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MIGRATION, ETHNICITY AND IDENTITY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
SOS451 MIGRATION, ETHNICITY AND IDENTITY 7 3 3 7

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. AYŞE AYDIN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. NAZAR BAL
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to enable students to identify and grasp the concepts such as the migration, to learn and analyze the theories related with the phenomenon of immigration, to know that the releasing factors which determine the migration phenomenon and analyze the results, to evaluate the migration phenomenon experienced in Turkey and in the world, to analyze the relationship between migration and ethnicity, migration and ethnicity, ethnicity and identity.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include; basic concepts related to migration, migration phenomenon and theories / migration revealing dynamics, migration types (immigration and emigration), migration-urbanization and modernization relations, migration experienced in Turkey and in the World, Global migration movements; Ethnicity and Identity concepts, Identity identifying factors, migration, ethnicity and identity relation, Ethnicity and identity discussions.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Defines the concepts of migration, ethnicity and identity.
Explains the theories about migration phenomenon
Interprets the phenomenon of migration throughout the world and Turkey
Analyzes the relationship between migration and ethnicity, migration and identity, ethnicity and identity
Questions the relationship between migration, ethnicity and identity.
Evaluates the dynamics that reveal the phenomenon of migration together with the results

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Basic concepts regarding migration Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
2 Reading (Book-Article) Source Basic concepts regarding migration phenomenon Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
3 Reading (Book-Article) Source Migration types (immigration and emigration) Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
4 Reading (Book-Article) Source Migration-urbanization and modernization relations Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
5 Reading (Book-Article) Source Problems resulted from migration (adaptation, integration, assimilation etc.) Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
6 Reading (Book-Article) Source Migration experienced in Turkey (immigration and emigration) Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
7 Reading (Book-Article) Source Migration experienced in the World (Global migration movements) Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading (Book-Article) Source Revision of the semester Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
10 Reading (Book-Article) Source Nation, ethnicity and identity concepts Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
11 Reading (Book-Article) Source Factors shaping the determination of identity Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
12 Reading (Book-Article) Source Ethnicity and identity (Ethnic Identity) Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
13 Reading (Book-Article) Source Culture and identity (Cultural Identity) Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
14 Reading (Book-Article) Source Migration, ethnicity and identity relations Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
15 Reading (Book-Article) Source Ethnicity and identity discussions in Turkey Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Adiguzel, Yusuf. (2016) Goc Sosyolojisi. Ankara: Nobel Publications
Aslanoglu, Rana. (1998) A., Kent, Kimlik ve Kuresellesme. Bursa: Asa Bookstore
Balcioglu, Ibrahim. (2007) Sosyal Psikolojik Acidan Goc. Istanbul: Elit Kultur Publications
Bruineen, Martin Van. (2000) Kurtluk, Turkluk Alevilik (Etnik ve Dinsel Kimlik Mucadeleleri). (Trns. Hakan Yurdakul) Istanbul: Iletisim Publications
Canatan, Kadir. (1990). Gocmenlerin Kimlik Arayisi Istanbul: Endulus Publications
Chanbers, Ian. M(2014) Goc, Kultur, Kimlik. (Trns. Mehmet Besikci-Ismail Turkmen) Istanbul: Ayrinti Publications
Kurtulus, Hatice. (2012) “Mekanda Billurlasan Kentsel Kimlikler: Istanbul’da Yeni Sinifsal Kimlikler ve Mekansal Ayrismanin Bazi Boyutlari”, Dogu Bati Dergisi (Kimlikler), Year 6, Volume 23, 3rd Edition, Ankara: Dogu Bati Publications
Uzun, Turgay. (2012) “Ulus, Milliyetcilik ve Kimlik Uzerine Bir Degerlendirme”, Dogu Bati Dergisi (Kimlikler), Year 6, Volume 23, 3rd Edition, Ankara: Dogu Bati Publications,
Bauböck, Rainer. (2018)"The crossing and blurring of boundaries in international migration. Challenges for social and political theory." Blurred Boundaries.London: Routledge

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students define the concepts they learned and match them with their corresponding phenomena in the social world.
4
2
Students interpret concepts and theories taking into account their historical-cultural contexts.
4
3
Students compare sociological theories with reference to social problems.
5
4
Students distinguish the significance of ecological, social and economical sustainability for world’s future.
3
5
Students develop their knowledge on sustainability by the use of information and communication technologies.
0

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students evaluate qualitative and quantitative data of sociological research studies.
4
2
Students analyse the complicated interactions between the social, cultural, political, economical and demographical phenomena of the global world.
4

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students design a research by their acquired knowledge and experience.
3

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students research field study considering the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values.
2
2
Students efficiently apply the most suitable information and communication technologies in their studies.
2
3
Students use their knowledge on ecological, social and economical sustainability in all aspects of their lives.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students research on problems which reflect on their fields in the global world undergoing rapid and profound change.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.
3
2
Students develop their knowledge and skills within the frame of scientific, technological and current developments via adopting the principle of lifelong learning.
1
3
Students act ethically impartial in their research studies.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students apply the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values with reference to sustainability throughout their studies in their careers.
3

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 13 4 52
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 12 6 72
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 1 8 8
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 6 6
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 43 0 182
Total Workload of the Course Unit 182
Workload (h) / 25.5 7,1
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 7,0