Bayburt University Lifelong Learning Programme

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	Number of ECTS Credits
YB112.1B	Social Services	Elective	1	2	3

Level of Course Unit

Short Cycle

Objectives of the Course

It is to inform social work students about the basic features, types and operating principles of social work.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Doç. Dr. Ayhan AKSAKALLI

Learning Outcomes

1	Being aware of the latest developments in the understanding of Social Work and adapting them to professional life.
2	Gaining Knowledge about the Basic Concepts of Social Work.
3	Gaining Knowledge about the History of Social Work and Philosophy of Social Work
4	Knowing the methods and techniques of Social Work and applying them to their professional life.
5	Ability to Evaluate Social Work in the Process of Social Change in the 21st Century

Mode of Delivery

Second Education

Prerequisites and co-requisities

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Social service; It is a practice-based professional and academic discipline that promotes social change and development, social integration, empowerment and emancipation of people. Social work centers on the principles of social justice, human rights, shared responsibility and respect for differences. Backed by social work theories, humanities, social sciences, and local knowledge, social work works with people and structures to tackle life challenges and promote well-being. This definition of social work can be developed at the national and/or regional levels.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Theoretical	Practice	Laboratory
1	Social Work as a Science and Profession Basic Characteristics of Social Work as a Profession.
2	In Social Service Fields; Social Work and Counseling Graduates/Social Assistants as Intermediate Professional Staff
3	Important Concepts in Social Work/Social Work Profession
4	The Emergence of Social Work Philosophy. Conditions Emerging Social Work Profession.
5	Theory of Social Work Profession. Social Service Management. Professional Interview.
6	Social Work and Social Work Profession. Social Services for Family.
7	Nature and Philosophy of Social Work.
8	Midterm
9	Topics of Social Work.
10	Child Neglect and Abuse. Elderly Welfare Field in Social Services.
11	Medical Social Work Practice. Disabled Welfare Area in Social Services.
12	Poverty Area in Social Services and Social Aid. Immigrants, Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Social Work.
13	Constitutions and Social Services in the Process of Social Change in Turkey.
14	Enlightenment and Modernization in terms of Social State, Social Welfare, Social Policy, Social Planning, Social Justice, Social Problem and Social Structure and Social Work Philosophy.
15	Globalization and Social Work, Social Consequences of Globalization and Its Impact on Social Work.

Recommended or Required Reading

1- ABC of Social Work Profession (Prof. Dr. Tarık Tuncay; Prof. Dr. Hasan H. Tekin) 2- Introduction to Social Work (Charles Zastrow) 3- Social Work Practice-Basic Techniques and Principles (Bradford W. Sheafor; Charles j. Horejsi) 4- Anadolu University AÖF Introduction to Social Work (Course Outcomes)

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Midterm Examination	1	100
SUM		100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
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

Workload Calculation

Activities	Number	Time (hours)	Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination	1	1	1
Final Examination	1	2	2
Attending Lectures	14	2	28
Question-Answer	14	1	14
Individual Study for Mid term Examination	2	15	30
Individual Study for Final Examination	14	2	28
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)			103

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

	PO 1	PO 2	PO 3	PO 4	PO 5	PO 6	PO 7	PO 8	PO 9	PO 10	PO 11	PO 12	PO 13	PO 14	PO 15
LO1	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
LO2	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
LO3	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
LO4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
LO5	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4

* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High