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Lesson Information

Course Credit	3.0
Course ECTS Credit	3.0
Teaching Language of Instruction	Türkçe
Level of Course	Associate's Degree, TYYÇ: Level 5, EQF-LLL: Level 5, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of Course	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery	Face-to-face
Does the course require compulsory or optional work experience?	Z
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Instructor (s)	Instructor TEZCAN ZEYNEP ÖZKAN TİLKİ
Course Assistant

Purpose and Content

The aim of the course	This course aims at introducing Anthropology to the learners. Historically Anthropology was used to produce knowledge about "other" cultures. In recent years Anthropology that changed and developed is discussing both the concept of culture and the expression and different representations of culture with a critical view. The geographic, theoretical and methodological expansion of Anthropological areas enables studies of the human beyond its biological existence (Physical Anthropology) as a social and cultural subject (Social/Cultural Anthropology). In this course the focus will be mainly on theories and methodologies of Cultural Anthropology with examples from topical themes in Turkey and different parts of the world.
Course Content	Relevance of anthropology to Social Work, basic concepts, methods and techniques will be discussed; and the folowing themes will be covered: evolution, cultural change, human diversity (race and gender), language and culture, culture and personality, political anthropology, ecenomic anthropology, and belief systems.

The aim of the course

This course aims at introducing Anthropology to the learners. Historically Anthropology was used to produce knowledge about "other" cultures. In recent years Anthropology that changed and developed is discussing both the concept of culture and the expression and different representations of culture with a critical view. The geographic, theoretical and methodological expansion of Anthropological areas enables studies of the human beyond its biological existence (Physical Anthropology) as a social and cultural subject (Social/Cultural Anthropology). In this course the focus will be mainly on theories and methodologies of Cultural Anthropology with examples from topical themes in Turkey and different parts of the world.

Course Content

Relevance of anthropology to Social Work, basic concepts, methods and techniques will be discussed; and the folowing themes will be covered: evolution, cultural change, human diversity (race and gender), language and culture, culture and personality, political anthropology, ecenomic anthropology, and belief systems.

Learning Outcomes

Having basic and current theoretical and practical knowledge
Evaluating the acquired knowledge in social work with a critical view, and has competency in analyzing and synthesizing.
Linking the knowledge of social sciences such as psychology, sociology, philosophy, anthropology and law to social problems and concerns, comprehends basic concepts and methods of each and has competency in applying this knowledge in social work fields
Internalizing life-long learning strategy. Renews knowledge and experience by being open to development, and enriches this knowledge through sharing it with others
Coming the idea of rights based perspective to practice in protection, health, security and rehabilitation of different groups in society
Having knowledge of social problems and social service application areas
Having human behavior and social environmental knowledge
Having information about human rights and freedoms
Having knowledge about social, cultural and economic differences
Having information about information technologies and use in the field of social work
Having practical information about social services
Acquiring application knowledge through on-site application internships
Being able to carry professional liability adequacy
Having enough practical application
Competence in acquiring the habit of following the information on the job
Competence in acquiring the concept of lifelong learning and self-development
Learning to methods of Social Work Intervention
Having information about applications
Using the framework of basic skills and knowledge of the social value system
Understanding the task of social workers or interposer
Psycho- social support to individuals who need to have the necessary skills in providing this support
Learning to work in groups
Having the ability to work multidisciplinary
Knowing how to provide the highest level of ethical principles between social worker and the client
Gaining the ability to lifelong learning
Constantly monitoring new resources related to social services
Becoming a model for the society with its knowledge, skills, values and attitudes and adopts the concept of lifelong learning
Developing basic communication skills
Providing communication between social environment and counselee
Sharing thoughts and solutions to problems related to social work areas with the same and different professions by supporting it with quantitative and qualitative data
Organizing and implementing projects and activities for the social environment in which it lives, with a sense of social responsibility
Thanks to the study of the social service area, he / she gets information without leaving the field
Determining the duties, authorities, rights and responsibilities related to the social work profession and acting in accordance with the legislation, professional ethics, norms and standards
Adopting social justice and rights based approach within the framework of social, scientific, cultural and professional values
In order to improve social functionality and facilitate social change, he or she develops an understanding of applying in an individual, family, group, organization, community, society and global context

Weekly Course Subjects

1	Information About Course Content
2	What is Anthropology? Historical Development of Anthropology
3	The Beginning of Human Culture
4	Culture
5	Language and Communication
6	Livelihoods and Economic Systems
7	Social Identity, Personality and Gender
8	Mid-term
9	Sexuality and Marriage
10	Family
11	Groups
12	Political Organization and Social Control
13	Religion
14	General Evaluation

Resources

1-Kottak, C. P. 2001. Antropoloji: İnsan Çeşitliliğine Bir Bakış. Ütopya Yayınevi; 1. Baskı, Cantekin Matbaası, Ankara. ISBN No: 975-8382-60-8.

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