| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | 190500408105 | PHILOSOPHY PROBLEMS FOR SOCIAL WORK | Elective | 4 | 8 | 5 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| First Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| The aim of this course is to enable students to apply different philosophical approaches in seeking solutions to the problems they encounter in the field of social work. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Arş. Gör. Ender TUNCER |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | "The definition of philosophy and its relationship with encountered problems is understood." | | 2 | A general understanding is obtained regarding the definition of epistemology, its problems, and different epistemological approaches. | | 3 | The definition of metaphysics and the importance of metaphysical grounding in seeking solutions to encountered problems will be understood. | | 4 | The definition of ethics and general ideas regarding problems encountered in practice will be acquired. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Daytime Class |
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| Course Contents |
| The examination of concepts related to the basic areas of epistemology, metaphysics, and ethics, and the evaluation of problems encountered in the field of social work in light of these concepts. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | What is Philosophy? The relationship between philosophy and the problems encountered in social work practices will be discussed. | | | | 2 | What is epistemology? | | | | 3 | What are the problems of epistemology, and what could be its relationship with social work? | | | | 4 | What is the definition of metaphysics and what are its concepts? | | | | 5 | What are the problems of metaphysics? | | | | 6 | What is the definition of ethics and what are its concepts? | | | | 7 | "What are the problems of metaphysics and what are metaphysical approaches?" | | | | 8 | Exam | | | | 9 | Values, Ethics, and Social Work | | | | 10 | Approaching the Problems Faced in the 21st Century | | | | 11 | Politics, Poverty, and Social Work | | | | 12 | Social Work and Legal Issues | | | | 13 | The changing structure of social work and redefining social work. | | | | 14 | General assessment and exam preparation | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| 1. Introduction to Philosophy; Ahmet Cevizci
2. Social Work, Themes, Issues, and Critical Debates |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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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 | 30 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 70 | | SUM | 100 |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Self Study | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Homework | 4 | 2 | 8 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | | LO2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | | LO3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | | LO4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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