Information Package

Program of Social Work

SW499

SOCIAL WORK WITH REFUGEES AND ASYLUM SEEKERS

Course Code
SW499
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. They will be able to understand the global development of migration and the basic concepts related to the migration process.
  2. They will be able to develop a coherent perspective in the context of the relations between migration and social services.
  3. Sosyal hizmet uzmanının göç bağlamında sahip olması gereken nitelikleri kavrayabilecekler
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsThere are no recommended courses associated with this course.
Course DescriptionThis course discusses the theoretical foundations of social work practices with immigrants, the various reasons that determine the phenomenon of immigration, types of immigration, problems of adaptation and incompatibility, professional changes, cultural conflicts, assimilation and similar events and phenomena.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction, Communicating the Term Plan to Students
2nd Week Main Lines of the Relationship between Migration and Social Work
3rd Week Types of Migration and Migration Theories
4th Week Historical Development of Migration in the World and in Turkey
5th Week International migration law
6th Week Institutions and Organizations Providing Services in the Field of Migration in Turkey, Migration legislation
7th Week Main Client Groups in the Field of Migration
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Main Client Groups in the Field of Migration
10th Week Main Client Groups in the Field of Migration
11th Week Social Adaptation, Integration and Exclusion
12th Week Assimilation and anti-immigrant, racism
13th Week Trafficking and migrant smuggling
14th Week Migration and Social Service Intervention
15th Week Evaluation
Recommended or Required ReadingBringley, T. (1972) Migration and Urban Development, London: Mathuen.
Eades, J. (1987) Migrants, Workers and The Social Order, London: Tavistoch.
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 28 28
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 3 14 42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 50 50
Homework
Total Work Load120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
K1 X X X
K2 X X X
K3 X
K4 X X
K5 X X X
K6
K7