Information Package / Course Catalogue
Civil Society and Voluntary Participation
Course Code: SBK232
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The aim of the course is to provide students with the skills to identify current social problems and develop solutions to these problems; to instill democratic values; to teach the importance of solidarity and cooperation; to direct students to work voluntarily in social responsibility projects and to inform them about civil society organizations.

Course Content

Gönüllülük ve Etik Yaklaşımlar, Ahlaki Değerler ve Hayırseverlik Perspektifinden Gönüllülük, Gönüllülüğün Toplumsal ve Bireysel Açıdan Taşıdığı Önem, Bireysel Temelli Sosyal Gönüllülük Uygulamaları, Kurumsal Gönüllülük Süreçleri ve Etkileri, Kurumsal Kimlik ve Kurum İmajı Bağlamında Gönüllülük, Kurumsal Gönüllülükte Ekonomik, Örgütsel ve Toplumsal Boyutlar, Gönüllülük Alanları ve Etkili Gönüllülük Uygulamalarının Analizi.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To learn the concept of Civil Society
2.To learn the placement of civil society organisations within the democratic society
3.To learn the democratic dimensions of the concept of participation
4.To learn volunteerism and its place in the public administration
5.To provide civil society within the framework of voluntary practices
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Carroll, A. B., & Buchholtz, A. K. (2014). Business and society: Ethics, sustainability, and stakeholder management (9th ed.). Cengage Learning.
2.Wilson, J. (2012). The Oxford handbook of voluntary sector and nonprofit management. Oxford University Press.
3.Handy, F. (Ed.). (2000). Ethics in voluntary organizations: Theory and practice. Indiana University Press.
4.Göksel, A., & Aykaç, B. (2018). Sosyal sorumluluk ve gönüllülük uygulamaları. Nobel Yayıncılık.
5.Bektaş, M., & Uysal, M. (2021). Kurumsal sosyal sorumluluk: Kavramlar, teoriler ve uygulamalar. Gazi Kitabevi.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition, Purposes and Social Importance of Volunteering Activities
Week 2 - Theoretical
Corporate Volunteering: Conceptual Framework, Goals and Contributions
Week 3 - Theoretical
The Value Basis of Volunteering: Ethics, Morality, Philanthropy and Sponsorship Relationship
Week 4 - Theoretical
The Evolution of Corporate Volunteering: Opportunities and Limitations
Week 5 - Theoretical
The Relationship Between Volunteering and Marketing
Week 6 - Theoretical
The Role of Civil Society Organizations in Volunteering
Week 7 - Theoretical
Examining National and International Successful Volunteering Practices
Week 8 - Theoretical
Application Presentations for Students' Volunteering Activities
Week 9 - Theoretical
Continuing Applied Volunteering Activities I
Week 10 - Theoretical
Continuing Applied Volunteering Activities II
Week 11 - Theoretical
Continuing Applied Volunteering Activities III
Week 12 - Theoretical
Continuing Applied Volunteering Activities IV
Week 13 - Theoretical
Continuing Applied Volunteering Activities V
Week 14 - Theoretical
Completion and Presentation of Applied Volunteering Activities
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory144398
Midterm Examination110010
Final Examination120020
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)128
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
3
4
2
2
3
OÇ-2
4
4
2
3
5
OÇ-3
4
4
3
3
5
OÇ-4
4
3
4
1
2
OÇ-5
1
3
4
2
1
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026