Community Awareness

Course Code:

NHS 104

Course Period:

Spring

Course Type:

Area Elective

Theoric:

2

Practice:

4

Lab:

0

Credits:

4

ECTS:

5

Course Language:

English

Courses given by:

Hediye Arslan Özkan

Course Objectives:

This course aims to get students to know the society they live in, to develop sensitivity to social problems, to recognize non-governmental organizations dealing with social problems and to contribute to the solution of social problems.

Course Content:

Within the scope of this course, the idea of contributing to the solution of social problems of students is tried to be developed by doing internships in non-governmental organizations. Thus, it is emphasized that the importance of sustainability in solving social problems and that each individual has a responsibility in this regard.

Course Methodology:

2. Question-answer 6. Interview 21. Presentation 26. Small and large group discussion

Course Evaluation Methods:

5. Field work evaluation 7.Assignment/reports evaluation 8. Seminary evaluation 13. Presentation evaluation

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Evaluation Methods
Examines the causes of social problems and studies in this field.	5,6,7,9,10	2,6,21,26	5,7,8,13
Develops sensitivity towards the problems of the society in which students live.	5,6,7,9,10	2,6,21,26	5,7,8,13,21
Serves voluntarily in a non-governmental organization of their choice.	5,6,7,9,10	2,6,21,26	5,7,8,13,21
Develops solutions for social and social problems.	5,6,7,9,10	2,6,21,26	5,7,8,13,21
Presents their work orally and in writing in front of the class.	5,6,9,10	2,6,21,26	5,7,8,13,21

Course Flow

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction of the course, explanation of the curriculum, literature, presentation, distribution of the work Non-Governmental Organizations and Working Methods	Related literature
2	Starting of the presentation of the group work	Related literature
3	Preperation of classroom group presentation work	Related literature
4	Presentation of classroom work	Related literature
5	Presentation of classroom work	Related literature
6	Presentation of classroom work	Related literature
7	Presentation of classroom work	Related literature
8	Start of civil society studies	Related literature
9	Continuity of civil society work	Related literature
10	Presentations of civil society work	Related literature
11	Presentations of civil society work	Related literature
12	Presentations of civil society work	Related literature
13	Presentations of civil society work	Related literature
14	Final report and evaluation	Related literature
15	Course evaluation

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

Akatay A, Harman S: Sivil Toplum Kuruluşları Yönetim, Yönetişim ve Gönüllülük. Ekin Yayınevi, İstanbul 2014.
Akbal İ: Sivil Toplum. Sivil toplum Kuruluşları ve Kamu Yönetiminde Karar Alma Üzerine Etkisi. I. Basım İstanbul 2017
Sivil Toplum Düşünce & Araştırma Dergisi.
Sivil Toplum Geliştirme Merkezi, www.stgm.org.tr
STGM, STÖ'lerde Organizasyon Yapısı Belirleme, 2020.

Additional Resources

Database - Clinical Key Student Foundation

Database - Nursing Reference Center

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	Yeditepe University YULearn, Google Classroom
Assignments	Society learning diaries
Exams	In-class group work (Midterm exam), presentation of the NGO work report (Final)

Assessment

EVALUATION SYSTEM
IN-TERM STUDIES	Number	PERCENTAGE
Midterm (In-Class Group Work and Presentation)	1	50
Final Exam (Participation in NGO acceptance and activities, Collecting sufficient data on NGOs, Presentation of NGO work report in class)	1	50
Total	2	100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		50
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		50
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gains theoretical and practical basic knowledge, skills and attitudes in nursing.			X
2	It meets the health care needs of the individual, family and society with an evidence-based and holistic approach, in line with the nursing process.					X
3	Takes an active role in the health care delivery team.		X
4	Performs professional practices in line with nursing values, ethical principles and relevant legislation.					X
5	Follows scientific developments in the field by using at least one foreign language effectively.					X
6	Gain the ability to communicate effectively, write reports and make presentations.					X
7	Gains the awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning.					X
8	Knows the research and publication process for the production of scientific knowledge specific to nursing and takes part in research.					X
9	Uses critical thinking and clinical decision making skills in professional practice.					X
10	Develops awareness of sensitivity to social and professional problems.					X

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15x Total course hours)	15	2	30
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	15	3	45
Practice	15	4	60
Midterm (In-Class Group Work and Presentation)	1	1	1
Final Exam (Participation in NGO acceptance and activities, Collecting sufficient data on NGOs, Presentation of NGO work report in class)	1	1	1
Total Work Load			137
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			5,48
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

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