IR533 TRANSNATIONAL MIGRATION AND POPULATION

Course Code:3140533
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:8.0
Department:International Relations
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Graduate
Course Coordinator:
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives


Course Content

This course aims to give an overall understanding on the fundamentals and the dynamics of the politics of transnational migration and population movements. In this course, the theories, historical developments and the complexities regarding the politics of human displacements are covered. After giving a general understanding on terminology, concepts, actors and issues on transnational migration, the course focuses on the dynamics of global population movements.


Course Learning Outcomes


Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
#Program Outcomes0123
1To enhance and deepen the scholarly knowledge in the discipline of International Relations
2To establish connections between different disciplines of social sciences
3To view social and international developments from a holistic perspective
4To establish advanced-level oral and written communication skills in both academic and practical spheres of life
5To produce original ideas by developing habits of inquiry
6To obtain high-level research skills and ethics
7To have social sensitivity and moral responsibility
8To be able to express ideas and prepare effective presentations in academic and professional platforms
9To contribute to the scientific literature

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