Theory and Philosophy of Social Policy
Social Policy
Institute of Social Sciences
Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theory and Philosophy of Social Policy | SPO105 | Elective | Doctorate degree | 1 | Fall | 7 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Ahmet SELAMOĞLU
Associate Prof. Dr. Doğa Başar SARIİPEK
Associate Prof. Dr. Aslı TAŞDEMİR
Associate Prof. Dr. Betül URHAN ÇELİK
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Comprehend the theoretical and conceptual framwork, discuss the evolving process of social policy historically
2) Interpret the relationship among state, citizen and welfare in terms of the transformation of social welfare state discussions
3) Discuss the humane needs of social policy, like organizing, education, health etc. in social welfare state
4) Comprehend the conceptual and theoretical change discussions and interpret these discussions in terms of political, economic and social policies
5) Interpret the discussions of change-shift of social welfare state in terms of Turkey
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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| 1 | High | High | Middle | Low | High | |
| 2 | Middle | Low | High | Low | Middle | |
| 3 | Middle | High | Low | High | High | |
| 4 | High | Middle | Middle | High | Low | |
| 5 | High | High | Low | Middle | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
During this lecture;the development dynamics and the pressure towards change in social policy practices will be discussed within the scope of theoretical and conceptual frame learned in Theory and Philosophy of Social Policy course.
Weekly Schedule
1) Social policy and social query as a scientific area2) Born of social policy, development of thoughts related with social policy and theoretical frame
3) Born of social policy, development of thoughts related with social policy and theoretical frame
4) Citizenship, social class and social policy
5) State, social policy and multi-dimensional governance; understanding social state theory and its functions
6) State, social policy and multdimensional governance, comprehending social state philosophy and its functions
7) Social policy and human needs; work and income, education, health, housing and environment needs
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Role of international social policy and ILO, searches for global social standards
10) Changing power relations and the shift in social policy
11) The trend towards active citizenship from social citizenship
12) Discussions on Turkey
13) Discussions on Turkey
14) Discussions on Turkey
15) Discussions on Turkey
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Demonstration
5) Group Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
70% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
30% |
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Total | 100% | |||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required