VULNERABLE POPULATIONS AND SOCIAL POLICY
- Course
- SOWO313 - VULNERABLE POPULATIONS AND SOCIAL POLICY
- Department
- Social Work - English - Undergraduate
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 6
- T+P+L
- 3 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- -
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
Course Description
The course examines the processes that characterize the transitions of displace women, children, youth, and families within their country of origin and in integration into new countries. The course gives an overview of the historical events and processes that have resulted in the mass displacement of people, focuses on selected policies and service programs that have been developed to assist refugees in transition, and stresses on refugee trauma, adaptation, and integration after repatriation or resettlement.
VULNERABLE POPULATIONS AND SOCIAL POLICY
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Course outcomes
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Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to the social policy: the terms of social welfare and social justice |
| Week 2 | Social Work Practice with Vulnerable and Resilient Populations |
| Week 3 | Alcoholism and Other Drug Addictions |
| Week 4 | Adult Corrections |
| Week 5 | Child Abuse and Neglect |
| Week 6 | Death of a Parent |
| Week 7 | Divorce- Single Parenthood |
| Week 8 | Midterm |
| Week 9 | Midterm |
| Week 10 | Intimate Partner Abuse |
| Week 11 | Homeless People |
| Week 12 | Immigrants and Refugees |
| Week 13 | Family Caregivers of the Frail Elderly |
| Week 14 | Older Persons in Need of Long-Term Care |
| Week 15 | Final |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Giiterman, A. (2014). Handbook of social work practice with vulnerable and resilient populations. Columbia University Press, New York.
- 02 Derezotes, (2005). Social Policy and Social Work
Learning Outcomes
- L03 It defines and explains the characteristics, needs, and problems of vulnerable groups. SOLO 4
- L05 It can anticipate the implementation of social services focused on social policy for vulnerable groups. SOLO 4
- L06 It distinguishes the fragile/vulnerable groups that are the target audience of social work professional practice. SOLO 4
Program Outcomes
- P01 1- To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources including current information in the field of Accounting and Finance.
- P02 2- To be able to use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of Accounting and Finance.
- P03 3- To be able to interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, analyze and develop solutions based on research and evidence by using advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Accounting and Finance.
- P04 4- To be able to take responsibility as an individual and a team member in order to solve complex and unpredictable problems in accounting and finance applications.
- P05 5- To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees under the responsibility of a project.
- P06 6- To be able to determine the learning requirements in the field of Accounting and Finance and to direct their learning.
- P07 7- To be able to inform people and institutions about issues related to the field of accounting and finance, and to be able to transfer their ideas and solution proposals in writing and orally.
- P08 8- To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the European Computer Driving License Advanced Level required by the field of Accounting and Finance.
- P09 9- To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results related to the field of accounting and finance.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L03 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L05 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L06 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |