SOCIAL POLICY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGY251	SOCIAL POLICY	3	1	1	2

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	Assist.Prof. NURTEN ELKİN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer BUSE KERİGAN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to gain knowledge, skills and attitudes regarding the history and foundations of social policy and awareness about the relationship between child development and social policy and equipping.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Definition of social policy, social policy analysis, history and models, role of governments in social policy, social welfare models and social policy, social policies for the elderly and the disabled, health and social security policies, unemployment and employment policies, social assistance policies, migration policies and refugees social policies towards children, social policies towards children, social policies towards family and women

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains social policies.
Classifies social welfare models.
Examines social assistance policies.
Relate social policies towards the child.
Compares social policies prepared for the family.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Search	Introduction and general presentation of the course	Creative Working Method, Question-Answer
2	Literature Search, Web Based Research, Individual Research	Defining social policy	Lecture, Discussion, Creative Working Method, Question-Answer
3	Literature Search, Web Based Research,	Social policy analysis: History and models	Creative Working Method, Question-Answer
4	Literature Search, Web Based Research,	The role of governments in social policy	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
5	Literature Search, Web Based Research	Social welfare models and social policy	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
6	Literature Search, Web Based Research	Social policies for children	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
7	Literature Search, Web Based Research	Social policies for children	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Search, Web Based Research	Social policies for the elderly and the disabled	Lecture, Discussion, Creative Working Method, Question-Answer
10	Literature Search, Web Based Research, Individual Research	Health and social security policiesLecture,	Discussion, Creative Working Method, Question-Answer
11	Literature Search, Web Based Research, Individual Research	Social policies for family and women	Lecture, Creative Work Method, Question-Answer
12	Literature Search, Web Based Research, Individual Research	Social assistance policies Lecture, Creative Work	Method, Question-Answer
13	Literature Search, Web Based Research, Individual Research	Social assistance policies Lecture, Creative Work	Method, Question-Answer
14	Literature Search, Web Based Research,	Children's Rights	Lecture, Creative Work Method, Question-Answer
15	Lecture, Creative Work Method, Question-Answer	Children's Rights	Lecture, Creative Work Method, Question-Answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

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	The foundation of professional theoretical knowledge of child development science is child, family, development, forms the concepts of evaluation, identification, support, intervention, education and follow-up. It Ensuring that the Child Development profession is learned on a scientific basis by considering the concepts with a holistic approach.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have advanced theoretical and applied knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing up-to-date information in the field of Child Development.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to interpret and evaluate data, to define and analyze problems, to develop solutions based on research and evidence by using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Child Development.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to use advanced theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field of Child Development.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Being able to independently carry out an advanced study in the field of Child Development.				3
2	To be able to take responsibility individually and as a team member to solve complex unforeseen problems encountered in practices related to Child Development.					4
3	To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees under his/her responsibility within the framework of a project.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Being able to critically evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Child Development.					4
2	Ability to identify learning needs and direct learning						5
3	Developing a positive attitude towards lifelong learning						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to inform relevant persons and institutions on issues related to Child Development; to be able to convey their thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems verbally and in writing.					4
2	To be able to share with experts and non-experts, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, their thoughts and solutions to problems in the field of Child Development.				3
3	Being able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which they live with the awareness of social responsibility.					4
4	To be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.			2
5	To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License required by the Child Development field.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results related to Child Development.						5
2	To have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.						5

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	1	14
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	10	3	30
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	2	1	2
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	2	1	2
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	30	0	50