General Information about the Course

Course Code:	IKU-O-413
Course Title:	Approach to Disadvantaged Groups
Course Semester:	6. Semester / Spring
Course Credits:	Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS 2 0 2 4
Language of instruction:	TR
Prerequisite of the course:	No
Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:	No
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Level of course:	Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Course Lecturer(s):	Ass. Prof. Hülya Türk
Course Assistants:

Purpose and content of the course

Course Objectives:	It aims to understand socially disadvantaged groups, analyze the social, economic and cultural barriers they experience and comprehend effective social work approaches to these groups.
Course Objective:	Students who successfully complete this course will be able to: 1. Define disadvantaged groups and the main problems they face 2. Evaluate the solutions within the framework of social policies and human rights. 3. Analyze the policies implemented in different countries for disadvantaged groups. 4. Discuss methods of combating social inequality and discrimination. 5. When they encounter disadvantaged groups, they can approach with awareness with their behaviors and attitudes.
Mode of Delivery:	E-Learning

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)

1) Define who the disadvantaged groups are.

2) Can explain the social, economic and cultural problems experienced by disadvantaged groups.

3) Can evaluate social services, social policies and support mechanisms for these groups.

4) Recognize the processes of social exclusion and develop strategies to cope with them.

5) Can propose solutions in line with the principles of human rights, equality and inclusion.

Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)

1) Communicate empathetically, ethically and culturally aware with disadvantaged individuals.

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) Analyze forms of prejudice and discrimination against disadvantaged groups in society.

Course Topics

Week	Subject
Related Preparation	Pekiştirme
1)	Definition and Scope of Disadvantaged Groups The concept of disadvantaged group, Types of social inequality and discrimination Basic concepts: social exclusion, poverty, vulnerable groups
2)	Policies and Legal Framework for Disadvantaged Groups Universal human rights and social justice Impact of social policies
3)	Disadvantaged Groups: Poverty Causes and consequences of poverty The effects of social exclusion on the individual and society
4)	Disadvantaged Groups: Disability Area Main problems faced by persons with disabilities Accessibility, education and employment policies
5)	Disadvantaged Groups: Women and Gender Inequality Disadvantaged women groups from a gender perspective Violence against women and methods of struggle Women's employment and economic empowerment policies
6)	Disadvantaged Groups: Children and Protection Policies Child Labor Child Protection Policies and services
7)	Disadvantaged Groups: Children and Protection Policies Child Neglect and Abuse
8)	MIDTERM EXAMS
9)	Disadvantaged Groups: Elderly Elderly population and problems encountered Elderly care services and support mechanisms Active ageing policies
10)	Disadvantaged Groups: Ethnic and Cultural Minorities Ethnic discrimination and social exclusion Cultural rights and social participation Multicultural societies
11)	Disadvantaged Groups: Migrants and Refugees Migrant Refugee Concepts Challenges faced by refugee women and children Social cohesion processes and integration policies
12)	Topic summaries
13)	GENERAL REPEAT
14)	GENERAL REPEAT
References: Ders Slaytları ve Paylaşılan Güncel Makaleler Özsöz, C. (2014). Pierre Bourdieu: Simgesel şiddet, eğitim, iktidar. Cogito, 76, 290-311. Salıya, D. A. (2015). Adalette kıstas arayışı: Tanıma mı, yeniden dağıtım mı, temsil mi? Nancy Fraser’da alternatif bir koalisyon örneği. International Journal of Social Sciences and Education Research, 1(3), 722-729. Butler, J. (2008). Cinsiyet belası. İstanbul: Metis Yayınları. Uluslararası İnsan Hakları Belgeleri ve Raporları STK Raporları: UNICEF, UNHCR, Uluslararası Af Örgütü.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

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Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	3	4	5	6	2	7
Program Outcomes
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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
Practical Final		% 0
Report Submission		% 0
Bütünleme		% 0
Bütünleme Pratik		% 0
Kanaat Notu		% 0
Committee		% 0
Yazma Ödev Dosyası		% 0
Portfolio		% 0
Take-Home Exam		% 0
Logbook		% 0
Participation		% 0
Discussion		% 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
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	3	9
MIDTERM EXAM (Visa)	1	5
Preparing for the General Exam	3	9
GENERAL EXAM (Final)	1	5
Participation
Discussion
Portfolio
Take-Home Exam
Logbook
Total Workload		56
ECTS (30 saat = 1 AKTS )		1