INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SHT109	INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL SERVICE	1	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 provide students the philosophy, values, principle of knowledge and functions of social service as a profession and a discipline, the role and functions of authorities of social service in fulfilling these functions and to introduce basic contents of social service as a profession and a discipline.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include keynotes and fields of social service, basics of social service concept, groundings in relation to the knowledge of social service.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Express development of Social Service in the World and in Turkey.
Interpret concepts of democracy, human rights and social justice from the point of Social Service.
Define aim, objective, value, concept and philosophy of the discipline of Social Service
Express social service theories, social service methods and techniques
Categorize social service with other disciplines
Analyze social service for family and children, teenagers, elderly and disabled
Improve basic skills related to the practice of Social Service

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Repetition of previous learnings and References	Introduction, Basic Concepts (Poverty, Charity, Social Politics, Social Welfare, Social Services)	Lecture
2	Repetition of previous learnings and References	Intellectual and Organisational Principles of Social Service in the World and Origin of Social Services	Lecture
3	Repetition of previous learnings and References	Definitions and Aims of Social Service	Question /Answer
4	Repetition of previous learnings and References	Social Service Profession and Key Elements	Lecture
5	Repetition of previous learnings and References	Value System and Knowledge Basis of Social Service	Lecture
6	Repetition of previous learnings and References	Value System and Knowledge Basis of Social Service	Lecture
7	Repetition of previous learnings and References	Value System and Knowledge Basis of Social Service	Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Repetition of previous learnings and References	Application Principles of Social Service	Question /Answer
10	Repetition of previous learnings and References	Application Levels of Social Service	Lecture
11	Repetition of previous learnings and References	Professional Approaches of Social Service	Lecture
12	Repetition of previous learnings and References	Professional Approaches of Social Service	Discussion
13	Repetition of previous learnings and References	Work Fields of Social Service	Application
14	Repetition of previous learnings and References	Work Fields of Social Service	Application
15	Revision	General Revision	Feedback and Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Buz, S. (2002). Sosyal Hizmette Etik Kurallar ve Celiskiler- Sosyal Hizmette Yeni Yaklasimlar ve Sorun Alanlari, Ankara: SHYO Publications.
Cılga, I. (2001). Turkiye’de Insan ve Toplum Sorunlari Karsisinda Sosyal Hizmet. Ankara: SHYO Publications.
Kut, S. (1988). Sosyal Hizmet Meslegi Nitelikleri- Temel Unsurları- Mudahale Yontemleri, Ankara: SHYO Publications.
Kongar, E. (1972). Sosyal Calismaya Giris. Ankara: Sosyal Bilimler Dernegi Publications.
Zastrow, C. (2014). Sosyal Hizmete Giris. İstanbul: Nika 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.						5
2	Uses up-to-date information on Social Service field by associating it with the theory and application information of Social Service.					4

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.				3
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.				3
2	Conduct trainings for individual, family and society by using advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Social Service.					4

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.					4

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.				3
2	Uses the educational role in the social service area.						5
3	Produces projects that will increase the consciousness level of the society.					4

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.				3
3	Organize their work in accordance with their rights and responsibilities as an individual.						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	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