SOCIAL WORK (NON-THESIS)
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

General Information about the Course

Course Code:

SOH101

Course Title:

Contemporary Social Work Theories

Course Semester:

1. Semester / Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

Prerequisite of the course:

Type of course:

Necessary

Level of course:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Course Lecturer(s):

Purpose and content of the course

Course Objectives:	To evaluate and use the knowledge, values and skills required in the profession and discipline of social work competently. To use especially the theories in the knowledge base in generalist social work practice processes.
Course Objective:	The aim of this course is to learn the theories and approaches used in social work interventions and to raise awareness about their use in social work practice.
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face

Learning Outcomes



Knowledge *(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)*
1) To have the knowledge of the basic concepts and theories of social work and the historical development process.
2) To have the knowledge of social problems and social work practice areas.
3) To have the knowledge about human rights and freedoms.
4) To have the knowledge of legislation, professional ethics, principles and values.
5) To have the knowledge of management and management processes related to the field of social work in human service organizations and public institutions.
6) Act with the awareness of the effect of the social and cultural environment on human behavior in its practices in the fields of social work.
Skills *(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)*
1) In social work practices, social review, evaluation, planning, summarization, etc. have the ability to write, report and record activities.
2) Have the ability to analyze, synthesize and think critically.
3) Implements social policies in social services practices
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) In social work practices, carry out the social work intervention independently by using the knowledge.
2) Taking responsibility individually and as a team member in social work practices
3) Identifies and fulfills the learning requirements in the field.
4) With the knowledge of a foreign language that can use the resources related to the field in the international environment, they follow the changes and developments in the field and communicate with their colleagues.
5) Have the ability to make professional observation and interview skills in social work practices.
6) Informs individuals, families, groups, communities and institutions in social work practices.
7) Communicates effectively with client systems and uses communication tools in the process of social work practices.
8) In social work practices, it organizes and implements projects and activities by considering social responsibility awareness.
9) Have the ability to understand and apply the value basis of social work, ethical principles and standards.
10) In social work practices, it decides and acts with a social justice and rights-based approach in accordance with the relevant legislation, professional ethics, norms and standards.

Course Topics

Week

Subject

Understanding social work as a discipline and profession, the importance of theories and approaches in social work, an overview of theories and approaches used in social work practices.

Ecological systems perspective & behavioral science system

Psychodynamic approaches

Cognitive behavioral approaches

Crisis intervention approach – trauma practices – psychological first aid

Short-term solution-oriented approach

Existential approach

Midterm

Functional approach – psychosocial approach

10)

Narrative approach

11)

Positive psychotherapy approach

12)

Empowerment approach

13)

Transactional analysis approach

14)

Reality therapy approach

15)

Individual oriented approach

16)

Final

References:

• Payne, M. (1997). Modern Social Work Theory. Second Ed. McMillan Press Ltd. Great Britain.

• Teater, B. (2015). Sosyal Hizmet Kuram ve Yöntemleri: Uygulama için bir giriş. (Abdullah Karatay, Çev. Ed.) Ankara: Nika Yayınları.

• Adams, R., Dominelli, L. ve Payne, M. (2015). Sosyal Hizmet: Temel alanlar ve eleştirel yaklaşımlar. (Tarık Tuncay, Çev. Ed.) Ankara: Nika Yayınları.

• Adams, R., Dominelli, L. Ve Payne, M. Sosyal Hizmet: Temel alanlar ve eleştirel yaklaşımlar.

• Johnson L. C. Social Work Practice, A Generalist Approach, Fifth Ed., Allyn and Bacon, Massachusetts.

• Turan, N. Sosyal Kişisel Çalışma, Birey ve Aile İçin Sosyal Hizmet

• Özdemir, U. Sosyal Hizmetin ""Ne""liği

• Tuncay, T. ve İl, S. (2006). ""Sosyal Hizmette Baskı Karşıtı Uygulama"", Toplum ve Sosyal Hizmet, 17(2), 59-71.

• Duyan, V. Sosyal Hizmet Temelleri Yaklaşımları Müdahale Yöntemleri.

Tompson N. (2005).Understanding Social Work: Preparing For Practice, Palgrave, Britain

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3	4	5	19	6	7	18	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17
Program Outcomes

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