SOCIAL SERVICE THEORIES I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SHT213	SOCIAL SERVICE THEORIES I	3	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to bring knowledge to students about the theoretical frameworks of social service and to teach the students how to use these theories in the practices of social service.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include forming application frameworks of social service, as a discipline and a profession, upon its approach, theories and models.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define approaches and theories befitting the occupational identity
Explain the process of social service interference in the professional life by favour of his/her knowledge about frameworks of social service application
Distinguish the differences and similarities between cognitive-behavioural theory and behavioural theory
Organize the process of social working in accordance with the principles of culturally responsive approach
Organize the process of social work with women by his / her knowledge of feminist approach

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Reading	Social service as a discipline and profession	Presentation
2	Literature Reading	Application Frameworks of Social Service	Lecture
3	Literature Reading	General Approach	Lecture, discussion
4	Literature Reading	Ecosystem Approach	Lecture, discussion
5	Literature Reading	Strength perspectives and Strengthening approach	Lecture, discussion
6	Literature Reading	Ethnical sensitive approach	Lecture, discussion
7	Literature Reading	Feminist Approach	Lecture, discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Reading	Revision	Lecture, discussion
10	Literature Reading	Behavioural theory	Lecture, discussion
11	Literature Reading	Cognitive behavioural theory	Lecture, discussion
12	Literature Reading	Psychodynamic theory	Lecture, discussion
13	Literature Reading	Structural model	Lecture, discussion
14	Literature Reading	Solution oriented model	Lecture, discussion
15	Literature Reading	General Revision	Lecture, discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Teater, B. (2015). Sosyal Hizmet Kuram ve Yontemleri, Istanbul: Nika Publications.
Yildirim, K. (2007). Sosyal Hizmet: Giris-Kuram-Uygulama-Uygulama Yontemleri ve Sosyal Hizmet Felsefesi. Sakarya: Sakarya Universitesi Publications.
Thompson, N. ve Yildirim, B., (2017). Kuram ve Uygulamada Sosyal Hizmeti Anlamak. Ankara: Dipnot Publications.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the basic concepts of Social Service, working fields and application frameworks.				3
2	Uses up-to-date information on Social Service field by associating it with the theory and application information of Social Service.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Establish the link between the application frameworks of Social Service.					4
2	Evaluate the developments in the field of migration, globalization and human rights in the new world by using the theoretical knowledge in the field.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Using the research methods related to the field of Social Service, concludes scientific conclusions about social problems.						5
2	Examine the spatial legislation of Social Service and develop new strategies for implementation.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Solve the problems specific to the field of Social Service according to scientific data.					4
2	Conduct trainings for individual, family and society by using advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Social Service.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Develop his / her competence in this area by taking the leadership role in working with individuals, groups and society and taking responsibility as a team member.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Describes a life worthy of dignity of the person who is the subject of social service science.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Configures the communication between institutions in order to solve the problems.					4
2	Uses the educational role in the social service area.			2
3	Produces projects that will increase the consciousness level of the society.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collaborate with other professionals in the work team through an interdisciplinary approach at the stage of Social Service intervention					4
2	Acts as a social worker in accordance with the laws, regulations and professional ethics rules.					4
3	Organize their work in accordance with their rights and responsibilities as an individual.					4

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	5	65
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	10	3	30
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	3	15
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	44	0	154