Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION | INT4211133 | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program | Salı 10:00-10:45 Salı 11:00-11:45 Salı 12:00-12:45 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Hatice Deniz GENÇ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Hatice Deniz GENÇ |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | This course investigates the causes and consequences of contemporary human mobility. The course introduces students to the migration studies, contemporary migration flows and states' efforts to regulate migration. The course equips students with key terms, familiarizes them with key conventions, regional and global organizations, which deal with migration. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to the course,Causes of Migration - Why do people migrate?,Migration: A Transformative Power,Contemporary Migration Patterns II,Contemporary Migration Patterns II,Turkey’s Migration Dynamics I,Turkey’s Migration Dynamics II,The State and International Migration: The Quest for Control,State – Diaspora Relations,Refugees, International Regime on Refugees, and the Refugee Crisis,Can states control their borders? Unauthorized Migration,Public Opinion on Immigration,Securitisation of Migration,Wrap up, questions about the final papers. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| identify and interpret current migration movements and dynamics | 10, 13, 14, 16, 19, 4, 6, 9 | A |
| analyze the reasons of migration | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| discuss migration theories and apply them to current migration movements | 10, 16, 19, 6, 9 | A |
| interpret and compare states' migration policy priorities | 10, 13, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| connect political and economic developments to migration movements | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| develop informed estimates about future flows and changes in migration dynamics | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| identify the problems in the international refugee regime | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the course | International Organization for Migration, Key Migration Terms: http://www.iom.int/key- migration-terms Migrant Integration Policy Index: http://www.mipex.eu/ UN International Migration Report 2017: http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/migration/publications/migrationreport/docs/ MigrationReport2017_Highlights.pdf Top 10 Migration Issues of 2017 https://www.migrationpolicy.org/programs/migration-information-source/top-10-migration-issues- 2017 |
| 2 | Causes of Migration - Why do people migrate? | Castles, Chp. 2 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 | Migration: A Transformative Power | Castles, Chp. 3 |
| 4 | Contemporary Migration Patterns II | Castles, Chps. 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. |
| 5 | Contemporary Migration Patterns II | Castles, Chps. 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. |
| 6 | Turkey’s Migration Dynamics I | A. İçduygu, S. Erder and Ö. F. Gençkaya (editörler), Türkiye’nin Uluslararası Göç Politikaları, 1923- 2023: Ulus-devlet Oluşumundan Ulus-ötesi Dönüşümlere, TÜBİTAK 1001_106K291 Projesi Raporu. İçduygu, A., & Kirişci, K. (Eds.). (2009). Land of diverse migrations: Challenges of emigration and immigration in Turkey (Vol. 10). Istanbul Bilgi University Press. Introduction and Conclusion |
| 7 | Turkey’s Migration Dynamics II | A. İçduygu, S. Erder and Ö. F. Gençkaya (editörler), Türkiye’nin Uluslararası Göç Politikaları, 1923- 2023: Ulus-devlet Oluşumundan Ulus-ötesi Dönüşümlere, TÜBİTAK 1001_106K291 Projesi Raporu. İçduygu, A., & Kirişci, K. (Eds.). (2009). Land of diverse migrations: Challenges of emigration and immigration in Turkey (Vol. 10). Istanbul Bilgi University Press. Introduction and Conclusion |
| 8 | The State and International Migration: The Quest for Control | Castles, Chp. 5 John Torpey, “Coming and Going: On the State Monopolization of the Legitimate ‘Means of Movement’,” Sociological Theory Vol. 16, No. 3 (1998): pp. 239-259 Freeman, Gary. 2006. “National Models, Policy Types and the Politics of Immigration in Liberal Democracies.” West European Politics 29(2): 227-247* İçduygu, A., & Aksel, D. B. (2013). Turkish Migration Policies: A Critical Historical Retrospective. Perceptions: Journal of International Affairs, 18(3), 167-190. |
| 9 | State – Diaspora Relations | Alan Gamlen, “Diaspora Engagement Policies: What Are They, and What Kind of States Use Them?,” University of Oxford Centre on Migration, Policy and Society Working Paper 32 (2006): https://www.compas.ox.ac.uk/2006/wp-2006-032- gamlen_diaspora_engagement_policies/; Aksel, D. B. (2014). Kins, distant workers, diasporas: constructing Turkey's transnational members abroad. Turkish Studies, 15(2), 195-219. |
| 10 | Refugees, International Regime on Refugees, and the Refugee Crisis | UN 1951 Refugee Convention: http://www.unhcr.org/3b66c2aa10 Jaeger, G. (2001). On the history of the international protection of refugees. International Review of the Red Cross, 83(843), 727-738. EU’s response to Syrian refugee crisis: Genç, H. D., & Öner, N. A. Ş. (2019). Why not Activated? The Temporary Protection Directive and the Mystery of Temporary Protection in the European Union. International Journal of Political Science and Urban Studies, 7(1), 1-18. On Syrians’ in Turkey: Öner, N. A. Ş., & Genç, D. (2015). Vulnerability leading to mobility: Syrians’ exodus from Turkey. Migration Letters, 12 (3), 251-262. Erdoğan, M. M. (2015). Türkiye'deki Suriyeliler: toplumsal kabul ve uyum. İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları. |
| 11 | Can states control their borders? Unauthorized Migration | Alan Gamlen, “Diaspora Engagement Policies: What Are They, and What Kind of States Use Them?,” University of Oxford Centre on Migration, Policy and Society Working Paper 32 (2006): https://www.compas.ox.ac.uk/2006/wp-2006-032- gamlen_diaspora_engagement_policies/; Aksel, D. B. (2014). Kins, distant workers, diasporas: constructing Turkey's transnational members abroad. Turkish Studies, 15(2), 195-219. |
| 12 | Public Opinion on Immigration | UN 1951 Refugee Convention: http://www.unhcr.org/3b66c2aa10 Jaeger, G. (2001). On the history of the international protection of refugees. International Review of the Red Cross, 83(843), 727-738. EU’s response to Syrian refugee crisis: Genç, H. D., & Öner, N. A. Ş. (2019). Why not Activated? The Temporary Protection Directive and the Mystery of Temporary Protection in the European Union. International Journal of Political Science and Urban Studies, 7(1), 1-18. On Syrians’ in Turkey: Öner, N. A. Ş., & Genç, D. (2015). Vulnerability leading to mobility: Syrians’ exodus from Turkey. Migration Letters, 12 (3), 251-262. Erdoğan, M. M. (2015). Türkiye'deki Suriyeliler: toplumsal kabul ve uyum. İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları. |
| 13 | Securitisation of Migration | Jef Huysmans, “The European Union and the Securitization of Migration,” Journal of Common Market Studies Vol. 38, No. 5 (2000): pp. 751-777. Christina Boswell, “Migration Control in Europe After 9/11: Explaining the Absence of Securitization,” Journal of Common Market Studies Vol. 45, No. 3 (2007): pp. 589-610. |
| 14 | Wrap up, questions about the final papers |
| Resources |
| De Haas, H., Castles, S., & Miller, M. J. (2019). The age of migration: International population movements in the modern world. Bloomsbury Publishing. |
| A. İçduygu, S. Erder and Ö. F. Gençkaya (editörler), Türkiye’nin Uluslararası Göç Politikaları, 1923-2023: Ulus-devlet Oluşumundan Ulus-ötesi Dönüşümlere, TÜBİTAK 1001_106K291 Projesi Raporu. İçduygu, A., & Kirişci, K. (Eds.). (2009). Land of diverse migrations: Challenges of emigration and immigration in Turkey (Vol. 10). Istanbul Bilgi University Press., Introduction and Conclusion John Torpey, “Coming and Going: On the State Monopolization of the Legitimate ‘Means of Movement’,” Sociological Theory Vol. 16, No. 3 (1998): pp. 239-259 Freeman, Gary. 2006. “National Models, Policy Types and the Politics of Immigration in Liberal Democracies.” West European Politics 29(2): 227-247* |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PC1. Students know the fundamental concepts, theories, research methods and analysis techniques used in the fields and sub-fields of Political Science and International relations. | X | |||||
| 2 | PC2. Students understand the political, economic, social, and cultural relations among political systems, international actors, states and non-state actors; analyzes the reasons for the issues and problems in these fields, develop skills for systematic and critical thinking for alternative solutions. | X | |||||
| 3 | PC3. Students of the program will be able to work at public and private institutions, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations. They will be able to involve in the foreign policy making, analysis, and implementation processes; manage project implementations, and shoulder responsibilities at different positions of decision-making processes. The multi-disciplinary perspective they have developed in the program facilitates following solution-oriented perspective at times of crisis, evaluating existing resolutions and developing new alternatives. | X | |||||
| 4 | PC4. Students will be able to conduct scientific research in the fields and sub-fields of political science and international relations, analyze the results and report the findings to stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 5 | PC5. Students will be able to conduct scientific research in the fields and sub-fields of political science and international relations, analyze the results and make scientific publications. | X | |||||
| 6 | PC6. Students will be able to work as group leader in public and private institutions, plan and administer events and activities. | X | |||||
| 7 | PC7. As a result of development of critical thinking, students stay open to change and development; adopt never-ending learning principle to their life. | X | |||||
| 8 | PC8. Students use the appropriate oral and written language skills and adopt professional ethics in their communication while sharing results, analyses, and solution suggestions with colleagues and stakeholders | X | |||||
| 9 | PC9. Students use English language skills in research and fields of expertise; easily follow international developments and communicates with international stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 10 | PC10. Students use fundamental computer skills in communication with colleagues and stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 11 | PC11. Students will be able to lead decision-making mechanisms, involve in policy making and analysis processes, and manage negotiation processes in public and private institutions. | X | |||||
| 12 | PC12. Students will be able to develop original and scientific solutions and knowledge in their fields of expertise, create projects and act as a consultant to decision-making mechanisms. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 2 | 10 | 20 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 45 | 45 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 60 | 60 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 167 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(167/30) | 6 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION | INT4211133 | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program | Salı 10:00-10:45 Salı 11:00-11:45 Salı 12:00-12:45 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Hatice Deniz GENÇ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Hatice Deniz GENÇ |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | This course investigates the causes and consequences of contemporary human mobility. The course introduces students to the migration studies, contemporary migration flows and states' efforts to regulate migration. The course equips students with key terms, familiarizes them with key conventions, regional and global organizations, which deal with migration. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to the course,Causes of Migration - Why do people migrate?,Migration: A Transformative Power,Contemporary Migration Patterns II,Contemporary Migration Patterns II,Turkey’s Migration Dynamics I,Turkey’s Migration Dynamics II,The State and International Migration: The Quest for Control,State – Diaspora Relations,Refugees, International Regime on Refugees, and the Refugee Crisis,Can states control their borders? Unauthorized Migration,Public Opinion on Immigration,Securitisation of Migration,Wrap up, questions about the final papers. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| identify and interpret current migration movements and dynamics | 10, 13, 14, 16, 19, 4, 6, 9 | A |
| analyze the reasons of migration | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| discuss migration theories and apply them to current migration movements | 10, 16, 19, 6, 9 | A |
| interpret and compare states' migration policy priorities | 10, 13, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| connect political and economic developments to migration movements | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| develop informed estimates about future flows and changes in migration dynamics | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| identify the problems in the international refugee regime | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the course | International Organization for Migration, Key Migration Terms: http://www.iom.int/key- migration-terms Migrant Integration Policy Index: http://www.mipex.eu/ UN International Migration Report 2017: http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/migration/publications/migrationreport/docs/ MigrationReport2017_Highlights.pdf Top 10 Migration Issues of 2017 https://www.migrationpolicy.org/programs/migration-information-source/top-10-migration-issues- 2017 |
| 2 | Causes of Migration - Why do people migrate? | Castles, Chp. 2 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 | Migration: A Transformative Power | Castles, Chp. 3 |
| 4 | Contemporary Migration Patterns II | Castles, Chps. 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. |
| 5 | Contemporary Migration Patterns II | Castles, Chps. 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. |
| 6 | Turkey’s Migration Dynamics I | A. İçduygu, S. Erder and Ö. F. Gençkaya (editörler), Türkiye’nin Uluslararası Göç Politikaları, 1923- 2023: Ulus-devlet Oluşumundan Ulus-ötesi Dönüşümlere, TÜBİTAK 1001_106K291 Projesi Raporu. İçduygu, A., & Kirişci, K. (Eds.). (2009). Land of diverse migrations: Challenges of emigration and immigration in Turkey (Vol. 10). Istanbul Bilgi University Press. Introduction and Conclusion |
| 7 | Turkey’s Migration Dynamics II | A. İçduygu, S. Erder and Ö. F. Gençkaya (editörler), Türkiye’nin Uluslararası Göç Politikaları, 1923- 2023: Ulus-devlet Oluşumundan Ulus-ötesi Dönüşümlere, TÜBİTAK 1001_106K291 Projesi Raporu. İçduygu, A., & Kirişci, K. (Eds.). (2009). Land of diverse migrations: Challenges of emigration and immigration in Turkey (Vol. 10). Istanbul Bilgi University Press. Introduction and Conclusion |
| 8 | The State and International Migration: The Quest for Control | Castles, Chp. 5 John Torpey, “Coming and Going: On the State Monopolization of the Legitimate ‘Means of Movement’,” Sociological Theory Vol. 16, No. 3 (1998): pp. 239-259 Freeman, Gary. 2006. “National Models, Policy Types and the Politics of Immigration in Liberal Democracies.” West European Politics 29(2): 227-247* İçduygu, A., & Aksel, D. B. (2013). Turkish Migration Policies: A Critical Historical Retrospective. Perceptions: Journal of International Affairs, 18(3), 167-190. |
| 9 | State – Diaspora Relations | Alan Gamlen, “Diaspora Engagement Policies: What Are They, and What Kind of States Use Them?,” University of Oxford Centre on Migration, Policy and Society Working Paper 32 (2006): https://www.compas.ox.ac.uk/2006/wp-2006-032- gamlen_diaspora_engagement_policies/; Aksel, D. B. (2014). Kins, distant workers, diasporas: constructing Turkey's transnational members abroad. Turkish Studies, 15(2), 195-219. |
| 10 | Refugees, International Regime on Refugees, and the Refugee Crisis | UN 1951 Refugee Convention: http://www.unhcr.org/3b66c2aa10 Jaeger, G. (2001). On the history of the international protection of refugees. International Review of the Red Cross, 83(843), 727-738. EU’s response to Syrian refugee crisis: Genç, H. D., & Öner, N. A. Ş. (2019). Why not Activated? The Temporary Protection Directive and the Mystery of Temporary Protection in the European Union. International Journal of Political Science and Urban Studies, 7(1), 1-18. On Syrians’ in Turkey: Öner, N. A. Ş., & Genç, D. (2015). Vulnerability leading to mobility: Syrians’ exodus from Turkey. Migration Letters, 12 (3), 251-262. Erdoğan, M. M. (2015). Türkiye'deki Suriyeliler: toplumsal kabul ve uyum. İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları. |
| 11 | Can states control their borders? Unauthorized Migration | Alan Gamlen, “Diaspora Engagement Policies: What Are They, and What Kind of States Use Them?,” University of Oxford Centre on Migration, Policy and Society Working Paper 32 (2006): https://www.compas.ox.ac.uk/2006/wp-2006-032- gamlen_diaspora_engagement_policies/; Aksel, D. B. (2014). Kins, distant workers, diasporas: constructing Turkey's transnational members abroad. Turkish Studies, 15(2), 195-219. |
| 12 | Public Opinion on Immigration | UN 1951 Refugee Convention: http://www.unhcr.org/3b66c2aa10 Jaeger, G. (2001). On the history of the international protection of refugees. International Review of the Red Cross, 83(843), 727-738. EU’s response to Syrian refugee crisis: Genç, H. D., & Öner, N. A. Ş. (2019). Why not Activated? The Temporary Protection Directive and the Mystery of Temporary Protection in the European Union. International Journal of Political Science and Urban Studies, 7(1), 1-18. On Syrians’ in Turkey: Öner, N. A. Ş., & Genç, D. (2015). Vulnerability leading to mobility: Syrians’ exodus from Turkey. Migration Letters, 12 (3), 251-262. Erdoğan, M. M. (2015). Türkiye'deki Suriyeliler: toplumsal kabul ve uyum. İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları. |
| 13 | Securitisation of Migration | Jef Huysmans, “The European Union and the Securitization of Migration,” Journal of Common Market Studies Vol. 38, No. 5 (2000): pp. 751-777. Christina Boswell, “Migration Control in Europe After 9/11: Explaining the Absence of Securitization,” Journal of Common Market Studies Vol. 45, No. 3 (2007): pp. 589-610. |
| 14 | Wrap up, questions about the final papers |
| Resources |
| De Haas, H., Castles, S., & Miller, M. J. (2019). The age of migration: International population movements in the modern world. Bloomsbury Publishing. |
| A. İçduygu, S. Erder and Ö. F. Gençkaya (editörler), Türkiye’nin Uluslararası Göç Politikaları, 1923-2023: Ulus-devlet Oluşumundan Ulus-ötesi Dönüşümlere, TÜBİTAK 1001_106K291 Projesi Raporu. İçduygu, A., & Kirişci, K. (Eds.). (2009). Land of diverse migrations: Challenges of emigration and immigration in Turkey (Vol. 10). Istanbul Bilgi University Press., Introduction and Conclusion John Torpey, “Coming and Going: On the State Monopolization of the Legitimate ‘Means of Movement’,” Sociological Theory Vol. 16, No. 3 (1998): pp. 239-259 Freeman, Gary. 2006. “National Models, Policy Types and the Politics of Immigration in Liberal Democracies.” West European Politics 29(2): 227-247* |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PC1. Students know the fundamental concepts, theories, research methods and analysis techniques used in the fields and sub-fields of Political Science and International relations. | X | |||||
| 2 | PC2. Students understand the political, economic, social, and cultural relations among political systems, international actors, states and non-state actors; analyzes the reasons for the issues and problems in these fields, develop skills for systematic and critical thinking for alternative solutions. | X | |||||
| 3 | PC3. Students of the program will be able to work at public and private institutions, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations. They will be able to involve in the foreign policy making, analysis, and implementation processes; manage project implementations, and shoulder responsibilities at different positions of decision-making processes. The multi-disciplinary perspective they have developed in the program facilitates following solution-oriented perspective at times of crisis, evaluating existing resolutions and developing new alternatives. | X | |||||
| 4 | PC4. Students will be able to conduct scientific research in the fields and sub-fields of political science and international relations, analyze the results and report the findings to stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 5 | PC5. Students will be able to conduct scientific research in the fields and sub-fields of political science and international relations, analyze the results and make scientific publications. | X | |||||
| 6 | PC6. Students will be able to work as group leader in public and private institutions, plan and administer events and activities. | X | |||||
| 7 | PC7. As a result of development of critical thinking, students stay open to change and development; adopt never-ending learning principle to their life. | X | |||||
| 8 | PC8. Students use the appropriate oral and written language skills and adopt professional ethics in their communication while sharing results, analyses, and solution suggestions with colleagues and stakeholders | X | |||||
| 9 | PC9. Students use English language skills in research and fields of expertise; easily follow international developments and communicates with international stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 10 | PC10. Students use fundamental computer skills in communication with colleagues and stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 11 | PC11. Students will be able to lead decision-making mechanisms, involve in policy making and analysis processes, and manage negotiation processes in public and private institutions. | X | |||||
| 12 | PC12. Students will be able to develop original and scientific solutions and knowledge in their fields of expertise, create projects and act as a consultant to decision-making mechanisms. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |