Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOCIAL WORK THEORIES and APPROACHES | SHZ2137330 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program | Perşembe 11:00-11:45 Perşembe 12:00-12:45 Perşembe 12:45-13:30 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Sayra LOTFİ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Sayra LOTFİ |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to learn the theories and approaches commonly used in social work areas and to raise awareness about their use in social work practice. |
| Course Content | This course contains; To understand social work as a discipline and profession, Importance of theories and approaches in Social Work, General overview to theories and approaches commonly used in Social Work Practice ,System Theory and Ecological Approach ,Psychodynamic approaches (e.g. Freudian psychoanalysis, Psychoanalytic psychotherapy, Ego psychology, Psychosocial treatment, Object relations theory, Self-Psychology, Personality theory and Psychoanalytic theory) ,Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches, Intellectual-Emotional Behavioral Therapy ,Crisis Intervention and Task-Oriented Approach ,Empowerment Approach, Feminist Perspective,Solution-Focused Approach,Humanist Approach: Individual-Centered Approach ,Humanist Approach: Transactional Analysis ,Existential Philosophies and Social Work, Gestalt Therapy ,Non-Discriminatory and Non-Oppressive Approaches: Anti-Oppressive Practice, Feminist Theory ,Social and Community Development Theories ,Radical and Marxist Approach ,Post-Modern Theory: Narrative Therapy. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Learn the theories and approaches used in social work practices. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 2. Knows how to use these theories and approaches in which cases. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | To understand social work as a discipline and profession, Importance of theories and approaches in Social Work, General overview to theories and approaches commonly used in Social Work Practice | Literature review on the subject |
| 2 | System Theory and Ecological Approach | Literature review on the subject |
| 3 | Psychodynamic approaches (e.g. Freudian psychoanalysis, Psychoanalytic psychotherapy, Ego psychology, Psychosocial treatment, Object relations theory, Self-Psychology, Personality theory and Psychoanalytic theory) | Literature review on the subject |
| 4 | Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches, Intellectual-Emotional Behavioral Therapy | Literature review on the subject |
| 5 | Crisis Intervention and Task-Oriented Approach | Literature review on the subject |
| 6 | Empowerment Approach, Feminist Perspective | Literature review on the subject |
| 7 | Solution-Focused Approach | Literature review on the subject |
| 8 | Humanist Approach: Individual-Centered Approach | Literature review on the subject |
| 9 | Humanist Approach: Transactional Analysis | Literature review on the subject |
| 10 | Existential Philosophies and Social Work, Gestalt Therapy | Literature review on the subject |
| 11 | Non-Discriminatory and Non-Oppressive Approaches: Anti-Oppressive Practice, Feminist Theory | Literature review on the subject |
| 12 | Social and Community Development Theories | Literature review on the subject |
| 13 | Radical and Marxist Approach | Literature review on the subject |
| 14 | Post-Modern Theory: Narrative Therapy | Literature review on the subject |
| Resources |
| Instructor's lecture notes and presentations |
| 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. Köroğlu, E. (2007). Düşünsel Duygulanımcı Davranış Terapisi. İstanbul: Hekimler Yayın Birliği. Daş, C. (2012). Geştalt Terapi. İstanbul: Hekimler Yayın Birliği. Beck, J.S. (2014). Bilişsel Davranışçı Terapi. (Muzaffer Şahin, Çev. Ed.). Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık. Polat Uluocak, G. (2011). Görev Odaklı Yaklaşım: Sosyal Hizmet için Bir Uygulama Modeli. Toplum ve Sosyal Hizmet Dergisi, 22(1): 133-146. Turan, N. ve Duman N. (2009). Transaksiyonel Analiz Yaklaşımı ve Sosyal Hizmette Kullanımı. Ankara: Maya Akademi Yayınevi. Tuncay, T. ve İl, S. (2006). "Sosyal Hizmette Baskı Karşıtı Uygulama", Toplum ve Sosyal Hizmet, 17(2), 59-71. Mavili Aktaş, A. (2003). Kriz Durumlarında Sosyal Hizmet Müdahalesi. Kriz Dergisi, 11 (3): 37-44. Şahin, F. (2001). Sosyal Hizmette Güçler Perspektifi ve Çözüm Odaklı Mülakat. Aile ve Toplum Dergisi. 4(1). |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PQ-1. Has knowledge of theories, approaches, models, human rights, social problems, research methods and techniques and application areas related to social work discipline. | X | |||||
| 2 | PQ-2. Has basic knowledge about realizing evidence-based social work interventions for counselee with different characteristics at individual, family, group and community level. | X | |||||
| 3 | PQ-3. Has knowledge of management and management processes, project design and project management. | X | |||||
| 4 | PQ-4. Has knowledge of professional ethics, principles and values. | X | |||||
| 5 | PQ-5. Has the ability to realize evidence-based social work practice at generalist level with counselee groups. | X | |||||
| 6 | PQ-6. To be able to communicate verbally and in writing, to think critically, to analyze and synthesize, to use relevant information technologies and other technologies in the context of social work practice. | X | |||||
| 7 | PQ-7. Demonstrate the ability to carry out social work interventions for counselee systems at the individual, family, group and community levels and to report and record these interventions. | X | |||||
| 8 | PQ-8. Recognize the positive value of difference and have the ability to practice on the basis of similarities and differences. | ||||||
| 9 | PQ-9. To be able to conduct research using contemporary management knowledge and techniques, to utilize and interpret the results of research, to fulfill managerial duties, to provide cooperation and coordination between institutions and to develop joint services. | ||||||
| 10 | PQ-10. It acts as an expert who conducts social work intervention independently, takes responsibility for solving the problems encountered in practice individually and as a team member, and provides professional guidance and counseling to social work students and new graduates. | X | |||||
| 11 | PQ- 11.Evaluates the knowledge, skills and professional foreign language acquired in the field with a critical approach and develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 12 | PQ-12. The student works as an expert who shares his/her thoughts and solution proposals in the fields of social work with different people and institutions by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, organizes and implements projects and activities with the awareness of social responsibility, and also monitors and evaluates the developments in the agenda of society and the world. | X | |||||
| 13 | PQ-13. Determines the duties, authorities, rights and responsibilities related to the social work profession and acts in accordance with the legislation, professional ethical principles and standards. | X | |||||
| 14 | PQ-14. Uses conceptual frameworks and perspectives, theoretical approaches and models that guide the implementation of each intervention level of social work by adopting social justice and rights-based approach. | X | |||||
| 15 | PQ-15. Adopts the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes of social work as a science and profession, and the understanding of being a model for society and lifelong learning. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 14 | 1 | 14 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 14 | 4 | 56 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 142 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(142/30) | 5 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOCIAL WORK THEORIES and APPROACHES | SHZ2137330 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program | Perşembe 11:00-11:45 Perşembe 12:00-12:45 Perşembe 12:45-13:30 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Sayra LOTFİ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Sayra LOTFİ |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to learn the theories and approaches commonly used in social work areas and to raise awareness about their use in social work practice. |
| Course Content | This course contains; To understand social work as a discipline and profession, Importance of theories and approaches in Social Work, General overview to theories and approaches commonly used in Social Work Practice ,System Theory and Ecological Approach ,Psychodynamic approaches (e.g. Freudian psychoanalysis, Psychoanalytic psychotherapy, Ego psychology, Psychosocial treatment, Object relations theory, Self-Psychology, Personality theory and Psychoanalytic theory) ,Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches, Intellectual-Emotional Behavioral Therapy ,Crisis Intervention and Task-Oriented Approach ,Empowerment Approach, Feminist Perspective,Solution-Focused Approach,Humanist Approach: Individual-Centered Approach ,Humanist Approach: Transactional Analysis ,Existential Philosophies and Social Work, Gestalt Therapy ,Non-Discriminatory and Non-Oppressive Approaches: Anti-Oppressive Practice, Feminist Theory ,Social and Community Development Theories ,Radical and Marxist Approach ,Post-Modern Theory: Narrative Therapy. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Learn the theories and approaches used in social work practices. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 2. Knows how to use these theories and approaches in which cases. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | To understand social work as a discipline and profession, Importance of theories and approaches in Social Work, General overview to theories and approaches commonly used in Social Work Practice | Literature review on the subject |
| 2 | System Theory and Ecological Approach | Literature review on the subject |
| 3 | Psychodynamic approaches (e.g. Freudian psychoanalysis, Psychoanalytic psychotherapy, Ego psychology, Psychosocial treatment, Object relations theory, Self-Psychology, Personality theory and Psychoanalytic theory) | Literature review on the subject |
| 4 | Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches, Intellectual-Emotional Behavioral Therapy | Literature review on the subject |
| 5 | Crisis Intervention and Task-Oriented Approach | Literature review on the subject |
| 6 | Empowerment Approach, Feminist Perspective | Literature review on the subject |
| 7 | Solution-Focused Approach | Literature review on the subject |
| 8 | Humanist Approach: Individual-Centered Approach | Literature review on the subject |
| 9 | Humanist Approach: Transactional Analysis | Literature review on the subject |
| 10 | Existential Philosophies and Social Work, Gestalt Therapy | Literature review on the subject |
| 11 | Non-Discriminatory and Non-Oppressive Approaches: Anti-Oppressive Practice, Feminist Theory | Literature review on the subject |
| 12 | Social and Community Development Theories | Literature review on the subject |
| 13 | Radical and Marxist Approach | Literature review on the subject |
| 14 | Post-Modern Theory: Narrative Therapy | Literature review on the subject |
| Resources |
| Instructor's lecture notes and presentations |
| 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. Köroğlu, E. (2007). Düşünsel Duygulanımcı Davranış Terapisi. İstanbul: Hekimler Yayın Birliği. Daş, C. (2012). Geştalt Terapi. İstanbul: Hekimler Yayın Birliği. Beck, J.S. (2014). Bilişsel Davranışçı Terapi. (Muzaffer Şahin, Çev. Ed.). Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık. Polat Uluocak, G. (2011). Görev Odaklı Yaklaşım: Sosyal Hizmet için Bir Uygulama Modeli. Toplum ve Sosyal Hizmet Dergisi, 22(1): 133-146. Turan, N. ve Duman N. (2009). Transaksiyonel Analiz Yaklaşımı ve Sosyal Hizmette Kullanımı. Ankara: Maya Akademi Yayınevi. Tuncay, T. ve İl, S. (2006). "Sosyal Hizmette Baskı Karşıtı Uygulama", Toplum ve Sosyal Hizmet, 17(2), 59-71. Mavili Aktaş, A. (2003). Kriz Durumlarında Sosyal Hizmet Müdahalesi. Kriz Dergisi, 11 (3): 37-44. Şahin, F. (2001). Sosyal Hizmette Güçler Perspektifi ve Çözüm Odaklı Mülakat. Aile ve Toplum Dergisi. 4(1). |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PQ-1. Has knowledge of theories, approaches, models, human rights, social problems, research methods and techniques and application areas related to social work discipline. | X | |||||
| 2 | PQ-2. Has basic knowledge about realizing evidence-based social work interventions for counselee with different characteristics at individual, family, group and community level. | X | |||||
| 3 | PQ-3. Has knowledge of management and management processes, project design and project management. | X | |||||
| 4 | PQ-4. Has knowledge of professional ethics, principles and values. | X | |||||
| 5 | PQ-5. Has the ability to realize evidence-based social work practice at generalist level with counselee groups. | X | |||||
| 6 | PQ-6. To be able to communicate verbally and in writing, to think critically, to analyze and synthesize, to use relevant information technologies and other technologies in the context of social work practice. | X | |||||
| 7 | PQ-7. Demonstrate the ability to carry out social work interventions for counselee systems at the individual, family, group and community levels and to report and record these interventions. | X | |||||
| 8 | PQ-8. Recognize the positive value of difference and have the ability to practice on the basis of similarities and differences. | ||||||
| 9 | PQ-9. To be able to conduct research using contemporary management knowledge and techniques, to utilize and interpret the results of research, to fulfill managerial duties, to provide cooperation and coordination between institutions and to develop joint services. | ||||||
| 10 | PQ-10. It acts as an expert who conducts social work intervention independently, takes responsibility for solving the problems encountered in practice individually and as a team member, and provides professional guidance and counseling to social work students and new graduates. | X | |||||
| 11 | PQ- 11.Evaluates the knowledge, skills and professional foreign language acquired in the field with a critical approach and develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 12 | PQ-12. The student works as an expert who shares his/her thoughts and solution proposals in the fields of social work with different people and institutions by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, organizes and implements projects and activities with the awareness of social responsibility, and also monitors and evaluates the developments in the agenda of society and the world. | X | |||||
| 13 | PQ-13. Determines the duties, authorities, rights and responsibilities related to the social work profession and acts in accordance with the legislation, professional ethical principles and standards. | X | |||||
| 14 | PQ-14. Uses conceptual frameworks and perspectives, theoretical approaches and models that guide the implementation of each intervention level of social work by adopting social justice and rights-based approach. | X | |||||
| 15 | PQ-15. Adopts the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes of social work as a science and profession, and the understanding of being a model for society and lifelong learning. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |