Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
INTERNATINONAL SOCIAL WORK 66702031 3 + 0 3.0 9.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
Instructors Gonca POLAT
Assistants
Goals International social work practices, working with international population groups, international social service focus, value system and ethics, international welfare organizations, creating international policies and developing social service programs are targeted.
Course Content The roles of social workers in the international arena: direct services at the micro and mezzo level The roles of social workers in the international arena: participation in international policy and organization studies The focus of international social work Features of international social work Combating global poverty Freedom and self-determination International social welfare organizations International human rights and social work ethics International social work values ​​Development of social work programs that take cultural differences Crime, human rights and democratization International social work practices International social work practices
Learning Outcomes 1) She/he develops critical view about international problems
2) She/he knows contemporary international social work practices
3) She/he adopts human rights concept and social work ethics
4) She/he adapts and develops welfare programs

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Globalization with ecnomical, ecological and social dimensions Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning
Homework
2. Week Roles of social workers in international fields: Direct services in micro and mezzo level Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning
Homework
3. Week Roles of social workers in international fields: Participation to international politics and tools Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning
Homework
4. Week Focus of international social work Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning
Homework
5. Week Features of international social work Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning
Homework
6. Week Challenge with global poverty Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning
Homework
7. Week Midterm exam Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning
Homework
8. Week International social welfare institutions Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning
Homework
9. Week International human rights and social work ethics Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning
Homework
10. Week International social work values Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning
Homework
11. Week Developing social work programs considering global differences Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning
Homework
12. Week Crime, human rights, and democratization Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning
Homework
13. Week International social work practices Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning
Homework
14. Week International social work practices Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning
Homework
15. Week Final exam Problem Solving
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning
Homework

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Human Rights and Social Justice in a Global Perspective: An Introduction to International Social Work, Susan C. Mapp
International Social Work: Issues, Strategies, and Programs, David Cox, Manohar Pawar
International Social Work: Professional Action in an Interdependent World, Lynne Healy

Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program RequirementsContribution LevelDK1DK2DK3DK4
PY150000
PY253333
PY350000
PY450000
PY550000
PY740000

*DK = Course's Contrubution.
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Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 3
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 3
Homework 3 10
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) 14 3
Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time) 14 5
Midterm Exam 1 3
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 1 20
Final Exam 1 3
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 30
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
ECTS Credit of the Course
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