COURSE UNIT TITLE

: POLITICS OF INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
IRE 4121 POLITICS OF INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5

Offered By

International Relations (English)

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR SEVGI ÇILINGIR

Offered to

Political Science and International Relations (English)
International Relations (English)

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.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Development of conceptual and theoretical understanding of international migration and its politics. (LO-9)
2   Awareness of and ability to discuss issues related to the agenda on politics of migration (LO-11)
3   Development of skills necessary to prepare a term project evaluating an issue related to international migration in an academic manner. (LO-8)
4   Development of language and communication skills during participation and presentation of the term project (LO-2)

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction
2 Main concepts and types of international migration
3 Main concepts and types of international migration
4 Theories of international migration
5 Theories of international migration
6 International Migration before 1945
7 International Migration after 1945
8 Migration policy: actors, levels, effectiveness
9 Migration policy: actors, levels, effectiveness
10 Immigrant incorporation
11 Immigrant incorporation
12 The security-rights nexus
13 Migration as crisis: global trends and challenges
14 General review

Recomended or Required Reading

To be announced

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture, term project, participation.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MT Midterm
2 TP TermProject
3 PRT Participation
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MT * 0.30 + TP * 0.50 + PRT * 0.20


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.

PARTICIPATION: Level of engagement in class (100 points)
No participation in class at all - Poor (0%)
Asking questions or offering ideas in a few number of classes - Fair (40%)
Asking questions or offering ideas in a moderate number of classes - Good (60%)
Asking questions or offering ideas in majority of classes (80%) - Very good (80%)
Asking questions or offering ideas in nearly all classes (100%) - Excellent (100%)
TERM PROJECT (100 points): PRESENTATION (30 points) + Term Paper (70 points)
PRESENTATION: Structure and organization (5 points)
Falls short of expectations-Poor(0%)
Does not fit the context-Fair(40%)
Fits the context at an acceptable standard-Good(60%)
Developed well-Very good(80%)
Developed perfectly-Excellent(100%)
PRESENTATION: Knowledge and coverage of the material (10 points)
Falls short of expectations-Poor(0%)
Does not fit the context-Fair(40%)
Fits the context at an acceptable standard-Good(60%)
Developed well-Very good(80%)
Developed perfectly-Excellent(100%)
PRESENTATION: Evidence of analytical thinking (10 points)
Absent/falls short of expectations-Poor(0%)
Does not fit the context-Fair(40%)
Fits the context at an acceptable standard-Good(60%)
Developed well-Very good(80%)
Developed perfectly-Excellent(100%)
PRESENTATION: Style and communication (5 points)
Falls short of expectations-Poor(0%)
Does not fit the context-Fair(40%)
Fits the context at an acceptable standard-Good(60%)
Developed well-Very good(80%)
Developed perfectly-Excellent(100%)
TERM PAPER: knowledge and coverage of the topic (20 points)
Falls short of expectations-Poor(0%)
Does not fit the context-Fair(40%)
Fits the context at an acceptable standard-Good(60%)
Developed well-Very good(80%)
Developed perfectly-Excellent(100%)
TERM PAPER: structure and argument (10 points)
Falls short of expectations-Poor(0%)
Does not fit the context-Fair(40%)
Fits the context at an acceptable standard-Good(60%)
Developed well-Very good(80%)
Developed perfectly-Excellent(100%)
TERM PAPER: literature review (10 points)
Absent/falls short of expectations-Poor(0%)
Does not fit the context-Fair(40%)
Fits the context at an acceptable standard-Good(60%)
Developed well-Very good(80%)
Developed perfectly-Excellent(100%)
TERM PAPER: Analysis (10 points)
Absent/falls short of expectations-Poor(0%)
Does not fit the context-Fair(40%)
Fits the context at an acceptable standard-Good(60%)
Developed well-Very good(80%)
Developed perfectly-Excellent(100%)
TERM PAPER: Style and presentation (20 points)
Falls short of expectations-Poor(0%)
Does not fit the context-Fair(40%)
Fits the context at an acceptable standard-Good(60%)
Developed well-Very good(80%)
Developed perfectly-Excellent(100%)

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Attending at least 70% of lectures is mandatory.
2. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.
3. Participation is necessary.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

sevgi.cilingir@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 3 42
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 12 4 48
Preparation for midterm exam 1 8 8
Preparation for final exam 0 0 0
Preparing assignments 1 25 25
Preparing presentations 1 6 6
Midterm 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 131

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13
LO.15
LO.25
LO.35
LO.45