COURSE UNIT TITLE

: VOLUNTEERISM STUDIES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
GÇD 1000 VOLUNTEERISM STUDIES ELECTIVE 1 2 0 4

Offered By

Required Course Office

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR ÖMÜR NECZAN ÖZMEN

Offered to

Piano
Econometrics
Economics (Evening)
Environmental Engineering
ELECTRICAL
Mechanical Drawing and Construction
Carpet - Rugs and Old Fabric Patterns
Chemistry Technology
Gemmology and Jewelery Design
Tourism Management
Labour Economics and Industrial Relations
Public Administration
Computer Programming (Evening)
Marketing
Construction Technology
Medical Laboratory Techniques
Sound Editing and Cinematography
Oral and Dental Clinical
Horn
Play Writing - Dramaturgy
Performance Arts
Chemistry
Archeology
Anesthesia
LOCAL ADMINISTRATIONS (Evening)
Computer Programming
Biomedical Equipment Technology (Evening)
Accessory Design
Industrial Glass and Ceramics
BUREAU MANAGEMENT AND EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTSHIP
BUREAU MANAGEMENT AND EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTSHIP (Evening)
Archeology (Evening)
Recreation
Museology
Comparative Literature
Composition
Mining Technology
Biology
HEALTH INSTITUTIONS MANAGEMENT (Evening)
Carpet, Rug and Traditional Fabric Designs
Econometrics (Evening)
Textile Engineering
City and Regional Planning
Percussion Instruments
Ballet
Electronics Technology
Agricultural Management (Evening)
History (Evening)
ACCOUNTING AND TAX APPLICATIONS
Flute
Mechanical Drawing and Construction (Evening)
Stage Design
Theology
Economics
Geophysical Engineering
Vocational School of Justice
Foundry
Animation Film Design and Directing
Ceramic and Glass Design
ACCOUNTING AND TAX APPLICATIONS (Evening)
Natural Building Stones Technology
Computer Science
Tourism and Hotel Management
Music Sciences
Labour Economics and Industrial Relations (Evening)
Civil Engineering
Medical Documentation and Secretariat
ELECTRICAL (Evening)
Gemmology and Jewelery Design (Evening)
Textile Technology
Sociology
Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Horn
Trombone
Film Design and Directing
Dentist
Musicology
Art of Illumination
Tourism and Hotel Management
Cultural Heritage and Tourism
Mining Technology
Tourism Management
Film Design and Directing
Illustration and Printmaking
Mechanical Drawing and Construction (Evening)
Trumpet
Tuba
Percussion Instruments
Sculpture
Guitar
Medicine
Theology (Evening)
Mining Engineering
Photography
Viola
Machinery (Evening)
Medical Imaging Techniques
Drilling Technology
Mechanical Engineering (Evening)
HEALTH INSTITUTIONS MANAGEMENT
TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT (Evening)
Electronics Technology (Evening)
Chemistry Technology (Evening)
Cello
Veterinary Medicine
Tile Design and Restoration
Art of Calligraphy
Management Information Systems
Mechanical Drawing and Construction
Painting
Statistics
Business Administration
Audiometry
Cartoon Film and Animation
Composition
Public Finance
Civil Engineering (Evening)
Marketing
TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
SURVEYING AND CADASTRE (Evening)
Trumpet
Textile Design
Telecommunication Technology
PLUMBING TECHNOLOGY
Coaching Education
Tuba
Nuclear Medicine Techniques
Occupational Health and Safety
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
Harp
Linguistics
Nursing
Telecommunication Technology (Evening)
Agricultural Management
First And Emergency Aid
Bassoon
Ancient Turkish Calligraphy
Bassoon
Flute
Trombone
Violin
Public Finance (Evening)
Radioterapy
Machinery
LOCAL ADMINISTRATIONS
Mechatronics
Clarinet
Oboe
Film Design and Screenwriting
Restorations of Ancient Tile
GEOTECHNICS
Graphic Design
Computer Programming Distance Learning
Gastronomy And Culinary Arts
Public Administration (Evening)
Fashion Clothing Design
Film Design and Screenwriting
Turkish Language and Literature
Civil Aviation Transportation Management
Welding Technology
Ceramic and Glass
Architecture
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Department of Sport Management
Clarinet
Oboe
Construction Technology (Evening)
Dramatic Writing and Dramaturgy
Contrabass
Physics
Law
Industrial Engineering
Biomedical Equipment Technology
Mechanical Engineering
History
Music Technology
AIR - CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION TECHNOLOGY
Philosophy
Psychology
Mathematics
Business Administration (Evening)
Geological Engineering
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
SURVEYING AND CADASTRE
Opera
Ancient Turkish Calligraphy
Sociology (Evening)
Gastronomy and Culinary Arts
International Trade
Graphic Arts
Food Technology
Mechatronics (Evening)

Course Objective

The objective of this course is to provide students basic skills about organizing,coordinating and developing ties between society and university through education, knowledge, skills and efficiency they have gained all their lives. It is aimed to teach students being aware of social, economical and disadvantaged and vulnerable groups related issues such as human trafficking, migration, disabilities violence against women and children climate change etc... It is expected to raise awareness and willingness among students to take part in volunteer activities, to create visible positive changes in society by engaging them to take active roles in pre-planned volunteer works and let them present and share their efforts with their classmates and other related parties.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Be aware of social and daily problems,
2   Understand importance of community service,
3   Understand requirements of volunteerism regarding knowledge and practice skills,
4   Plan and carry out projects to solve problems,
5   Present their projects written or orally,
6   Work individually or as a team member.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Fundamental concepts of volunteerism, Historical background, Models and approaches,Ethics, Religious and traditional values and principals
2 Volunteerism in Turkey, NGOs (Volunteerism Fair)
3 Fundamentals of Project management; Project planning, developing, writing, directing,organizing,budgeting,implementing
4 Defining and assigning volunteer teams, topics and team coordinators
5 Evaluation of volunteer studies preperations
6 Participation in voluntary activities in the field
7 Participation in voluntary activities in the field
8 Participation in voluntary activities in the field
9 Participation in voluntary activities in the field
10 Participation in voluntary activities in the field
11 Participation in voluntary activities in the field
12 Participation in voluntary activities in the field
13 Participation in voluntary activities in the field
14 Evaluation of projects / presentations

Recomended or Required Reading

It will be announced later

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, case studies, invidual and group works, project implementation, presentation, Volunteerism fair

Assessment Methods

Successful / Unsuccessful


*** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Participating lectures, Project planning and taking part in project implementation, NGO visits, participating volunteerism fair

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

1. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.
2. Attending at least 70 percent of lectures is mandatory.
3. Participation in class and field studies is required

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

It will be announced later

Office Hours

It will be announced later

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 5 2 10
Tutorials 9 1 9
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 12 1 12
Preparing assignments 2 8 16
Preparing presentations 2 8 16
Field study 8 3 24
Participating Lectures and Field Studies 14 1 14
Project Final Presentation 2 1 2
Participating Volunteerism Fairs 1 2 2
Final Assignment 2 2 4
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 109

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9
LO.133
LO.222333
LO.33333
LO.4223
LO.52
LO.62