| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generalist Social Work | SHB201 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 2 | Fall | 2 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Hande ALBAYRAK
Assistant Prof. Dr. Elvan ATAMTÜRK
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explain theoretical base and practice essentials of social work in the frame of generalist practice.
2) Explain social work as a discipline and professional and generalist social work.
3) Explain the social work practice at micro, mezzo and macro level.
4) Explain the intervention, comprehension, practice, role and functions of social work.
5) Explain the social worker's roles in generalist social work.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| 1 | High | High | High | High | High | Low | Middle | No relation | |
| 2 | High | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | High | No relation | |
| 3 | Middle | High | High | High | High | Middle | Low | No relation | |
| 4 | High | High | High | High | High | Middle | No relation | No relation | |
| 5 | High | Low | High | High | High | Middle | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
Theoretical basis of social work and fundemantals of practice within the frame of generalist social work approach, basic characteristics of social work as a profession and discipline, eclectic knowledge base of social work practice, analyze of social work theories, social work practice at micro, mezzo and macro levels, functions and roles of social work.
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction2) The Definition, Functions and Roles of Social Work
3) Generalistic Social Work
4) Planned Change Process
5) System theory and ecologic approach
6) Psychodynamic intervention /Psychosocial case work
7) Strenghts Approach and Empowerment
8) Social constractivism
9) Feminist Theory and Practice
10) Critical Theory
11) Mid-Term Exam
12) Cognitive Behavioral Theory
13) Crisis intervention approach
14) Person-Centered Approach
15) Motivational Interviewing
16) Task-Centered Approach
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Teater, B. (2015). Sosyal hizmet kuram ve yöntemleri: Uygulama için bir giriş. Nika Yayınevi.
2- Zastrow, C. (2014). Sosyal Hizmete Giriş. (Çev. Ed.) Durdu Baran Çiftçi. 2. Baskı. Ankara: Nika Yayınevi.
3- Şahin, F. (2002). Genelci sosyal hizmetin doğuşunu hazırlayan etmenler. Sosyal Hizmet Sempozyumu, 18-19.
4- Duyan, V. (2003). Sosyal hizmetin işlev ve rolleri. Toplum ve Sosyal Hizmet, 14(2), 1-22.
5- Kirst Ashman/Hull, Understanding Generalist Practice, (8th ed.) Boston, MA: Cengage Learning
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Case Study
5) Self Study
6) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required