Readings In Social Policy
Labor Economics and Industrial Relations
Faculty of Political Sciences
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings In Social Policy | CEK251 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 2 | Fall | 6 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Aziz ÇELİK
Prof. Dr. Ahmet SELAMOĞLU
Associate Prof. Dr. Aslı TAŞDEMİR
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Using and understanding the main concepts in the discipline of social policy in English.
2) Doing intense readings in English and comprehending subjets including welfare society, welfare models, social inclusion, poverty or social exclusion
3) Evaluate the characteristics of the main welfare policies in different welfare systems.
4) Understand the contemporary debates in the field of social policy.
5) Comprehend the main dynamics of change, transformation and developments in the spheres of social policy and welfare.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| 1 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 2 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 3 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 4 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 5 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Social Policy Seminars
Course Contents
Some readings in English in the up-date issues of social policy such as welfare society, welfare models, social inclusion, poverty, social exclusion and international organizations will be completed and discussions based on student presentations will be performed.
Weekly Schedule
1) Defining and analysing social policy.2) The welfare state.
3) Key perspectives on and ideology of welfare.
4) Social needs, work and social welfare.
5) Welfare provision for particular groups.
6) Welfare provision; public expenditures and cash transfers.
7) Welfare provision; social services.
8) Midterm.
9) Education and health policies.
10) Aile Politikaları ve çocukların korunması ve bakımı.
11) Social care.
12) Housing policies.
13) Comparative social policies.
14) Social policy and welfare regimes.
15) Social policies in the era of globalisation and current trends.
16) Final exam.
17) Social policies in the era of globalisation and current trends.
18) Final exam.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
English
Work Placement(s)
Not Required