SOCIAL SERVICE
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General Information about the Course

Course Code:

SHB 715

Course Title:

Poverty and Social Work

Course Semester:

8. Semester / Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	0	2	3

Language of instruction:

Prerequisite of the course:

Type of course:

Alan İçi Seçmeli

Level of course:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Gülden ŞAHİN HATİPOĞLU
Assoc. Prof. Fazilet Ahu ÖZMEN AKALIN

Purpose and content of the course

Course Objectives:	It is aimed to teach the definitions of poverty, the trends in poverty, the culture of poverty, poverty as a social problem, the determinants of poverty at micro mezzo and macro levels, and the role and functions of social work in preventing poverty.
Course Objective:	Examining the economic, political, cultural, and socio-psychological dimensions of poverty to explain the determinants of poverty at micro-mezzo-macro levels and the role and functions of social work in poverty prevention.
Mode of Delivery:

Learning Outcomes



Knowledge *(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)*
1) Defines poverty and types of poverty.
2) Explain the effects of poverty on individuals, families and society in the globalization process.
3) Categorizes the characteristics of poverty psychology and culture of poverty.
Skills *(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)*
1) Gains the ability to produce solutions to social problems in line with scientific data and evidence, and to plan and develop social policies.
Competences *(Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)*
1) Produces solutions that will be useful at micro and macro level in preventing poverty.

Course Topics

Week

Subject

Introduction and discussion of course content

The Phenomenon of Poverty and Types of Poverty

Theoretical Approaches to Poverty

Social Assistance Conceptual Framework and Social Assistance Example "Charity Stones"

Oscar Lewis Culture of Poverty

Feminization of Poverty

Urban Poverty-New Urban Poverty

Globalization-Neoliberalism and Poverty Debates

Poverty and Social Exclusion

10)

Disadvantaged Individuals and Poverty (Child-Disabled etc.)

11)

Work, Consumerism and the New Poor

12)

Strategies to combat poverty at the micro level

13)

Strategies to combat poverty at the macro level

14)

Role and functions of social work in the fight against poverty

References:

Atatanır, H. (2016). Türkiye'de Yoksulluk: Sosyal Yardım ve Sivil Toplum. Dorlion Yayınları.
Erdoğan, N. Yoksulluk Halleri: Türkiye'de Kent Yoksulluğunun Toplumsal Görünümleri. İletişim Yayınevi.
Şenses, F. (2002) Küreselleşmenin Öteki Yüzü Yoksulluk, İletişim Yayınları. Ankara.
Şahin Taşğın N.(2017) Yoksulluk İnsan Hakları ve Sosyal Hizmet, Nika Yay., Ankara
İpek,M. (2015) "Yeni Yoksulluk ve Türkiye'de Sosyal Yardım Paradoksu" Karatahta İş Yazıları, Sayı/1(pdf) Nisan, Ankara.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Has knowledge of the basic concepts and theories of Social Work and its historical development process.
2) Has knowledge of social problems and social work practice areas.
3) Has knowledge about human rights and freedoms.
4) Has knowledge of legislation, professional ethics, principles and values.
5) Has knowledge of management and management processes related to the field of social work in human service organizations and public institutions.
6) Has the ability to write, report and record activities regarding social work practices, social review, evaluation, planning, summarization, etc.
7) Has the ability to analyze, synthesize and think critically.
8) In social work practices, he/she carries out his/her intervention independently by using her knowledge.
9) Takes responsibility individually and as a team member in social work practices.
10) Identifies and fulfills the learning requirements in the field.
11) Follows the changes and developments in the field and communicates with colleagues with the knowledge of a foreign language that can be used in the international environment.
12) Has professional observation and professional interview skills in social work practices.
13) Informs individuals, families, groups, communities and institutions in social work practices.
14) Communicates effectively with client systems and uses communication tools in the process of social work practices.
15) In social work practices, he/she organizes and implements projects and activities by considering social responsibility awareness.
16) Has the ability to understand and apply the value basis of social work, ethical principles and standards.
17) In social work practices, he/she decides and acts with a social justice and rights-based approach in accordance with the relevant legislation, professional ethics, norms and standards.
18) Sosyal hizmetler uygulamalarında, sosyal politikaları hayata geçirir.
19) He/She acts with the awareness of the effect of the social and cultural environment on human behavior in his/her practices in the fields of social work.

Course Teaching, Learning Methods

Q & A
Case Problem Solving/ Drama- Role/ Case Management
Laboratory
Quantitative Problem Solving
Fieldwork
Group Study / Assignment
Individual Assignment
WEB-based Learning
Internship
Practice in Field
Project Preparation
Report Writing
Seminar
Supervision
Social Activity
Occupational Activity
Occupational Trip
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment et.)
Reading
Thesis Preparation
Field Study
Student Club and Council Activities
Other
Logbook
Interview and Oral Conversation
Research
Watching a movie
Bibliography preparation
Oral, inscribed and visual knowledge production
Taking photographs
Sketching
Mapping and marking
Reading maps
Copying textures
Creating a library of materials
Presentation

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance		% 0
Laboratory		% 0
Application		% 0
Practice Exam		% 0
Quizzes		% 0
Homework Assignments		% 0
Presentation		% 0
Project		% 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)		% 0
Field Study		% 0
Article Critical		% 0
Article Writing		% 0
Module Group Study		% 0
Brainstorming		% 0
Role Playing + Dramatizing		% 0
Out of Class Study		% 0
Preliminary Work, Reinforcement		% 0
Application Repetition etc.		% 0
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)		% 0
Project Preparation + Presentation		% 0
Report Preparation + Presentation		% 0
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting		% 0
Oral examination		% 0
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
Report Submission		% 0
Bütünleme		% 0
Kanaat Notu		% 0
Committee		% 0
Yazma Ödev Dosyası		% 0
Portfolio		% 0
Take-Home Exam		% 0
Logbook		% 0
Discussion		% 0
Participation		% 0
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Calculation of Workload and ECTS Credits

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	28
Laboratory
Application
Practice Exam
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class	14	28
Article Critical
Article Writing
Module Group Study
Brainstorming
Role Playing + Dramatizing
Out-of-Class Study (Pre-study, Reinforcement, Practice Review, etc.)
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)
Project Preparation + Presentation
Report Preparation + Presentation
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting
Oral examination
Preparing for Midterm Exams	7	21
MIDTERM EXAM (Visa)	1	1
Preparing for the General Exam	8	24
GENERAL EXAM (Final)	1	1
Participation
Discussion
Portfolio
Take-Home Exam
Logbook
Total Workload		103
ECTS (30 saat = 1 AKTS )		3