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Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

UNI416

Course Name:

Migration and Social Order

Semester:

Fall
Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University Elective

Course Level:

Associate

TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Short Cycle

EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. CEREN ECE GÖCEN TAYGUT

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ceren Ece Göcen Taygut

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

This course aims to examine the impacts of migration on social order from both historical and contemporary perspectives. By analyzing how migration influences social structures, norms, and values, students will develop an understanding of how migration shapes and reproduces social order. The course focuses on key issues such as social cohesion, integration, discrimination, identity, culture, and social policies, aiming to provide an in-depth exploration of the various dimensions of migration in relation to social order.

Course Content:

Within the scope of the course, topics such as migration terminology, types of migration, and migration theories will be addressed, along with concepts such as integration and exclusion, identity and culture, international institutions, globalization, politics, economy, media, social order, and security—all from a migration perspective. The subjects such as anti-immigrant sentiment, discrimination, polarization, human rights, and social justice are also included within the framework of the course.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Students will be able to explain what migration is, its different types and basic terms, and relate migration to the social order.
2) Students will be able to explain what social cohesion and integration are, analyze the factors that hinder social cohesion, social exclusion and discrimination, and evaluate their effects on the social order.
3) Students will be able to examine the effects of migration on identity and culture, evaluate identity politics and social identity dynamics, and analyze the relationship of migration with political parties, voter behavior, and international law.
4) Students will be able to analyze the economic impacts of immigration, how the media portrays immigration and how this affects society, discourses and prejudices against immigrants, evaluate the effects of making immigration a security issue, and examine the relationship between immigration and crime.
5) Students will examine the history of migration and current migration issues in Türkiye, the role of international institutions on migration, the effects of globalization, anti-immigration sentiment, the relationship between migration and human rights, and the concept of social justice.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction and Key Concepts
2)	Social Cohesion, Integration and Social Exclusion
3)	Migration, Identity and Culture
4)	International Institutions and Migration
5)	Globalization and Migration
6)	Migration and Economy
7)	Migration and Politics
8)	Midterm
9)	Migration and Climate Change
10)	Migration and Media: Social Perception and Representations
11)	Migration and Social Order in Turkey
12)	Anti-immigrant sentiment, discrimination and social polarization
13)	Migration, Human Rights and Social Justice
14)	Migration and Security: Social Dimensions
15)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Yok / None
References:	Blackboard'da bulunan ders slaytları, okuma önerileri ve paylaşılan diğer kaynaklar. / Lecture slides, reading suggestions, and other shared resources available on Blackboard

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Knows the basic terms used in optics, the history of optics, its development and the profession of optician.
2) Knows the environmental, social and ethical problems related to her\his profession and assumes the responsibilities related to them.
3) Observes the health and safety measures related to her\his profession.
4) It adopts the total quality philosophy and supports the relevant corporate processes.
5) Gains the basic math and physics knowledge required in the optician profession.
6) Learns information technologies, uses basic computer programs and professional software programs.
7) Knows eye anatomy and optics, has information about eye diseases.
8) Learns the refraction errors, knows the optical equipment used to correct these defects, measures the diopters of optical glasses by means of a phonometer, and determines the type of lens.
9) Knows the properties of materials defined in optics and recognizes optical instruments.
10) She/He reads the prescriptions prepared by the ophthalmologist, supplies the optical equipment, selects the most suitable glass and frame for the patient, and performs the most appropriate glasses assembly procedures in order to eliminate or alleviate vision disorders.
11) When there is a problem with optical materials in the optician laboratory or establishment, she/he understands and fixes the problem.
12) Obtains the knowledge of history belonging to the Ottoman and Republican Periods.
13) Learns Turkish language structure and acquires a basic level of English grammer that will enable her/him to communicate.
14) He/she makes the necessary financial planning in his/her institution and has general accounting knowledge.
15) The researcher is open to changes, has creative, program-solving skills and the ability to share solution suggestions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Knows the basic terms used in optics, the history of optics, its development and the profession of optician.
2)	Knows the environmental, social and ethical problems related to her\his profession and assumes the responsibilities related to them.
3)	Observes the health and safety measures related to her\his profession.
4)	It adopts the total quality philosophy and supports the relevant corporate processes.
5)	Gains the basic math and physics knowledge required in the optician profession.
6)	Learns information technologies, uses basic computer programs and professional software programs.
7)	Knows eye anatomy and optics, has information about eye diseases.
8)	Learns the refraction errors, knows the optical equipment used to correct these defects, measures the diopters of optical glasses by means of a phonometer, and determines the type of lens.
9)	Knows the properties of materials defined in optics and recognizes optical instruments.
10)	She/He reads the prescriptions prepared by the ophthalmologist, supplies the optical equipment, selects the most suitable glass and frame for the patient, and performs the most appropriate glasses assembly procedures in order to eliminate or alleviate vision disorders.
11)	When there is a problem with optical materials in the optician laboratory or establishment, she/he understands and fixes the problem.
12)	Obtains the knowledge of history belonging to the Ottoman and Republican Periods.
13)	Learns Turkish language structure and acquires a basic level of English grammer that will enable her/him to communicate.
14)	He/she makes the necessary financial planning in his/her institution and has general accounting knowledge.
15)	The researcher is open to changes, has creative, program-solving skills and the ability to share solution suggestions.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Course Hours	14	4	2	2	112
Homework Assignments	3	1	1	1	9
Midterms	1	4	2	1	7
Final	1	4	2	1	7
Total Workload					135