Information Package

Program of Social Work

SW493

GREEN SOCIAL WORK

Course Code
SW493
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 about the impact of the environment on human life.
  2. will be able to comprehend and apply the micro, mezzo and macro level interventions of social work related to environmental problems.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsIntroduction to Sociology, Introduction to Economics, Introduction to Anthropology Introduction to Psychology, Human Behaviour and Social Environment I-II, Social Work Theories And Practice I, II, III
Course DescriptionIn this course, the growing climate problems in the 21st century, ecological crises and their impact on individuals and societies are addressed from a social work perspective. This perspective places a new perspective sensitive to nature and the environment in the social service area
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Definition of Green Social Work
2nd Week Philosophy, purpose and concepts of Green Social Work, the relationship between environment and human health.
3rd Week The climate crisis and its effects on individuals and social systems
4th Week Water problem. The effects of the water problem on individuals and social systems
5th Week Food problems, food desert, scarcity
6th Week Air and soil pollution problem
7th Week Sustainability concept. Sustainability in terms of social work
8th Week Midterm
9th Week International and national legislation on the environment
10th Week Green Social Work and delivery of social services
11th Week The role of individuals, the public and NGOs in Green Social Work
12th Week Working with individuals, families and groups with a focus on Green Social Work
13th Week Community organization on Green Social Work
14th Week Awareness needs and actions regarding Green Social Work in Turkey
15th Week Evaluation
Recommended or Required ReadingDominelli, L. (2018). Yeşil Sosyal Hizmet: Çevre Krizlerinden Çevresel Adalete- Çeviri Editörü. Arzu İçağasıoğlu Çoban. Nika Yayınevi.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Discussion
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 20
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
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
Presentation (including preperation)
Project
Quiz 2 1 2
Take-home
Field Research
Meeting with advisor
Performance Practice
Book Presentation
Article Presentation
Case Study Presentation
Thesis Proposal
Article
Thesis Research
Weekly Articles and Resource Research
Preperation for Presentations
Total Work Load121
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.03
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2
K1 X
K2 X
K3 X
K4
K5
K6
K7