SOCIAL SERVICE THEORIES II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SHT214	SOCIAL SERVICE THEORIES II	4	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)
Explain occupational social service intervention with the knowledge of system approach to families and groups
Comprehend the importance of crisis intervention approach from the point of social service profession.
Apply crisis intervention approach to individuals and families
Examine the process of social service interference in the professional by favour of his / her knowledge about frameworks of social service application
Design social working process in the light of the principles of Rights-based approach
Choose approaches and theories befitting the occupational identity

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Introduction	Introduction to the course and explanation of the course schedule	Presentation
2	Literature Reading	Person-centered approach	Lecture
3	Literature Reading	Crisis intervention approach	Lecture
4	Literature Reading	Rights-based approach	Lecture/ Discussion
5	Literature Reading	Theories of Small Groups	Lecture
6	Literature Reading	System Approach	Lecture
7	Literature Reading	System Approach Transactional Approach	Lecture
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Reading	Revision	Lecture
10	Literature Reading	Developmental Approach	Lecture/ Discussion
11	Case Design	Case Study Discussion	Discussion
12	Case Research	Case Studies	Presentation, Discussion
13	Case Research	Case Studies	Presentation, Discussion
14	Case Design	Case Study Discussion	Discussion
15	Personal Revision	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.
Thompson, N. ve Yildirim, B., (2017). Kuram ve Uygulamada Sosyal Hizmeti Anlamak. Ankara: Dipnot Publications.
Yildirim, K. (2007). Sosyal Hizmet: Giris-Kuram-Uygulama-Uygulama Yontemleri ve Sosyal Hizmet Felsefesi. Sakarya: Sakarya University 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.					4
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.						5

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.						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.						5

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.			2

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.		1
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			2
2	Acts as a social worker in accordance with the laws, regulations and professional ethics rules.			2
3	Organize their work in accordance with their rights and responsibilities as an individual.				3

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