Information Package

Master's of Social Work with Thesis

SW568

MIGRATION AND PSYCHOPATHOLOGY

Course Code
SW568
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
8
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS8
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. will learn the concept of migration, its causes and consequences
  2. will understand social-psychological behaviors of individuals and families
  3. will analyze the interaction between migrant individuals and host country/individuals.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionIn this course, the definition, scope, types, causes of the phenomenon of migration are discussed within the framework of the socio-psychological behaviors of individuals and families during the migration process, and the interaction between immigrant individuals/families and citizens of the receiving country.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction
2nd Week Definition of migration
3rd Week Causes of migration
4th Week Psychosocial variables in migration
5th Week Effect of migration on identity I
6th Week Effect of migration on identity II
7th Week Mid Term
8th Week Psychological effects of international migration I
9th Week Psychological effects of international migration II
10th Week Migration and Clinical Social Work, Case Study I
11th Week Migration and Clinical Social Work, Case Study II
12th Week Migration and Clinical Social Work, Case Study III
13th Week Migration and Clinical Social Work, Case Study IV
14th Week General Evaluation
15th Week Final Exam
Recommended or Required ReadingAkhtar, Salman (2010). Göç ve Kimlik. Kargaşa, Sağaltım ve Dönüşüm. Çev: M. Alkan; S. Uyanık, A. A. Köşkdere. Odağ Psikianaliz ve Psikoterapi Eğitim Hizmetleri, Org. Ltd. Şti. Yayınları. Yayın No: 13, İzmir.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 30
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 4 4
Homework 1 30 30
Presentation (including preperation)
Project
Take-home
Meeting with advisor
Term Project Research
Seminar (including preperation)
Final Jury (including preparation)
Literature review 14 2 28
Report writing
Analyzing the results
Performance Practice
Book Presentation
Article Presentation
Case Study Presentation
Thesis Proposal
Article 14 2 28
Thesis Research
Weekly Articles and Resource Research 14 3 42
Total Work Load235
Total Work Load / 30 (h)7.83
ECTS Credit of the Course8
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
K1 X X X
K2
K3 X X X
K4 X
K5
K6 X X X
K7 X
K8