COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

International Relations

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IBRAHIM SAYLAN

Offered to

International Relations

Course Objective

Migration has become a salient issue in international relations. Although cross-border population movements have a long history, the magnitude and repercussions of international migration have become more significant due to the process of globalization in the post Second World War era. This course aims to offer students a general view in this field, by focusing on various aspects of international migration and its politics, at the international level and state level.
The course begins by a closer look at the concept and significance of borders in relation to migration. After the description of the main concepts and types of international migration, the course proceeds to the subject of migration policy. Migration policy is explained through the involvement and role of various actors at the national and international levels. With respect to the degree of openness and the security - rights nexus, the determinants of migration policy are evaluated in terms of its economic, political and cultural impacts on societies.
Following a summary of trends and the contemporary agenda in the political debate on international migration, the course focuses on some current issues in the politics of migration, such as asylum, illegal migration and border control, anti-immigrant attitudes, immigrant incorporation and transnational communities.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

To be announced

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture, term project, participation.

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. The learner will identify and explain key issues associated with politics of international migration.
2.The learner will be able to make critical and reasoned argument in an analytical framework.
3.The learner will be able to express views in a clear and precise manner.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

ibrahim.saylan@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes