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CEK2006Social Policy in Turkey3+0+0ECTS:4
Year / SemesterSpring Semester
Level of CourseFirst 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-LecturerAsst. Prof. Dr. Mustafa ŞEN
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
The aim of the course is to examine the historical development process of social policy in Turkey and to give information about current problems and policies.
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : Comprehends the development process of social policy in Turkey.1,31,
LO - 2 : Learns the new developments in the field of social policy in Turkey.1,31,
LO - 3 : Knows the main social policy problems and causes in Turkey.1,31,
LO - 4 : Knows the policies carried out for the solution of social problems in Turkey.1,31,
LO - 5 : Analyzes current problems and implemented policies in Turkey.1,31,
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), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Fundamentals of social policy in Turkey, the development process of social policy in terms of periods, the parties of social policy, globalization and its reflections on social policy, current social problems and applied policies.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1The concept of social policy and the foundations of social policy in Turkey, social policy in the Ottoman period
 Week 2Social policy in the Republican era: 1923-1945 period
 Week 3Social policy in the Republican era: 1945-1960 and 1960-1980 periods
 Week 4Social policy in the Republican era: The post-1980 period and current developments
 Week 5Parties to social policy in Turkey: the state, trade unions, non-governmental organizations
 Week 6Labor and employer unionism in Turkey
 Week 7Globalization, global social policy and global social rights
 Week 8The effect of globalization on social policy, social problems experienced
 Week 9Mid-term exam
 Week 10Employment, unemployment and labor market policies in Turkey
 Week 11Income distribution, poverty and policies in Turkey
 Week 12Social security and social security system in Turkey
 Week 13Occupational health and safety in Turkey
 Week 14Social exclusion and discrimination in Turkey, social inclusion policies
 Week 15Local governments and social policy in Turkey, the role of municipalities
 Week 16End-of-term exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Şen, M., Murat, G. 2019; Küreselleşme Sürecinde Türkiye'de Sosyal Politikalar, Ekin Yayınevi, Bursa.
 
Recommended Reading
1Talas, C. 1992; Türkiye'nin Açıklamalı Sosyal Politika Tarihi, Bilgi Yayınevi, İstanbul.
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 04/2024 1 50
End-of-term exam 16 06/2024 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 3 14 42
Arasınav için hazırlık 6 2 12
Arasınav 1 1 1
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 11 2 22
Dönem sonu sınavı 1 1 1
Total work load120