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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
Mode of Delivery	Face-to-face
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Purpose and Content

The aim of the course	The aim of this course is to analyze the structural problems produced by modern societies from a social sciences perspective. Phenomena such as inequality, poverty, unemployment, migration, and social exclusion, which have emerged throughout the historical process from the Industrial Revolution to the present, are examined together with thematic axes such as social justice, aging, childhood, and crime. The course aims to enable students to understand social problems not at an individual level, but at structural and systemic levels, and to evaluate the global and local dimensions of these problems in a comparative manner.
Course Content	The concept of social problems, the Industrial Revolution and the areas of social problems it gave rise to, the analysis of social problems and possible solutions, and the social problems emerging from the social, cultural, and political structure in the era of globalization.

The aim of the course

The aim of this course is to analyze the structural problems produced by modern societies from a social sciences perspective. Phenomena such as inequality, poverty, unemployment, migration, and social exclusion, which have emerged throughout the historical process from the Industrial Revolution to the present, are examined together with thematic axes such as social justice, aging, childhood, and crime. The course aims to enable students to understand social problems not at an individual level, but at structural and systemic levels, and to evaluate the global and local dimensions of these problems in a comparative manner.

Course Content

The concept of social problems, the Industrial Revolution and the areas of social problems it gave rise to, the analysis of social problems and possible solutions, and the social problems emerging from the social, cultural, and political structure in the era of globalization.

Learning Outcomes

They acquire fundamental, up-to-date, and practical knowledge related to their profession.
Gains knowledge about occupational health and safety, environmental awareness, and quality processes.
Keeps abreast of current developments and practices in their field and applies them effectively.
Effectively uses information technologies (software, programs, animation, etc.) related to their profession.
Possesses the ability to independently evaluate professional problems and issues using an analytical and critical approach and to propose solutions.
As a team member, takes responsibility for resolving complex and unforeseen issues encountered in applications related to their field.
Has an awareness of career management and lifelong learning.
Tracks developments in the field using a foreign language and communicates with colleagues.
Possesses social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values in the stages of collecting, implementing, and disseminating data related to the field.
Can effectively present and clearly express ideas at the level of knowledge and skills through written and oral communication.
Knows the legislation, care services, and intervention methods for disadvantaged groups in the field of social services.
Analyzes social issues affecting individuals and society and develops solutions.
Has knowledge and awareness of social work practices in Türkiye and around the world.

Weekly Course Subjects

1	The Industrial Revolution and the Concept of Social Problems
2	The Industrial Revolution and the Concept of Social Problems
3	Social Justice and Inequality
4	Globalization and Social Exclusion
5	Globalization and Social Exclusion
6	Unemployment
7	Poverty
8	Children in Street Situations
9	Child Labour
10	Aging and Social Problems
11	Crime and Social Control
12	Addiction
13	Problems Experienced by Migrants
14	General Evaluation of Social Problems

Resources

1-Gündüz, M. (2004). Türkiye'nin Toplumsal Sorunları, Anı Yayıncılık, Ankara.
2-Adak, N. (ed.) (2009). Sosyal Problemler Sosyolojisi: Dünyadan ve Türkiye’den Örnekler, Siyasal Kitabevi.

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