatives: NGOs, social projects, and best practices | | | | 5 | Project Management in Volunteering: Planning and executing volunteer projects | | | | 6 | Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Volunteering: Effective and long-term volunteer projects | | | | 7 | Communication and Leadership in Volunteer Work: Teamwork and leadership skills | | | | 8 | Environmental Volunteering Activities: Ecology, sustainability, and nature conservation efforts | | | | 9 | Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Volunteering: Volunteer aid efforts during crises | | | | 10 | Educational and Cultural Volunteering Activities: Working with children, youth, and disadvantaged groups | | | | 11 | The Role of Digital and Social Media in Volunteering: Raising awareness and reaching communities | | | | 12 | Volunteer Experience Sharing and Fieldwork: Evaluating students’ participation in projects | | | | 13 | Final Project Preparation: Developing a volunteer project addressing a social issue | | | | 14 | | Final Project Presentation and Evaluation: Students showcase and evaluate their projects | |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | | none |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 50 | 50 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 70 | 70 |
| Project Presentation | 1 | 50 | 50 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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