Information Package

Program of Social Work

SW260

POVERTY AND SOCIAL WORK

Course Code
SW260
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. They will learn the theories of poverty
  2. They will understand the importance of the social work profession in the fight against poverty.
  3. They will be able to analyze the causes and consequences of poverty.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsThere are no recommended courses.
Course DescriptionPoverty as a social problem; examining the micro, mezzo and macro variables as the determinant of the poverty problem and the causes of poverty; consequences (consequences) of poverty; There are topics such as the role and function of social work in reducing social risks that cause poverty and in coping with poverty.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Poverty: Basic Concepts
2nd Week Causes of Poverty
3rd Week Causes of Poverty
4th Week Consequences of Poverty
5th Week The Outlook of Poverty in the World and in Turkey
6th Week Population Groups Affected by Poverty
7th Week Legislation on Poverty Problem
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Combating Poverty I - Approaches
10th Week Social helps
11th Week Fight Against Poverty II - International Aid - Microcredit Model
12th Week Social Work in Combating Poverty - Theoretical Foundations
13th Week Poverty and Social Work Practices
14th Week Social Work in Combating Poverty - International Dimension
15th Week Evaluation
Recommended or Required ReadingŞenses, F. (2002) Küreselleşmenin Öteki Yüzü Yoksulluk . İletişim Yayınları.
Koşar, N. G. (2000). Yoksulluk ve Sosyal Yardım: Sosyal Hizmetlerde Sosyal Yardım Alanı. Ankara
Erdoğan, N.(ed.) (2007). Yoksulluk Halleri. Türkiye'de Kent Yoksulluğunun Toplumsal Görünümleri. İletişim Yayınları.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 3 5 15
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 2 3 6
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1.5 1.5
Homework 1 2 2
Presentation (including preperation)
Project
Quiz
Take-home
Field Research
Meeting with advisor
Performance Practice
Book Presentation
Article Presentation
Case Study Presentation
Thesis Proposal
Article 12 2 24
Thesis Research
Weekly Articles and Resource Research
Preperation for Presentations
Total Work Load120.5
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.01
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
K1 X
K2 X X X
K3 X X
K4
K5 X
K6
K7