SOCIAL POLICY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGY251E	SOCIAL POLICY	3	1	1	2

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
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
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course includes a wide range of policy domains and aims to introduce students to key concepts in the social policy discipline in the scope of a human-rights-based social policy perspective. It also examines the current social problems in Turkey.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course depends on theoretical discussions on key concepts e.g. social help, social progress, social exclusion, poverty and so on. The discussions in class will be linked to child development practice approaches as well as human rights.

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.
Separates social welfare models.
Studies social assistance policies.
Relates social policies for children to the situation.
Compares social policies prepared for the family.
Explains social policies for children.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review	Introduction to the course	Lecture and discussion
2	Literature review	Key terms and concepts of social policy	Lecture and discussion
3	Literature review	The story of social policy in the US, UK and Turkey	Lecture and discussion
4	Literature review	Equality, justice, freedom of rights, democracy	Lecture and discussion
5	Literature review	Social progress	Lecture and discussion
6	Literature review	Employment policy, income distribution	Lecture and discussion
7	Literature review	Social help and social services	Lecture and discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review	Social exclusion	Lecture and discussion
10	Literature review	Poverty	Lecture and discussion
11	Literature review	Social security	Lecture and discussion
12	Literature review	Social problems in Turkey	Lecture and discussion
13	Literature review	Women issues in Turkey	Lecture and discussion
14	Literature review	General review of the semester	Lecture and discussion
15	Final exam	Final exam	Final exam
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Koray, M. (2008). Sosyal Politika. Third Edition. Ankara and Istanbul: İmge.

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	Explains the basic concepts related to the field and associates them with the developmental theories.					4
2	Explains the global, regional and local differences using the basic concepts of human development based on relevant developmental theories.					4
3	Defines and implements the proffesional limitations, competencies and responsibilities that can be used in the academic works and field practices.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has ability of written and verbal expression in order to collaborate with relevant people and institutions related to the field.		1
2	Describes the basic facts, principles, processes of the other disciplines related to the field and the methods used in practice, analyzes and evaluates at the undergraduate level.			2
3	Finds various solutions to individual and social problems using professional knowledge and skills and being objective.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Formulates the thoughts and practices in the field.				3
2	Contributes with the ideas in works that require teamwork, discusses the ideas to bring up as a matter.	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Joins actively to the teamwork.	0
2	Designs and implements an entire study related to the field, analyzes and reports the findings.	0
3	Completes the responsibilities and fulfilling the duties as a team member in a joint work related to the field.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Works independently in researches and practices related to the field.		1
2	Takes active role and different responsibilities as a team member or a team leader and completes them successfully.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Displays such a performance which shows that internalizing personal development and lifelong learning is an ongoing process.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Awares of the individual, personal, social and professional responsibilities.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organizes the basic and specific topics, facts and theories related to the field, uses this knowledge in professional practice.			2

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	14	1	14
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	1	3	3
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	1	10	10
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	7	7
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	33	0	50