Information Package

Program of Social Work

SW264

INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND SOCIAL WORK

Course Code
SW264
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. will learn the concept and types of disability
  2. will be able to understand and apply the micro, mezzo and macro level interventions of social work for individuals with special needs.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsIntroduction to Sociology, Introduction to Economics, Introduction to Anthropology, Introduction to Psychology, Human Behavior and the Social Environment I-II, Social Work Theory and Intervention I, II, III
Course DescriptionThis course covers the concept of disability, its types and approaches. It includes micro, mezzo and macro applications for individuals with special needs in social work.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to the course
2nd Week Definition and types of individuals with special needs
3rd Week Historical development of approaches to individuals with special needs
4th Week Historical development of approaches to individuals with special needs
5th Week Services for individuals with special needs
6th Week Services for individuals with special needs
7th Week Social work and individuals with special needs
8th Week Midterm
9th Week International and national legislation regarding individuals with special needs
10th Week International and national legislation regarding individuals with special needs
11th Week Micro practices with individuals with special needs
12th Week Mezzo applications with individuals with special needs
13th Week Macro applications with individuals with special needs
14th Week Macro applications with individuals with special needs
15th Week Evaluation
Recommended or Required ReadingŞimşek, G., & Altun, F. (2020). Sosyal belediyecilikte sosyal hizmetlerin ve sosyal girişimci faaliyetlerin rolü. Sosyal Çalışma Dergisi, 4(1), 55-61.
TELLİOĞLU, S. (2020). AVRUPA BİRLİĞİ (AB)?NİN VE BAZI GELİŞMİŞ ÜLKELERİN ENGELLİLERE YÖNELİK SOSYAL POLİTİKALARI VE SOSYAL HİZMETLERİ. The Journal of Social Sciences, 34(34), 166-182.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Discussion
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Quiz 1 30
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz 2 4 8
Individual or group work 5 7 35
Preparation for Final exam 4 7 28
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 3 6 18
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Quiz 1 1 1
Total Work Load120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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K2 X X
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