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CEKL5846@CURRENT ISSUES IN SOCIAL POLICY3+0+0ECTS:7.5
Year / SemesterFall Semester
Level of CourseSecond Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of LABOR ECONOMICS and INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week
LecturerDoç. Dr. Burçin ESER
Co-LecturerNone
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
To develop skills in understanding, evaluating and analyzing the development process of social policy and social policy problems in this process.
 
Programme OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
PO - 1 : Understand the nature and development process of social policy.1 - 5 - 7 - 101,3,5,
PO - 2 : Evaluate the changes in social policy within the new economic order.1 - 5 - 7 - 101,3,5,
PO - 3 : Examine social issues that arise as a result of economic and social changes.1 - 5 - 7 - 101,3,5,
PO - 4 : Analyze social issues and social policy practices related to these problems.1 - 5 - 7 - 101,3,5,
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), PO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Social policy from a historical perspective, the main goals and objectives of social policy, social policy and the state, the new socio-economic order and its social dimensions, social policy issues and implemented policies.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Social policy as a branch of science and social policy from historical perspective
 Week 2Goals and objectives of social policy
 Week 3State and social policy
 Week 4Globalization and the new economic order
 Week 5New socio-economic system and social policy
 Week 6Current social policy issues and policy practices
 Week 7Income distribution and poverty
 Week 8Labor markets, employment and unemployment problems
 Week 9Mid-term exam
 Week 10Developments in industrial relations
 Week 11Social exclusion and discrimination
 Week 12In-term studies
 Week 13Disadvantaged groups and their problems
 Week 14Global social policy
 Week 15Student presentation and discussion
 Week 16End-of-term exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Şenkal, A. 2017, Küreselleşme Sürecinde Sosyal Politika, Umuttepe Yayınları, Kocaeli.
2Şenkal, A. 2018, Küresel Sosyal Politika, Umuttepe Yayınları, Kocaeli.
 
Recommended Reading
1Tokol A. ve Alper Y. 2022, Sosyal Politika, Dora Yayınları, Bursa.
2Güncel makaleler
3Uluslararası kuruluşların ilgili raporları
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 11/2024 1 30
In-term studies (second mid-term exam) 12 12/2024 1 20
End-of-term exam 16 01/2025 1 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 3 14 42
Sınıf dışı çalışma 6 14 84
Arasınav için hazırlık 10 1 10
Arasınav 1 1 1
Ödev 6 11 66
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 20 1 20
Dönem sonu sınavı 2 1 2
Total work load225