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

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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 Demonstrate an understanding of the core subfields of psychology — including but not limited to clinical, developmental, cognitive, social, and biological/neuroscientific psychology — and their interconnections with other scientific disciplines, critically evaluating the value of a multidisciplinary approach to scientific inquiry in psychology.
2. P02 Apply scientific methods, research techniques, measurement and psychometric principles (e.g., reliability, validity, scale development/adaptation), and quantitative/statistical reasoning to investigate psychological phenomena, recognizing methodological strengths, limitations, common reasoning fallacies, and the flaws of pseudoscience.
3. P03 Employ logical, intuitive, and creative thinking to analyze psychological concepts, evaluate theories (including their historical and philosophical development), synthesize information, and solve complex problems related to cognition and behavior.
4. P04 Integrate psychological theories and findings into practical settings (e.g., business, policy, clinical/counseling contexts, and daily life), applying foundational applied skills such as interviewing, observation, and case formulation, drawing meaningful conclusions to inform individual, organizational, and societal practices.
5. P05 Describe key ethical principles in psychological research and practice, critically applying these principles to dilemmas across academic, professional, and everyday contexts.
6. P06 Recognize how individual differences (e.g., beliefs, values, backgrounds) impact behavior and relationships; use psychological knowledge to prevent or resolve intercultural and interpersonal conflicts and promote inclusive, respectful interactions.
7. P07 Exhibit self-regulation and self-awareness, demonstrating a commitment to psychological well-being, effective time management, constructive incorporation of feedback, and ongoing personal and professional development.
8. P08 Collaborate effectively in diverse teams, demonstrating responsibility, bias awareness, conflict resolution skills, and leadership in achieving collective goals.
9. P09 Communicate psychological knowledge clearly and appropriately for academic, professional, and public audiences using inclusive language, both in written and oral formats, and by accurately summarizing and presenting research findings.
10. P10 Use information and communication technologies (including AI and digital media) responsibly and effectively for research, collaboration, and the dissemination of psychological knowledge.
11. P11 Embrace lifelong learning and adaptability in response to evolving psychological knowledge and societal needs, engaging with global perspectives and demonstrating intercultural awareness.

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