BASICS OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SHY141	BASICS OF SOCIAL WORK	1	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Prof. İSMET GALİP YOLCUOĞLU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Prof. İSMET GALİP YOLCUOĞLU
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	As a science and profession, it is aimed to introduce social work to students and to gain knowledge and attitudes about social work.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Basic information about the basic concepts, objectives, focus, functions, knowledge, skill and value basis of social work as a science and profession, skills and roles of the social worker, levels of social work intervention, stages and social work areas.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Adopts the principles of social work as a scientific profession discipline.
Explains the basic concepts of social work.
Explain social work as a scientific professional discipline.
Examines the historical development of social services in the world and Turkey.
Associates the basic qualities and functions of social work.
Relate the basics of knowledge, skills and values ​​of social work.
Classifies social service intervention levels according to their stages.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Review	Meeting with students, general information about the content of the course and the introduction of resources	Lecture, Discussion
2	Literature Review	Definition of social work and basic concepts (social change, social development, social integration, social functionality, individual in the environment, client, client system in)	Lecture, Discussion
3	Literature Review	Definition of social work and basic concepts (social change, social development, social integration, social functionality, individual in the environment, client, client system in)	Lecture, Discussion
4	Literature Review	The qualifications, focus, aims, method, social work areas, social service institutions and organizations of social services	Lecture, Discussion
5	Literature Review	Historical development of social work in Turkey and around the world	Lecture, Discussion
6	Literature Review	Knowledge base of social work	Lecture, Discussion
7	Literature Review	Knowledge base of social work	Lecture, Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Review	An overview	Lecture, Discussion
10	Literature Review	The skill base of social work	Lecture, Discussion
11	Literature Review	Value of social service	Lecture, Discussion
12	Literature Review	Intervention levels of social work (micro-mezzo-macro intervention)	Lecture, Discussion
13	Literature Review	Professional roles and skills of the social worker	Lecture, Discussion
14	Literature Review	Planned change process, social service intervention stages	Lecture, Discussion
15	Literature Review	An overview	Lecture, Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Zastrow, C.(2013). Sosyal Hizmete Giriş. Nika Yay.
Duyan, V. (2012). Sosyal Hizmet Temel İlkeleri, Yaklaşımları, Müdahale Yöntemleri, SHU Der.Yay.
Kongar, E. (2007). Sosyal Çalışmaya Giriş, Sosyal Bilimler Derneği Yayınları
Sheafor, B., Horejsi C.(2014) Sosyal Hizmet Uygulaması, Nika Yay.

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	Gains basic knowledge about performing an evidence-based social work intervention for clients with different characteristics at individual, family, group and community levels.					4
2	Gains knowledge to communicate effectively with client systems and to use communication tools in the process of social work practice.					4
3	Gains knowledge of social welfare policy and social welfare services.					4
4	Gains knowledge of legislation, professional ethical principles and values.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gains basic knowledge about performing an evidence-based social work intervention for clients with different characteristics at individual, family, group and community levels.						5
2	Gains knowledge to communicate effectively with client systems and to use communication tools in the process of social work practice.				3
3	Gains knowledge about research methods and techniques in social work.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gains the ability to think critically, analyze, and synthesize.					4
2	Gains the ability to conduct social work research, benefit from research results, and interpret professional literature.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gains the ability to perform evidence-based social work practice at the generalist level with client groups.				3
2	Gains the ability to communicate verbally and in writing and to use relevant information and other technologies in the context of social work practice.				3
3	Gains the ability to perform social work interventions for client systems at the individual, family, group and community level and to report and record these interventions.				3
4	Gains the ability to perform managerial tasks, establish inter-institutional relations, cooperation, and coordination, and develop joint services through the application of modern management knowledge and techniques.				3
5	By accepting the positive value of difference, the ability to practice on the basis of similarities and differences is gained.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The knowledge of social work areas can be used, and the social work intervention is carried out independently.			2
2	Takes responsibility individually and as a team member to solve the problems encountered in social work practices.					4
3	Provides guidance and counseling for the professional practice and development of social work students and newly graduated social workers.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluates the knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach.				3
2	A positive attitude towards lifelong learning is developed.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Opinions on social work issues and problem solutions can be shared verbally and in writing with relevant people and institutions, with people from the same or different professions, and with quantitative and qualitative data.				3
2	Can organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which they live, with a sense of social responsibility.					4
3	Monitors and evaluates the events/developments on the agenda of the society and the world in the fields of social work.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Determines the duties, authorities, rights, and responsibilities related to the social work profession.					4
2	Acts in accordance with the legislation, professional ethical principles, and standards.					4
3	Carries out its practices in social work areas with environmental awareness.					4
4	The conceptual framework, perspectives, theoretical approaches, and models are used to guide the implementation of each level of social work intervention.					4
5	The development of social work as a science and profession is supported.				3
6	With knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes, society is modeled, and a lifelong learning approach is adopted.					4
7	Acts in accordance with the quality management and processes in line with the modern management approach in human service organizations.					4
8	Carries out the practices in social work areas with environmental awareness.					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	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	6	1	6
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	5	4	20
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	4	20
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	46	0	132