Political Science and International Relations (Non-Thesis) (English)
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

General Introduction Information of the Course

Course Code:

POLS5015

Ders İsmi:

Migration Studies

Ders Yarıyılı:

Fall
Spring

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	8

Language of instruction:

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Merve HAZER YİĞİT UYAR

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objectives and Content

Course Objectives:	- To be able to understand and critically approach migration processes from various perspectives - To understand and learn migration theories, to be able to analyse the situation in the world in detail - Thinking critically about forced migration law and policies, identifying constructive and problematic aspects and their underlying intentions
Course Content:	- To be able to understand the migration policies, actors and border approaches of different countries and to be able to evaluate them in a holistic perspective - To have critical awareness and in-depth knowledge of different agendas and actors involved in policies and practices related to international migration and international protection

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) She/He can understand the fundamental concepts, theories and approaches of Political Science and International Relations from a crtical point of view
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) She/He can analzye the the current world affairs by examining recent and past academic studies. Can examine paradigms and paradoxes and yet also comprehends the practical ideas.
2) Gains the competence to resolve disputes and conflicts evaluate, criticize, manage peacefully, offer opinions and solutions.
3) Understand and evaluate different perspectives on the historical and cultural heritage of the field of Political Science and International Relations.
4) To explain the concepts of international relations and to provide the application and analysis of political history and current events with conceptual and theoretical discipline knowledge.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) To enable students to make sense of the world we live in with analytical and critical approaches.

Course Weekly Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Migration Studies	Altıntop, A.K., Yiğit Uyar, M.H., Onay Y. (2023) “An Introduction to Migration Studies”; Ed. Yiğit Uyar, M.H., Altıntop, A.K., “Migration Studies: Eurasian Perspectives”, Istanbul Bilgi University Press. Czaika M., & Reinprecht, C.,(2022) Migration Drivers: Why Do People Migrate?, Ed. Scholten P., Introduction to Migration Studies, Springer. Castles, Miller, (2018) Göçler Çağı, İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Y.,
2)	Conceptual Framework and International Law	Goodwin-Gill, Guy S. , “The International Law of Refugee Protection”, The Oxford handbook of refugee and forced migration studies, ed. Elena Fiddian-Qasmiyeh vd., First Edition., Oxford, United Kingdom, Oxford University Press IOM, “Gloassary on Migration”, International Organization for Migration, 2019 UNHCR, “Mültecilerin Hukuki Statüsüne İlişkin Sözleşme”, UNHCR, 28.07.1951, (Çevrimiçi) http://www.multeci.org.tr/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/1951-Cenevre-Sozlesmesi-1.pdf, 06.06.2020. UNHCR, “Mültecilerin Hukuki Statüsüne İlişkin 1967 Protokolü”, UNIC Turkey, 04.10.1967, EC, “Forced Migrant”, 2022, (Çevrimiçi) https://ec.europa.eu/home-affairs/pages/glossary/forced-migrant_en, 01.07.2022. Horwood, Chris, Roberto Farin, Bram Frouws , “Getting to Grips - Is Mixed Migration the Ultimate ‘Social Mess’?”, Mixed Migration Review 2018, (2018). Migration Data Portal, “Mixed Migration”, Migration Data Portal, (05.07.2022), (Çevrimiçi) Turton, David , “Conceptualising Forced Migration”, RSC Working Paper, Working Paper Series, Oxford, United Kingdom, Refugee Studies Centre, University of Oxford, 2003, 31.05.2020. Zhou, Ping , “Forced, Reluctant, and Voluntary Migration”, (30.09.2019), (Çevrimiçi) https//www.thoughtco.com/voluntary-migration-definition-1435455, 30.09.2019. Talleraas C., (2022) “Migration Forms: What Forms of Migration Can Be Distinguished?”, Ed. Scholten P., Introduction to Migration Studies, Springer
3)	Theories of Migration	Massey, “Uluslararası Göç Kuramlarının Bir Değerlendirmesi”, Göç Dergisi, C. 1, No 1, 2014, s. 11-46. Sert, D.Ş., “Uluslararası Göç Yazınında Bütünleyici Bir Kurama Doğru”, Küreselleşme Çağında Göç: Kavramlar, Tartışmalar, 1. baskı., Cağaloğlu, İstanbul, İletişim, 2012, s. 29-48. Jennisen, R., “Causality Chains in the International Migration Systems Approach”, Population Research and Policy Review, C. 26, No 4, 2007, s. 411-436 Castles, Miller, (2018) Göçler Çağı, İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Y.,
4)	Migration History of Türkiye	Ed. Erdoğan, M., Kaya, A., (2015) Türkiye’nin göç tarihi: 14. yüzyıldan 21. yüzyıla Türkiye’ye göçler, 1. baskı., İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Y.
5)	Forced Migration and Global Situation	UNHCR, “Global Trends”, The UN Refugee Agency, 2023, (Çevrimiçi) UNHCR, (2023), www.unhcr.org EUROSTAT (2023), www.eurostat.com
6)	Methodology on Migration Research	Zapata-Barrero, R., (2022) Qualitative Methods in Migration Research, Ed. Scholten P., Introduction to Migration Studies, Springer Salamonska, J., (2023), Quantitative Methods in Migration Research, Ed. Scholten P., Introduction to Migration Studies, Springer Bryman, A. (2012), Social Research Methods, Oxford Press. Neuman W.L., (2014), Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches, Pearson.
7)	Economy and Non-Governmental Organizations in the field of Migration	Ed. Yiğit Uyar, M.H., Altıntop, A.K., Onay, Y., “Migration Studies: Eurasian Perspectives”, Istanbul Bilgi University Press.
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	Security and Securitization	UNODC, (2022) Global Report on Trafficking in Persons 2022, UNDOC. UNODC (2023), https://www.unodc.org/unodc/human-trafficking/ Indra Phutkaradze- Ethnic Conflict and Internal Displacement: Georgia, Ed. Yiğit Uyar, M.H., Altıntop, A.K., Onay, Y., “Migration Studies: Eurasian Perspectives”, Istanbul Bilgi University Press. Veli Ozdemir- Securitization of Migration in The European Union: Frontex and Refugees, Ed. Yiğit Uyar, M.H., Altıntop, A.K., Onay, Y., “Migration Studies: Eurasian Perspectives”, Istanbul Bilgi University Press.
10)	Borders and Routes	IOM, “Mediterranean \| Missing Migrants Project”, missingmigrantsproject, 2022, (Çevrimiçi) https://missingmigrants.iom.int/region/mediterranean, 28.06.2022. Aitchison, Guy, “Do We All Have a Right to Cross Borders?”, The Conversation, 19.12.2016, (Çevrimiçi) http://theconversation.com/do-we-all-have-a-right-to-cross-borders-69835, 06.07.2022. Unicef, “A Deadly Journey for Children The Central Mediterranean Migration Route”, Child Alert, 02.2017. Dila Algan – The Rise of the Migration Industry: The Example of Border Management Systems in Turkiye, Ed. Yiğit Uyar, M.H., Altıntop, A.K., nay Y.,“Migration Studies: Eurasian Perspectives”, Istanbul Bilgi University Press.
11)	Disadvantaged Groups	Seeberg, M.L., Child Refugees and National Boundaries”, Contested Childhood: Growing Up in Migrancy - Migration, Governance, Identities, Springer Open, 2016, s. 43-60. Seeberg, M.L., Goździak E.M, “Contested Childhoods: Growing up in Migrancy”, Contested Childhood: Growing Up in Migrancy - Migration, Governance, Identities, Springer Open, 2016, s. 1-22 Hart, J.,“Children and Forced Migration”, The Oxford Handbook of Refugee & Forced Migration Studies, 2014, s. 302-310. Dolberg, P., Sigur›ardóttir, S.H., Trummer, U., (2018) Ageism and Older Immigrants, Ed. Ayalon L, and Tesch-Römer, C. “Contemporary Perspectives on Ageism” Springer.
12)	Integration and Identity	Ozoflu, M.A. (2023) Discursive Divergences of the European Identity Construction between Hungary and Germany during the European Refugee Crisis of 2015, Ed. Yiğit Uyar, M.H., Altıntop, A.K., nay Y.,“Migration Studies: Eurasian Perspectives”, Istanbul Bilgi University Press. Unutulmaz, O. (2021), Gündemdeki Kavram Çözmen Entegrasyonu-Avrupa’daki Gelişme ve Britanya Örneği, Der. Ihlamur Öner, S., Şirin Öner, A. Küreselleşme Çağında Göç, İletişim Y. Öztan, E., (2021) Göçmenlerin Entegrasyonunda Değişen Modeller: ‘Çokkültürlü Cennetten Çokkültürlü Dramaya’- Hollanda ve Göçmenleri, Der. Ihlamur Öner, S., Şirin Öner, A. Küreselleşme Çağında Göç, İletişim Y. Wardle, C., (2017) Information Disorder, First Task, EC. Ceceli Kose, S.C., (2023) “How Group Identities Influence The Views About Assistance To New Immigrants? A Study On The Opinions Of The Turkish Origins In Germany About The Assistance To Syrian Immigrants” Ed. Yiğit Uyar, M.H., Altıntop, A.K., nay Y.,“Migration Studies: Eurasian Perspectives”, Istanbul Bilgi University Press. Caytaş S.,, Eyolcu Kafalı, B., “Anti-immigration Disinformation Campaigns in Turkiye: Actors and Their Purposes” Ed. Yiğit Uyar, M.H., Altıntop, A.K., nay Y.,“Migration Studies: Eurasian Perspectives”, Istanbul Bilgi University Press.
13)	Migration Policies - 1	Ataç, İlker vd., “Contested B/Orders. Turkey’s Changing Migration Regime”, movements - Journal of Critical Migration and Border Regime Studies, C. 3, No 2, 2017. İçduygu, Ahmet, Damla B. Aksel , “Türkiye’de Düzensiz Göç”, Araştırma, IOM, IOM, 09.2012. Nas, Çiğdem, “Türkiye-AB İlişkilerinde Geri Kabul ve Vize Serbestliği: Hareketliliğin Yönetimi”, Marmara Avrupa Araştırmaları Dergisi, C. 23, No 2, 2015, s. 169-186 YUKK, (2013) Yabancılar ve Uluslararası Koruma Kanunu Öner Şirin, A., (2018) “Türkiye’nin Göç Yönetiminin Dünü ve Bugünü”, Beklenmeyen Misafirler: Suriyeli Sığınmacıların Penceresinden Türkiye Toplumunun Geleceği, Londra, Transnational Press London, t.y., s. 18-45. Caponio, Tiziana, Teresa M. Cappiali, “Italy’s Migration Policies Combating Irregular Immigration from the Early Days to the Present Times”, The International Spectator, C. 52, No 4, 2017, s. 76-92. Geddes, Andrew, Andrea Pettrachin , “Italian Migration Policy and Politics: Exacerbating Paradoxes”, Contemporary Italian Politics, C. 12, No 2, 2020, s. 227-242. Zincone, G. (2011) “The case of Italy”, Migration policymaking in Europe: the dynamics of actors and contexts in past and present, ed. Giovanna Zincone, Rinus Penninx, Maren Borkert, IMISCOE Research, Amsterdam, Amsterdam University Press, 2011.
14)	Migration Policies -2	-Yury Katliarou- International Migration in The World of Nation-States: Implications, Challenges, and Policy Responses, Ed. Yiğit Uyar, M.H., Altıntop, A.K., nay Y.,“Migration Studies: Eurasian Perspectives”, Istanbul Bilgi University Press. -Abu Fakhri - “We were born as labourers, and we will die as labourers”: Afghan migrant precarity In Iran and Turkiye, Ed. Yiğit Uyar, M.H., Altıntop, A.K., nay Y.,“Migration Studies: Eurasian Perspectives”, Istanbul Bilgi University Press. -Saadia Khan- Migration and Assimilation Challenges: A Case Study of the Partition Refugees and Afghan Refugees in Pakistan .Ed. Yiğit Uyar, M.H., Altıntop, A.K., nay Y.,“Migration Studies: Eurasian Perspectives”, Istanbul Bilgi University Press.
15)	Disasters and Internal Migration	Ed. Yiğit Uyar, M.H., Altıntop, A.K., Onay, Y., “Migration Studies: Eurasian Perspectives”, Istanbul Bilgi University Press.
16)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Altıntop, A.K., Yiğit Uyar, M.H., Onay Y. (2023) “An Introduction to Migration Studies”; Ed. Yiğit Uyar, M.H., Altıntop, A.K., “Migration Studies: Eurasian Perspectives”, Istanbul Bilgi University Press.
Czaika M., & Reinprecht, C.,(2022) Migration Drivers: Why Do People Migrate?, Ed. Scholten P., Introduction to Migration Studies, Springer.
Castles, Miller, (2018) Göçler Çağı, İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Y.,
Goodwin-Gill, Guy S. , “The International Law of Refugee Protection”, The Oxford handbook of refugee and forced migration studies, ed. Elena Fiddian-Qasmiyeh vd., First Edition., Oxford, United Kingdom, Oxford University Press
Massey, “Uluslararası Göç Kuramlarının Bir Değerlendirmesi”, Göç Dergisi, C. 1, No 1, 2014, s. 11-46.
Sert, D.Ş., “Uluslararası Göç Yazınında Bütünleyici Bir Kurama Doğru”, Küreselleşme Çağında Göç: Kavramlar, Tartışmalar, 1. baskı., Cağaloğlu, İstanbul, İletişim, 2012, s. 29-48.
Jennisen, R., “Causality Chains in the International Migration Systems Approach”, Population Research and Policy Review, C. 26, No 4, 2007, s. 411-436
Zapata-Barrero, R., (2022) Qualitative Methods in Migration Research, Ed. Scholten P., Introduction to Migration Studies, Springer
Salamonska, J., (2023), Quantitative Methods in Migration Research, Ed. Scholten P., Introduction to Migration Studies, Springer
Bryman, A. (2012), Social Research Methods, Oxford Press.
Neuman W.L., (2014), Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches, Pearson.
Seeberg, M.L., Child Refugees and National Boundaries”, Contested Childhood: Growing Up in Migrancy - Migration, Governance, Identities, Springer Open, 2016, s. 43-60.
Seeberg, M.L., Goździak E.M, “Contested Childhoods: Growing up in Migrancy”, Contested Childhood: Growing Up in Migrancy - Migration, Governance, Identities, Springer Open, 2016, s. 1-22
Hart, J.,“Children and Forced Migration”, The Oxford Handbook of Refugee & Forced Migration Studies, 2014, s. 302-310.
Dolberg, P., Sigur›ardóttir, S.H., Trummer, U., (2018) Ageism and Older Immigrants, Ed. Ayalon L, and Tesch-Römer, C. “Contemporary Perspectives on Ageism” Springer.
Ataç, İlker vd., “Contested B/Orders. Turkey’s Changing Migration Regime”, movements - Journal of Critical Migration and Border Regime Studies, C. 3, No 2, 2017.
İçduygu, Ahmet, Damla B. Aksel , “Türkiye’de Düzensiz Göç”, Araştırma, IOM, IOM, 09.2012.
Nas, Çiğdem, “Türkiye-AB İlişkilerinde Geri Kabul ve Vize Serbestliği: Hareketliliğin Yönetimi”, Marmara Avrupa Araştırmaları Dergisi, C. 23, No 2, 2015, s. 169-186
YUKK, (2013) Yabancılar ve Uluslararası Koruma Kanunu
Öner Şirin, A., (2018) “Türkiye’nin Göç Yönetiminin Dünü ve Bugünü”, Beklenmeyen Misafirler: Suriyeli Sığınmacıların Penceresinden Türkiye Toplumunun Geleceği, Londra, Transnational Press London, t.y., s. 18-45.
Caponio, Tiziana, Teresa M. Cappiali, “Italy’s Migration Policies Combating Irregular Immigration from the Early Days to the Present Times”, The International Spectator, C. 52, No 4, 2017, s. 76-92.
Geddes, Andrew, Andrea Pettrachin , “Italian Migration Policy and Politics: Exacerbating Paradoxes”, Contemporary Italian Politics, C. 12, No 2, 2020, s. 227-242.
Zincone, G. (2011) “The case of Italy”, Migration policymaking in Europe: the dynamics of actors and contexts in past and present, ed. Giovanna Zincone, Rinus Penninx, Maren Borkert, IMISCOE Research, Amsterdam, Amsterdam University Press, 2011.

References:

Relationship Between Course and Program Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
Program Outcomes
1) To be able to develop and deepen their knowledge in the same or a different field at the level of expertise based on undergraduate level qualifications. To be able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction related to the field.
2) To be able to use the theoretical and practical knowledge at the level of expertise acquired in the field. - To be able to interpret and create new information by integrating the knowledge gained in the field with information from different disciplinary fields, - To be able to solve the problems encountered in the field by using research methods.
3) To be able to evaluate the knowledge and skills at the level of expertise acquired in the field with a critical approach and to be able to direct his/her learning.
4) - To be able to supervise and teach social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To be able to develop strategies, policies and implementation plans on issues related to the field and to evaluate the results obtained within the framework of quality processes. - To be able to use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills in the field in interdisciplinary studies.
5) - To be able to independently carry out a study that requires specialization in the field. - To be able to develop new strategic approaches for solving complex and unforeseen problems encountered in applications related to the field and to produce solutions by taking responsibility. - To be able to lead in environments that require solving problems related to the field.
6) - To be able to systematically transfer the current developments in the field and his/her own studies to the groups in and out of the field in written, oral and visual ways by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. - To be able to examine and develop social relations and the norms that guide these relations from a critical point of view and to be able to take action to change them when necessary. - To be able to communicate orally and in writing in a foreign language at least at the B2 level of the European Language Portfolio. - To be able to use advanced information and communication technologies together with computer software at the level required by the field.

Relationship Between Course and Learning Outcome

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Medium	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To be able to develop and deepen their knowledge in the same or a different field at the level of expertise based on undergraduate level qualifications. To be able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction related to the field.
2)	To be able to use the theoretical and practical knowledge at the level of expertise acquired in the field. - To be able to interpret and create new information by integrating the knowledge gained in the field with information from different disciplinary fields, - To be able to solve the problems encountered in the field by using research methods.
3)	To be able to evaluate the knowledge and skills at the level of expertise acquired in the field with a critical approach and to be able to direct his/her learning.
4)	- To be able to supervise and teach social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To be able to develop strategies, policies and implementation plans on issues related to the field and to evaluate the results obtained within the framework of quality processes. - To be able to use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills in the field in interdisciplinary studies.
5)	- To be able to independently carry out a study that requires specialization in the field. - To be able to develop new strategic approaches for solving complex and unforeseen problems encountered in applications related to the field and to produce solutions by taking responsibility. - To be able to lead in environments that require solving problems related to the field.
6)	- To be able to systematically transfer the current developments in the field and his/her own studies to the groups in and out of the field in written, oral and visual ways by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. - To be able to examine and develop social relations and the norms that guide these relations from a critical point of view and to be able to take action to change them when necessary. - To be able to communicate orally and in writing in a foreign language at least at the B2 level of the European Language Portfolio. - To be able to use advanced information and communication technologies together with computer software at the level required by the field.

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Anlatım
Beyin fırtınası /Altı şapka
Individual study and homework
Course
Okuma
Homework
Problem Çözme
Seminar
Soru cevap/ Tartışma
Örnek olay çalışması

Assessment and Evaluation Methods and Criteria

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)
Homework
Gözlem
Sunum
Örnek olay sunma

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 0
Homework Assignments	5	% 20
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	4	56
Homework Assignments	1	20	20
Midterms	1	40	40
Final	1	40	40
Total Workload			198