Information Package

Program of Sociology (Turkish)

SOC333

SOCIOLOGY OF MIGRATION

Course Code
SOC333
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explain the basic concepts.
  2. Discuss various theories on the sociology of migration.
  3. Explain the changing dynamics of migration patterns in a globalized world.
  4. Critically discuss the migration policies of various political actors.
  5. Discuss various fields of research in the sociology of migration and illustrates employment opportunities within the field.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionIn this course, students critically discuss the concepts and theories used in the sociology of migration. They gain the competence to develop new academic research topics related to the subject. Through empirical studies, they learn about the social, economic and cultural experiences of immigrants and the approaches of various political actors towards immigrants.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Migration Phenomenon, Concept Description
2nd Week Dynamics of migration
3rd Week Types of Migration, Internal Migration, International Migration Phenomenon
4th Week Migration Theories.
5th Week Migration, Urbanization Modernization Relations, .
6th Week Migration and Squattering
7th Week -----------------------1. MID TERM---------------------
8th Week Migration, Integration and Assimilation.
9th Week Immigration and Labor Markets .
10th Week Migration and Immigrants as an ethnic group
11th Week Migration and Family Structure, Migration and Youth.
12th Week Migration and Health
13th Week Presentations
14th Week Presentations
Recommended or Required Reading? Yalçın, C. (2004). Göç Sosyolojisi. Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık.
? Bookchin M. (1994) Özgürlüğün Ekolojisi, (Çev.Alev Türker) İstanbul: Ayrıntı
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 4 4
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 14 4 56
Preparation for Final exam 1 28 28
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 14 14
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 6 6
Homework 0 0 0
Total Work Load150
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
K1
K2 X X
K3 X
K4 X
K5
K6 X X X
K7
K8
K9 X
K10 X
K11 X
K12