Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
. 59015001 3 + 0 3.0 8.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate Degree
Course Type Elective
Mode of delivery
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Goals The aim of this course is to make students comprehend the basic concepts of international migration, new migration trends, spatial patterns of migration, the causes and consequences of migration, and gain the ability to explain and interpret migration through migration theories.
Course Content This course focuses on the size, workings, new trends, spatial patterns and consequences of international migrations, which have become more remarkable through the globalization process. In addition, migration theories are being evaluated that help explain international migration flows. Thus, contemporary international migration is placed within the general framework.
Learning Outcomes 1) Comprehend the basic concepts of international migration.
2) Identify new research topics related to international migration.
3) Designs new research problems related to international migration.
4) Compare different regions and countries in terms of various dimensions of international migration.
5) Explains the causes of international migration through theories.
6) Performs research designs and applications related to international migration.
7) Makes presentations on international migration.
8) Prepares articles on international migration.
9) Develops critical literature knowledge on international migration.
10) Interprets the results of international migration to make predictions.

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Introduction to International Migration Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Opinion Pool; Colloquium
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
2. Week Globalization and Migration Lecture; Question Answer
Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning 		Homework
3. Week International Migration Trends Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Homework
4. Week Global Migration Patterns and Systems Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Homework Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
5. Week International Migration Theories 1 Lecture; Question Answer
Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
6. Week International Migration Theories 2 Lecture; Question Answer
Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
7. Week Labor Migration Lecture; Question Answer
Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
8. Week Midterm Exam Question Answer
Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
9. Week Irregular Migration Lecture
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
10. Week Forced Migration 1: Asylum Seekers, Refugees, Protected Persons, Displaced Persons Lecture; Problem Solving; Discussion; Case Study
Opinion Pool; Colloquium
Storyline; Case Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
11. Week Forced Migration 2: Environmental Migrants / Refugees Lecture; Question Answer; Case Study
Opinion Pool; Colloquium
Storyline; Case Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
12. Week Brain Drain and Student Mobility Discussion
Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
13. Week Lifestyle (Retirement) Migration Lecture; Discussion; Case Study
Six Hats Thinking; Colloquium
Problem Based Learning; Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
14. Week International Migration Policies Lecture; Discussion
Opinion Pool; Colloquium
Problem Based Learning; Scenario Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Abadan-Unat, N. (2006). Bitmeyen Göç, Konuk İşçilikten Ulus-Ötesi Yurttaşlığa. 2.Baskı, İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi
Artuç, E., Docquier, F., Özden, Ç., Parsons, C. (2015). A Global Assessment of Human Capital Mobility: The Role of non-OECD
Bates, D.C. (2002). Environmental refugees? Classifying human migrations caused by environmental change. Population and Environment 23(5), 465-477.
Benson, M., O’Reilly, K. (eds) (2009). Lifestyle Migration: Expectations, Aspirations and Experiences. Farnham: Ashgate.
Castles, S., de Haas, H., Miller, M.J. (2014). The Age of Migration: lnternational Population Movements in the Modem World. Fifth edition. Basingstoke, Hampshire, UK: Palgrave Macmillan.
De Haas, H. (2010). Migration transitions: A theoretical and empirical inquiry into the developmental drivers of international migration. Oxford University, International Migration Institute, Working Papers No: 24.
Deniz, A., Özgür, E.M. (2020). Mixed marriage and transnational marriage migration in the grip of political economy: Russian-Turkish case. Turkish Studies. Published online: 14 May 2020 (DOI: 10.1080/14683849.2020.1763797)
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, 19 (3), 431-466.
Sirkeci, İ., Utku, D., Yüceşahin, M.M. (2019). Göç çatışma modelinin katılım, kalkınma ve kitle açıkları üzerinden bir değerlendirmesi.
Toksöz, G. (2005). Küreselleşme ve kadın emeğinin göçü. Türk-İş Dergisi, 366, 63-68.

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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 3
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 4
Homework 5 4
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) 14 4
Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time) 9 3
Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) 4 4
Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice , Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice) 7 2
Midterm Exam 1 2
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 1 2
Final Exam 1 3
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 2
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