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HUK 240 - International Immigration Law

Faculty of Law · Law · Undergraduate

ECTS: 3 T+P+L: 2+0+0 Departmental Elective
Coordinator: Arş. Gör. Raif KARA

Course Objective

Giving information about the concept of immigration in foreigners law and the foreign status (refugee, asylum seeker, immigrant) involved in it

Course Content

Examining the concept of immigration in foreigners law and the foreign status (refugee, asylum seeker, immigrant) included in it

Required Resources

ÇİÇEKLİ, Bülent: Uluslararası Hukukta Mülteciler ve Sığınmacılar, Ankara 2009.

SAFİ, Sibel: Mülteci Hukuku Ders Kitabı, İstanbul 2018.

Recommended Resources

Odman, M. Tevfik: Mülteci Hukuku, Ankara 1995.

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. The student who takes the course will have knowledge about the basic legal concepts related to international migration.
  2. The student who takes the course will have knowledge about international law rules and Turkish law.
  3. The student taking the course evaluates the problems in the field of immigration law with a holistic approach.

Core Area Distribution

(38) Law%100

Teaching Methods

ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussionCase Study

Assessment & Evaluation

Testing (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)

ECTS / Workload

ActivityQuantityDuration (h)Total Workload
Course Duration (Including Exam Week)16232
Out of Class Study Period16232
Midterm111
Quiz000
Assignment000
Practice000
Final111

Course Schedule

WeekSubjectPreparation
1General information about the aim and content of the course; giving information about the course method and plan; suggesting resources to students about the lessonRelated part of the source book will be read
2Basic concepts of Immigration and Refugee Law and its connection with various branches of lawRelated part of the source book will be read
3Historical development and sources of migrationRelated part of the source book will be read
4Concepts and principles in international conventionsRelated part of the source book will be read
5Determination of refugee statusRelated part of the source book will be read
6Mass asylum and temporary protectionRelated part of the source book will be read
7An OverviewAn Overview
8Midterm ExamMidterm Exam
9Asylum-Asylum procedureRelated part of the source book will be read
10Rights and Freedoms of Refugees and Asylum SeekersRelated part of the source book will be read
11Examination of the contract on the legal status of refugeesRelated part of the source book will be read
12Turkish law on immigration and refugees and recent developments occurring in Turkey's evaluation of legal aspects of immigration policyRelated part of the source book will be read
13Examining the draft law on immigration and refugeesRelated part of the source book will be read
14Syrian citizens and other citizens with temporary protection status in practiceRelated part of the source book will be read
15Practical WorkPractical Work
16FinalFinal