SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
POL7109	Migration in a Global Context	1	Spring	3	0	3	6

Course Type :	Elective Course VI
Cycle:	Master TQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Second Cycle EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction:	English
Prerequisities and Co-requisities:	N/A
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Name of Coordinator:	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi EDANUR ERÖZER
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı:	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi EDANUR ERÖZER
Dersin Kategorisi:

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives:	This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of migration in a global context and it aims to examine international migration from multiple perspectives.
Course Content:	Through an interdisciplinary perspective, the course explores major theories of international migration, intergroup relations, identity formation, citizenship, and integration processes. The course also addresses contemporary issues such as immigration policies, public opinion, anti-immigrant politics, border governance, diaspora and transnationalism.

Course Specific Rules

Students are expected to attend class having read the weekly assigned readings and to actively participate in in-class discussions.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:



Knowledge *(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)*
1) Can identify and explain the key concepts, frameworks, and theories used in migration studies.
2) Uluslararası göçün politik, ekonomik, sosyal ve kültürel etkilerini açıklayabilir.
3) Examine and critically assess contemporary issues and debates related to migration.
4) Understand interdisciplinary approaches to migration and integration processes.
Skills *(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)*
Competences *(Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)*

Weekly Course Schedule

Week	Subject	Materials Sharing *
		Related Preparation	Further Study
1)	Introduction to Migration Studies	Key Migration Terms (International Organization for Migration) https://www.iom.int/key-migration-terms UNHCR Global Trends Report 2024 https://www.unhcr.org/global-trends-report-2024
2)	Theories of International Migration	Castles, S., de Haas, H., & Miller, M. J. (2014). The age of Migration: International Population Movements in the Modern World. Palgrave Macmillan. Chapter 2: “Theories of Migration” Pp. 25-53	Massey, D. S., Arango, J., Hugo, G., Kouaouci, A., Pellegrino, A., & Taylor, J. E. (1993). Theories of international migration: A review and appraisal. Population and development review, 431-466.
3)	Multiculturalism and Integration	Berry, J. W. (2011). Integration and multiculturalism: Ways towards social solidarity. Papers on social representations, 20(1), 2-1.	Wright, M., & Bloemraad, I. (2012). Is there a trade-off between multiculturalism and socio-political integration? Policy regimes and immigrant incorporation in comparative perspective. Perspectives on Politics, 10(1), 77-95.
4)	Race, Ethnicity and Group Relations	Castles, S., de Haas, H., & Miller, M. J. (2014). The age of Migration: International Population Movements in the Modern World. Palgrave Macmillan. Chapter 3: “How Migration Transforms Societies” Pp. 55-63	Huddy, L. (2004). Contrasting theoretical approaches to intergroup relations. Political Psychology, 25(6), 947-967. Green, E. G., & Sarrasin, O. (2018). Individual and contextual explanations of attitudes toward immigration. In The Routledge companion to migration, communication, and politics (pp. 282-295). Routledge.
5)	Citizenship, National Identity and the Nation-State	Castles, S., de Haas, H., & Miller, M. J. (2014). The age of Migration: International Population Movements in the Modern World. Palgrave Macmillan. Chapter 3: “How Migration Transforms Societies” Pp. 64-81	Bloemraad, I., Korteweg, A., & Yurdakul, G. (2008). Citizenship and immigration: Multiculturalism, assimilation, and challenges to the nation-state. Annu. Rev. Sociol, 34(1), 153-179. Esses, V. M., Dovidio, J. F., Semenya, A. H., & Jackson, L. M. (2004). Attitudes toward immigrants and immigration: The role of national and international identity. In Social psychology of inclusion and exclusion (pp. 335-356). Psychology Press.
6)	Immigration Policies, Political Parties, and Anti-Immigration Politics	Czaika, M., & De Haas, H. (2013). The effectiveness of immigration policies. Population and development review, 39(3), 487-508. Davis, L., & Deole, S. S. (2017). Immigration and the rise of far-right parties in Europe. ifo DICE Report, 15(4), 10-15.
7)	Public Opinion	Dražanová, L. (2020). What factors determine attitudes to immigration? A meta-analysis of political science research on immigration attitudes (2009-2019). A Meta-Analysis of Political Science Research on Immigration Attitudes (2009-2019)(November 2020). Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies Research Paper No. RSCAS, 86.
8)	MIDTERM EXAM
9)	Forced Migration and Border Politics	Stankovic, S., Ecke, J., & Wirtz, E. (2021). Forced migration. In Oxford research encyclopedia of anthropology. Fassin, D. (2011). Policing borders, producing boundaries. The governmentality of immigration in dark times. Annual Review of anthropology, 40(1), 213-226.
10)	Migration and National Security	Castles, S., de Haas, H., & Miller, M. J. (2014). The age of Migration: International Population Movements in the Modern World. Palgrave Macmillan. Chapter 10: “The State and International Migration: The Quest for Control” Pp. 215-238
11)	Diaspora, Transnationalism, and Migrant Communities	Castles, S., de Haas, H., & Miller, M. J. (2014). The age of Migration: International Population Movements in the Modern World. Palgrave Macmillan. Chapter 12: “New Ethnic Minorities and Society” Pp. 264-292	Alexander, C. (2019). Beyond the “The ‘diaspora’diaspora”: a response to Rogers Brubaker. In Celebrating 40 Years of Ethnic and Racial Studies (pp. 357-368). Routledge.
12)	Migration and Integration in Turkey	Erdoğan, M. (2019). Syrian refugees in Turkey. Konrad–Adenauer-Stiftung Report. İçduygu, A., & Şimşek, D. (2016). Syrian refugees in Turkey: Towards integration policies. Turkish Policy Quarterly, 15(3), 59-69.	Akar, S., & Erdoğdu, M. M. (2019). Syrian refugees in Turkey and integration problem ahead. Journal of international migration and integration, 20(3), 925-940. Sert, D. Ş., & Danış, D. (2021). Framing Syrians in Turkey: State control and no crisis discourse. International Migration, 59(1), 197-214.
13)	Migration in a Global Context: Challenges and Future Directions	Castles, S., de Haas, H., & Miller, M. J. (2014). The age of Migration: International Population Movements in the Modern World. Palgrave Macmillan. Chapter 14: “Conclusion: Migration in the Twenty-First Century” Pp. 317-328
14)	Student Presentations

*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Programme Learning Outcomes	Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1)	Explains the fundamental and theoretical knowledge required for business management.
2)	Approaches problems encountered in the field of business administration with an analytical mindset and produces solutions.
3)	Develops problem-solving and decision-making abilities through individual and team work.
4)	Demonstrates the ability to manage employees and processes in a dynamic business environment.
5)	Acquires the skill of writing a thesis that contributes to the field by examining a current problem in business administration from a scientific perspective.
6)	Evaluates existing norms and standards in tasks undertaken with a critical perspective, and develops innovative and entrepreneurial ideas.
7)	Enhances professional-level competencies beyond undergraduate qualifications in accordance with the expectations of the business world and society, as well as the institutional outcomes defined by our university, and applies them in professional or academic life.
8)	Possesses cultural awareness and conveys it to groups both within and outside the field.

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level	Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Lectures
Discussion
Reading
Homework
Brain Storming
Questions Answers
Active Participation in Class

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level	Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Final Exam

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods	# of practice per semester	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40.00
Semester Final Exam	1	% 60.00
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
Total		% 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE

WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teaching & Learning Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Course	14	3	42
Laboratory	0	0	0
Application	0	0	0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)	0	0	0
Field Work	0	0	0
Study Hours Out of Class	14	2	28
Presentations / Seminar	1	2	2
Project	0	0	0
Homework Assignments	0	0	0
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities	-	-	72
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Quizzes	0	0	0
Midterms	1	36	36
Semester Final Exam	1	46	46
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities	-	-	82
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities)			154
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h)			6

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Castles, S., de Haas, H., & Miller, M. J. (2014). The age of Migration: International Population Movements in the Modern World. Palgrave Macmillan.
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