Faculty of Health Sciences · Social Work · Undergraduate
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to enable students to understand the phenomenon of migration theoretically, to interpret the national and global effects of migration, and to prepare them for this field of practice as social workers.
Course Content
Basic Concepts and migration policies on the axis of historical change processes in Turkey, Immigration theories and causes, Right to Asylum in the Context of Human Rights, Refugees within the Scope of National and International Legislation, Refugees within the Scope of National and International Legislation, Women Refugees and Social Work, Child Refugees and Social Work, Problems experienced by refugees, refugees, asylum seekers and immigrants in social work practices, services offered to asylum seekers and refugees in Turkey, professional role and approach models of the Social Worker at micro and mezzo level, professional role and approach models of the Social Worker at the macro level; Includes topics
Required Resources
Socıal Servıce Wıth Immıgrants And Asylum Seekers, Editor: Dr. Lecturer Filiz Göktuna Yaylacı, Anadolu University Publications
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| Midterm | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 10 | 3 | 30 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The phenomenon of migration, definition of the concept of migration | - |
| 2 | Dynamics of migration phenomenon | - |
| 3 | Migration types | - |
| 4 | Human rights and social justice in migration processes | - |
| 5 | Migration policies and legal regulations in Turkey | - |
| 6 | Social integration and exclusion of migrants | - |
| 7 | Social work with migrant women, children, and elderly | - |
| 8 | midterm | - |
| 9 | Social work with migrant men and people with special needs | - |
| 10 | Trauma, loss, and resettlement processes | - |
| 11 | Psychosocial support practices with migrants | |
| 12 | Case management and social work intervention with migrants | - |
| 13 | Cultural competence and ethical principles in social work with migrants | |
| 14 | Social policy and service systems for migrants | - |
| 15 | International organizations and NGOs in migration | - |
| 16 | Final exam | - |


