URBANIZATION AND IMMIGRATION

Course Description

Urbanization is a global phenomenon: new realities like the rise of an informal labor market, global capital and labor flows, the flight of businesses and the middle class to the suburbs. This course will examine historical development of cities in the world and common social problems that come with the urbanization. The course will bring special attention to worker migration and current problems of discrimination, inequality, illegal work, cultural clashes between natives and the immigrants. Students will learn to access, analyze, and map information; to frame and interpret these data within a regional perspective; and to construct profiles of cities and neighborhoods. The course will also analyze micro and macro social work interventions to urban problems.

URBANIZATION AND IMMIGRATION

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

No evaluation items have been defined.

Course outcomes

1. 01 At the end of this course, students; state the conceptual framework of urban, urbanization and migration (3)
2. 02 Reasoning the causes, consequences, positive and negative aspects of urbanization and migration (5)
3. 03 Foresees the problems that will arise depending on the results of urbanization and migration phenomena (4)
4. 04 Revise the legislation on urbanization and migration process (4)
5. 05 Will be able to express the phenomena of urbanization and migration within the framework of examples and worldwide (3)
6. 06 Will be able to have detailed knowledge about theoretical interventions and professional interventions related to urbanization and migration processes (5)

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Hendricks, C. O. (2009). Culturally competent social work practice with immigrant populations, In Chang-Muy, F. & Congress, E. P. (Eds.). Social work wit immigrants and refugees: Legal issues, clinical skills and advocacy. (pp. 65-78). New York: Springer Publishing Company.
2. 02 Congress, E. (2009). Introduction: Legal and social work issues with immigrants. In Chang-Muy, F, and Congress E.P., Social work with immigrants and refugees: Legal issues, clinical skills and advocacy, (pp 3-38). New York: Springer Publishing Company.
3. 03 Balgopal, P. R. (ed.) (2000). Social work practice with immigrants and refugees. New York: Columbia University Press. A U.S. Perspective (1-29); Chapter 6. Refugees in the 1990s

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Students will be able to summarize knowledge and skills that encompass the diversity of immigration experiences, international refugee situations, and acculturation and family dynamics processes.
2. L02 Students will be able to apply concepts relevant to social work that define specific needs and issues facing immigrant and refugee clients at the practice and policy levels.
3. L03 Students will be able to criticize personal biases and experiences, organizational barriers, and culturally relevant practices in services to immigrants and refugees.
4. L04 Students will analyze social policies, programs and practices for safeguarding rights and determine culturally responsive services to immigrants and refugees.

Program Outcomes

1. P01 1. Applies foundational nursing knowledge to meet individual, family, and community health needs by providing person-centred care that respects dignity, autonomy, privacy, and informed consent.
2. P02 2. Applies professional standards and quality management principles by using risk assessment, incident/near-miss reporting, audit/feedback, and continuous improvement to strengthen patient safety.
3. P03 3. Integrates theoretical and practical knowledge to deliver holistic preventive, curative, and rehabilitative nursing care by demonstrating therapeutic communication, empathy, and culturally safe practice.
4. P04 4. Delivers evidence-based, high-quality care using health information and communication technologies by documenting accurately, protecting confidentiality/data security, and using clinical technologies safely and appropriately.
5. P05 5. Identifies, analyses, and addresses healthcare problems by formulating clinical questions, searching and appraising evidence, applying findings to practice, and evaluating outcomes using a systematic, research-informed approach.
6. P06 6. Manages nursing care by prioritising, planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions; escalating concerns appropriately; and demonstrating accountability through accurate documentation and responsible delegation/supervision.
7. P07 7. Collaborates effectively within interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary teams by sharing timely information, respecting roles, engaging in constructive conflict management, and contributing actively to shared decision-making.
8. P08 8. Maintains lifelong learning by setting professional development goals, seeking and using feedback, engaging in reflective practice/portfolio work, and updating practice according to current scientific and technological developments.
9. P09 9. Plans and implements community-oriented projects and health promotion activities by using population data, collaborating with stakeholders, advocating for equitable health, and evaluating the impact of initiatives on community/public health.
10. P10 10. Upholds ethical principles by maintaining confidentiality, obtaining informed consent, ensuring fairness/non-discrimination, managing professional boundaries, and reporting unethical or unsafe practices according to regulations.
11. P11 11. Contributes to quality and professional development processes by participating in institutional quality activities , supporting in-field/out-of-field education through mentoring/teaching, and representing the nursing profession appropriately at national and international levels.
12. P12 12. Communicates professionally in at least one foreign language to access and use international evidence, collaborate with global peers, and provide safe, respectful communication for diverse populations.

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