Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences · Psychology (English) · Undergraduate
Course Objective
This course aims to provide an understanding of the psychological impacts of migration and disasters on individuals and communities. It also seeks to develop students’ skills in psychological first aid and psychosocial support, emphasizing cultural sensitivity, ethical responsibility, and effective crisis intervention when working with migrants, refugees, and disaster survivors.
Course Content
The course covers key concepts and psychological aspects of migration and disasters, including trauma, grief, resilience, cultural adaptation, and ethics. Students will explore psychological first aid techniques, psychosocial support models, and community recovery processes following crises and disasters.
Required Resources
Norris, F. H., Galea, S., Friedman, M. J., & Watson, P. J. (2006). Methods for disaster mental health research. Guilford Press.
Bhugra, D., & Becker, M. A. (2005). Migration, cultural bereavement and cultural identity. World Psychiatry, 4(1), 18–24.
Hobfoll, S. E. (2018). Conservation of resources theory: Its implication for stress, health, and resilience. In The Oxford Handbook of Stress and Health.
Recommended Resources
Türk Psikologlar Derneği (TPD). Afet Sonrası Psikososyal Destek Rehberi.
WHO (2011). Psychological first aid: Guide for field workers.
Explanations
This course encourages students to understand and respond to the psychological needs of individuals and communities during crises, emphasizing evidence-based and ethical approaches.
Rules
Attendance is mandatory (minimum 70%).
Students are expected to demonstrate respect for ethical and cultural values.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Identify the psychological effects of migration and disasters.
- Explain trauma, grief, and resilience within the context of migration and disasters.
- Apply psychological first aid and psychosocial support principles during crises.
- Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and ethical awareness in working with affected populations.
- Critically evaluate current research and policy implications in migration and disaster psychology.
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 | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Midterm | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | Required Readings |
| 2 | Psychological Aspects of Migration I | Required Readings |
| 3 | Identity and Cultural Adaptation | Required Readings |
| 4 | Psychological Aspects of Disasters | Required Readings |
| 5 | Trauma and Stress Responses | Required Readings |
| 6 | Grief and Loss | Required Readings |
| 7 | Psychological First Aid | Required Readings |
| 8 | Exam | All Sources |
| 9 | Psychosocial Support Models | Required Readings |
| 10 | Resilience and Post-traumatic Growth | Required Readings |
| 11 | Children and Adolescents | Required Readings |
| 12 | Cultural Sensitivity and Ethics | Required Readings |
| 13 | Helper Psychology and Self-Care | Required Readings |
| 14 | Global and Local Practices | Required Readings |
| 15 | Review | Required Readings |
| 16 | Exam | All Sources |