The aim of the Social Services program is to teach students the connection between macro social work and the media and how the media can be used effectively in solving social problems.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction to media and social work,Basic concepts of media and social work,What does the media provide to Social Services?,What are the ways to use the media? How is it determined?,Local Media usage,National Media Use,Addressing social problems reflected in the media in the light of social work science,Relationship between media and professional ethics,Functions of media within the scope of macro social work,Case studies on media relations,Vulnerable groups represented in the media,Case study within the scope of media and macro social work 1,Case study 2 and 3 within the scope of media and macro social work,Project management within the scope of media and social work.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1.Will be able to understand the relationship between media and social work
10, 16, 9
A
1.1.Knows the basic concepts of media and social work
1.2.Explains the relationship between media and social work
2.Will be able to learn the role of the media in the social problems addressed by social work.
10, 16, 9
A
2.1.Discuss the representation of social problems in the media
2.2.Understands the importance of the media tool in macro social work
3.Will be able to discuss the compatibility of discourses created by the media with human rights.
10, 16, 9
A
3.1.Women, children, disabled, elderly, etc. discusses discourses about vulnerable and vulnerable groups on the basis of knowledge and values
3.2.Recognizes unethical representations of violence against women, child neglect and abuse
4.Will be able to produce projects using media tools within the scope of macro social work
10, 13, 16, 4, 9
A
4.1.Manages macro social work projects
4.2.Evaluates the impact of macro social work projects
5.Will be able to assess macro social work cases reflected in the media from an ethical perspective.
10, 13, 16, 4, 9
A
5.1.Knows professional ethical principles and values
5.2.Applies professional ethical principles and values to cases
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Introduction to media and social work
2
Basic concepts of media and social work
3
What does the media provide to Social Services?
4
What are the ways to use the media? How is it determined?
5
Local Media usage
6
National Media Use
7
Addressing social problems reflected in the media in the light of social work science
8
Relationship between media and professional ethics
9
Functions of media within the scope of macro social work
10
Case studies on media relations
11
Vulnerable groups represented in the media
12
Case study within the scope of media and macro social work 1
13
Case study 2 and 3 within the scope of media and macro social work
14
Project management within the scope of media and social work
Resources
-Joanne Westwood, Media and Social Work, https://www.herts.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/100962/media-and-social-work.pdf
-Aldridge, M., (1990) Social Work and the News Media: A Hopeless Case? British
Journal of Social Work 20, p.611-625.
-Community Care (2009) Community Care to monitor media picture of social work
profession. Community Care, 4/2/2009, Issue 1764
-Franklin, B, and Parton, N. (1991) Social Work, The Media and Public Relations.
Routledge
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.
X
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.
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.
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
2
28
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
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
20
20
General Exam
1
40
40
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
106
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(106/30)
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
MEDIA and SOCIAL SERVICE
-
Fall Semester
2+0
2
4
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Course Type
Elective
Course Coordinator
Assist.Prof. Derya BAYRI MENGİLLİ
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assist.Prof. Derya BAYRI MENGİLLİ
Assistant(s)
Aim
The aim of the Social Services program is to teach students the connection between macro social work and the media and how the media can be used effectively in solving social problems.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction to media and social work,Basic concepts of media and social work,What does the media provide to Social Services?,What are the ways to use the media? How is it determined?,Local Media usage,National Media Use,Addressing social problems reflected in the media in the light of social work science,Relationship between media and professional ethics,Functions of media within the scope of macro social work,Case studies on media relations,Vulnerable groups represented in the media,Case study within the scope of media and macro social work 1,Case study 2 and 3 within the scope of media and macro social work,Project management within the scope of media and social work.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1.Will be able to understand the relationship between media and social work
10, 16, 9
A
1.1.Knows the basic concepts of media and social work
1.2.Explains the relationship between media and social work
2.Will be able to learn the role of the media in the social problems addressed by social work.
10, 16, 9
A
2.1.Discuss the representation of social problems in the media
2.2.Understands the importance of the media tool in macro social work
3.Will be able to discuss the compatibility of discourses created by the media with human rights.
10, 16, 9
A
3.1.Women, children, disabled, elderly, etc. discusses discourses about vulnerable and vulnerable groups on the basis of knowledge and values
3.2.Recognizes unethical representations of violence against women, child neglect and abuse
4.Will be able to produce projects using media tools within the scope of macro social work
10, 13, 16, 4, 9
A
4.1.Manages macro social work projects
4.2.Evaluates the impact of macro social work projects
5.Will be able to assess macro social work cases reflected in the media from an ethical perspective.
10, 13, 16, 4, 9
A
5.1.Knows professional ethical principles and values
5.2.Applies professional ethical principles and values to cases
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Introduction to media and social work
2
Basic concepts of media and social work
3
What does the media provide to Social Services?
4
What are the ways to use the media? How is it determined?
5
Local Media usage
6
National Media Use
7
Addressing social problems reflected in the media in the light of social work science
8
Relationship between media and professional ethics
9
Functions of media within the scope of macro social work
10
Case studies on media relations
11
Vulnerable groups represented in the media
12
Case study within the scope of media and macro social work 1
13
Case study 2 and 3 within the scope of media and macro social work
14
Project management within the scope of media and social work
Resources
-Joanne Westwood, Media and Social Work, https://www.herts.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/100962/media-and-social-work.pdf
-Aldridge, M., (1990) Social Work and the News Media: A Hopeless Case? British
Journal of Social Work 20, p.611-625.
-Community Care (2009) Community Care to monitor media picture of social work
profession. Community Care, 4/2/2009, Issue 1764
-Franklin, B, and Parton, N. (1991) Social Work, The Media and Public Relations.
Routledge
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.
X
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.
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.
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.
