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SHZ 101 - Introduction to Social Work

Faculty of Health Sciences · Social Work · Undergraduate

ECTS: 5 T+P+L: 3+0+0 Compulsory
Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Emel YURTSEVER
Instructors: Prof. Dr. Emel YURTSEVER

Course Objective

The aim of this course is; It is for students to learn the philosophy, basic concepts, knowledge, value and skill base and application areas of social work as a profession and discipline.

Course Content

Concepts of social work, basic areas of social work, social work theories and social work ethics. topics at the entry level.

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Understanding the basic concepts and historical development of social work
  2. Analyzing the theoretical and applied aspects of social work
  3. Acquire essential skills (communication, problem-solving, etc.) for social work
  4. Evaluating the professional aspects and authority sources of social work

Core Area Distribution

(22) Humanities%15 (76) Social Services%85

Teaching Methods

ExpressionDiscussionGroup StudyCase StudySelf study

Assessment & Evaluation

Testing (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)

ECTS / Workload

ActivityQuantityDuration (h)Total Workload
Course Duration (Including Exam Week)16348
Out of Class Study Period14228
Midterm11010
Quiz000
Assignment21020
Practice000
Final11010

Course Schedule

WeekSubjectPreparation
1Introduction and introduction of the course. Giving the students general information about the lesson and the lesson plan.Reading related course material
2Basic Concepts, Social Work as Science and Philosophy-
3Relationship with Social Work and Other Sciences-
4Social Service as a Occupation, Historical Development, Education and Ethical Values ​​in Social Work-
5Individual, Family and Social Application Areas of Social Work-
6Social Work Theories and Practice Examples I-
7Social Work Theories and Practice Examples II-
8Midterm Exam-
9Roles and Duties of Social Workers and Social Workers-
10The value base of the social work profession-
11Systems and ecological theory-
12Social Service Goals, Areas and Target Audience II-
13Street Children and Social Work-
14Social Work Organizations and Social Security International Social Work Future of Social Work-
15FINAL EXAM-
16Final Exam-