To be able to develop suggestions for the solution of social problems by learning the basic concepts and approaches related to social problems.
Course Content
This course contains; The Concept of Social Problem and Its Relationship with Social Work,Pandemic,Poverty,Unemployment,Migration and Society,Terror and War,Violence Against Women,Child Neglect and Abuse,Crime and Guilt,Problems in the Field of Education,Dependency,Discrimination,Climate Change and Environment,Aging of the population.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. He/ she will able to evaluate difficulties in defining social problems and their definitions and different approaches.
10, 13, 19, 9
A, E
1.1. He/ she explains social problems with functionalist, conflict, and interactionist approaches.
1.2. He/ she approaches critically the causes of social problems through different perspectives.
2. He/ she will able to exemplify the theoretical framework of major social problems in Turkey and the world.
13, 19, 4, 9
A, E
2.1. He/ she compares the social problems of developed and developing countries.
2.2. He/ she identifies structural causes of the social problems in Turkey.
3. He/ she will able to interpret socio-economic structure and social problems.
19, 9
A, E
3.1. He/ she explains the role of socio-economic structure in the emergence of social problems.
3.2. He/ she interprets statistically the relationship between socio-economic structure and social problems.
4. He/ she will able to develop suggestions for solving social problems.
10, 13, 19, 4, 9
A, E
4.1. He/ she defines social problems depending on social values and norms.
4.2. He/ she discusses the importance of social action in the formation of social policies.
5. He/ she will able to relate the point of view, applications and services towards these problematic areas in our country.
10, 13, 19, 9
A, E
5.1. He/ she explains the legal arrangements for the solution of social problems in Turkey.
5.2. He/ she identifies social policies and actions of non-governmental organizations in the country.
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
The Concept of Social Problem and Its Relationship with Social Work
2
Pandemic
3
Poverty
4
Unemployment
5
Migration and Society
6
Terror and War
7
Violence Against Women
8
Child Neglect and Abuse
9
Crime and Guilt
10
Problems in the Field of Education
11
Dependency
12
Discrimination
13
Climate Change and Environment
14
Aging of the population
Resources
1. Başcıllar, M. (ed.). (2022). Sosyal Sorunlar ve Sosyal Hizmet. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık
2. Akgün, R., Demir, G. (2020). Literatürden Vaka Örneklerine Sosyal Sorunlar. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık
3. Çalış, N., Karataş, Z. (2020). Kavramsal Ve Güncel Boyutlarıyla Sosyal Sorunlar. İstanbul: Efe Akademi Yayınları
1. Bonds, E. (2014). Social Problems: A Human Rights Perspective. Routledge
2. Kornblum, W., Julian, J., Smith, C. D. (2012). Social Problems. Pearson
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Acquires knowledge of social work theory and practice fields.
X
2
Gains communication and professional interview skills
X
3
Obtains information about management and processes.
4
Understands professional ethics, principles and values.
X
5
Uses required computer software, communication technologies and a foreign language.
6
Acquires the skills of solving social problems with scientific data and evidence.
X
7
Improves skills for using the knowledge gained from different disciplines to solve complex social problems.
X
8
Able to cooperate with other disciplines and make teamwork.
X
9
Gains ability for self-development in his area to follow actual info and developments, to trace and evaluate the state of the projects for his goals.
X
10
Capable to practice social work and train different client groups.
X
11
Learns the effects of the social and cultural environment on human behavior and considers this effect in social work practice.
X
12
Able to evaluate and feed-back during planned changing process.
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
5
2
10
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
4
2
8
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
1
5
5
Midterm Exam
1
15
15
General Exam
1
30
30
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
110
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(110/30)
4
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 PROBLEMS
-
Fall Semester
3+0
3
4
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Lect. Zeynep TÜRKYILMAZ
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s)
Aim
To be able to develop suggestions for the solution of social problems by learning the basic concepts and approaches related to social problems.
Course Content
This course contains; The Concept of Social Problem and Its Relationship with Social Work,Pandemic,Poverty,Unemployment,Migration and Society,Terror and War,Violence Against Women,Child Neglect and Abuse,Crime and Guilt,Problems in the Field of Education,Dependency,Discrimination,Climate Change and Environment,Aging of the population.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. He/ she will able to evaluate difficulties in defining social problems and their definitions and different approaches.
10, 13, 19, 9
A, E
1.1. He/ she explains social problems with functionalist, conflict, and interactionist approaches.
1.2. He/ she approaches critically the causes of social problems through different perspectives.
2. He/ she will able to exemplify the theoretical framework of major social problems in Turkey and the world.
13, 19, 4, 9
A, E
2.1. He/ she compares the social problems of developed and developing countries.
2.2. He/ she identifies structural causes of the social problems in Turkey.
3. He/ she will able to interpret socio-economic structure and social problems.
19, 9
A, E
3.1. He/ she explains the role of socio-economic structure in the emergence of social problems.
3.2. He/ she interprets statistically the relationship between socio-economic structure and social problems.
4. He/ she will able to develop suggestions for solving social problems.
10, 13, 19, 4, 9
A, E
4.1. He/ she defines social problems depending on social values and norms.
4.2. He/ she discusses the importance of social action in the formation of social policies.
5. He/ she will able to relate the point of view, applications and services towards these problematic areas in our country.
10, 13, 19, 9
A, E
5.1. He/ she explains the legal arrangements for the solution of social problems in Turkey.
5.2. He/ she identifies social policies and actions of non-governmental organizations in the country.
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
The Concept of Social Problem and Its Relationship with Social Work
2
Pandemic
3
Poverty
4
Unemployment
5
Migration and Society
6
Terror and War
7
Violence Against Women
8
Child Neglect and Abuse
9
Crime and Guilt
10
Problems in the Field of Education
11
Dependency
12
Discrimination
13
Climate Change and Environment
14
Aging of the population
Resources
1. Başcıllar, M. (ed.). (2022). Sosyal Sorunlar ve Sosyal Hizmet. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık
2. Akgün, R., Demir, G. (2020). Literatürden Vaka Örneklerine Sosyal Sorunlar. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık
3. Çalış, N., Karataş, Z. (2020). Kavramsal Ve Güncel Boyutlarıyla Sosyal Sorunlar. İstanbul: Efe Akademi Yayınları
1. Bonds, E. (2014). Social Problems: A Human Rights Perspective. Routledge
2. Kornblum, W., Julian, J., Smith, C. D. (2012). Social Problems. Pearson
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Acquires knowledge of social work theory and practice fields.
X
2
Gains communication and professional interview skills
X
3
Obtains information about management and processes.
4
Understands professional ethics, principles and values.
X
5
Uses required computer software, communication technologies and a foreign language.
6
Acquires the skills of solving social problems with scientific data and evidence.
X
7
Improves skills for using the knowledge gained from different disciplines to solve complex social problems.
X
8
Able to cooperate with other disciplines and make teamwork.
X
9
Gains ability for self-development in his area to follow actual info and developments, to trace and evaluate the state of the projects for his goals.
X
10
Capable to practice social work and train different client groups.
X
11
Learns the effects of the social and cultural environment on human behavior and considers this effect in social work practice.
X
12
Able to evaluate and feed-back during planned changing process.
