Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | 190500407109 | MEDIA AND SOCIAL WORK | Elective | 4 | 7 | 3 |
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Level of Course Unit |
First Cycle |
Objectives of the Course |
The aim is to teach social work program students the connection between macro social work and media, and how media can be effectively utilized in addressing social issues. |
Name of Lecturer(s) |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Hasan BİÇİM |
Learning Outcomes |
1 | They will be able to understand the relationship between media and social work. | 2 | They are knowledgeable about the fundamental concepts of media and social work. | 3 | They explain the relationship between media and social work. | 4 | They will be able to learn about the role of the media in addressing the social issues addressed by social work. | 5 | They will discuss the representation of social issues in the media. |
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Mode of Delivery |
Daytime Class |
Prerequisites and co-requisities |
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Course Contents |
This course covers the following topics: Introduction to Media and Social Work, Basic Concepts of Media and Social Work, What Media Provides to Social Work, Methods of Utilizing Media and How to Determine Them, Use of Local Media, Use of National Media, Addressing Social Issues Reflected in the Media in Light of Social Work Science, Relationship between Media and Professional Ethics, Functions of Media within Macro Social Work, Case Studies of Media Relations, Representation of Vulnerable Groups in the Media, Case Studies in Media and Macro Social Work (Case Study 1, Case Study 2, Case Study 3), Project Management in Media and Social Work. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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1 | Introduction to Media and Social Work | | | 2 | Basic Concepts of Media and Social Work | | | 3 | What Media Provides to Social Work? | | | 4 | Methods of Utilizing Media and How They Are Determined | | | 5 | Utilization of Local Media | | | 6 | Utilization of National Media | | | 7 | Examining social issues reflected in the media in light of social work science | | | 8 | Midterm Exam | | | 9 | The relationship between media and professional ethics | | | 10 | | | | 11 | Examples of media relations | | | 12 | Vulnerable groups represented in the media | | | 13 | Case study 1 in the context of media and macro social work | | | 14 | Case studies 2 and 3 within the context of media and macro social work. | | |
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Recommended or Required Reading |
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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 | 40 | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | SUM | 100 |
| Language of Instruction | | Work Placement(s) | |
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Workload Calculation |
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Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Final Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Attending Lectures | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Discussion | 10 | 3 | 30 |
Question-Answer | 14 | 1 | 14 |
Case Study | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Brain Storming | 1 | 5 | 5 |
Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 5 | 5 |
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
LO1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | LO2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | LO3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | LO4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | LO5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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