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Ph.D. on Sociology

SOC613

MIGRATION STUDIES

Course Code
SOC613
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelDoctorate Of Science
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Understand the role and scope of migration studies
  2. Gain knowledge of research topics related to the sociology of migration
  3. Understand the importance of the sociology of migration
  4. They learn about the approaches of various political actors towards immigrants
  5. They learn about the social, economic and cultural experiences of immigrants in different geographies
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionThis course provides comprehensive understanding to theory and research related to migration studies. Due to its inter-disciplinary nature, the course content covers the contribution of different academic fields to migration studies, theories on migration, globalization and contemporary migration, the importance of language, religion, and culture in everyday interaction, the relationships between migrants and existing institutions and identities. Accordingly, by the end of this course, the students will have a critical understanding of research areas such as international migration, migration management and migrant integration regarding Turkey?s central role in international migration which hosts the largest refugee population in the world.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Course Introduction, General Introduction to the Course
2nd Week Basic Concepts of Migration Sociology
3rd Week Theories of Migration Sociology
4th Week Theories of Migration Sociology
5th Week Globalization and Migration
6th Week Globalization and Migration
7th Week Midterm
8th Week Internal and External Migration in Turkey
9th Week Internal and External Migration in Turkey
10th Week Migration and Social Processes
11th Week Migration and Social Processes
12th Week Student Presentations
13th Week Student Presentations
14th Week Final
15th Week
Recommended or Required ReadingAdıgüzel, Y. 2016. Göç Sosyolojisi. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık
Dedeoğlu, S., Gökmen, Ç.E. 2011. Göç ve Sosyal Dışlanma: Türkiye?de Yabancı Göçmen Kadınlar. Ankara: Efil Yayınevi (1,4,5, Sonuç)
Gold,S.J., Nawyn, S.J. (eds.). 2013. The Routledge International Handbook of Migration Studies. New York: Routledge
Karan, O. 2017. Economic Survival Strategies of Turkish Migrants in London. London: Transnational Press London.
Kaya, A. 2016. İslam, Göç ve Entegrasyon: Güvenlikleştirme Çağı. İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi. (1.Bölüm)
Koca, B. T. 2014. Biyopolitika, Güvenlik ve Frontex?in Türkiye-Yunanistan Sınırındaki Rolü. Göç Dergisi. Cilt 1, Sayı 1: 57-76
Massey, D.S. 2016. ?Göç Kuramlarındaki Kayıp Halka.? Çeviren: Deniz Eroğlu, Onur Unutulmaz, İbrahim Sirkeci. Göç Dergisi, Cilt 2, Sayı 3, 143-165.
Özay, G. (ed.). 2014. İlkel Birikim: Sermayenin Kaldıracı. Ankara: Notabene
Öner, S.G.I., Öner, N.A.Ş.2016. Küreselleşme Çağında Göç: Kavramlar, Tartışmalar. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları. (89-107;309-335;563-577)
Unat, N. A. 2017. Bitmeyen Göç: Konuk İşçilikten Ulus-Ötesi Yurttaşlığa. İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları. (2,5,6,7,8. Bölüm)
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
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 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 14 15 210
Preparation for Final exam 1 12 12
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 3 12 36
Total Work Load315
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10.5
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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