SOCIAL WORK WITH IMMIGRANTS REFUGEES AND DIASPORA
- Course
- SOWO510 - SOCIAL WORK WITH IMMIGRANTS REFUGEES AND DIASPORA
- Department
- Social Work - English - Master
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 0
- T+P+L
- 3 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- Dr. Buse ÖZDİRENÇ
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
- -
Course Description
Definitions, migration and history of diaspora, related international conventions, national regulations, psycho-social, economic, health, education, safety issues of asylum seekers and refugees, social work with refugees. Besides, the within the scope of this course, the student will learn and analyze the history of migration from the perspective of advanced generalist social service, definitions, policies related to asylum seekers and refugees, national and international legal regulations, integration of psychologic, social, economic, education, health and safety problems of refugees and micro- mezzo-macro social work to provide the concepts and discussions of their interventions. Students will have knowledge of reflections and diaspora issues in a national and international context, integrating them in micro-mezzo and macro level and reflecting them on social work practices.
SOCIAL WORK WITH IMMIGRANTS REFUGEES AND DIASPORA
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Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Course Introduction and Introduction to Migration |
| Week 2 | Immigrants, Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Diaspora |
| Week 3 | Migration and Diaspora: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives |
| Week 4 | Rights, Policies and Legal Frameworks |
| Week 5 | Psychosocial Experiences of Migration and Displacement |
| Week 6 | Social and Economic Challenges of Refugees and Migrants |
| Week 7 | Health, Education and Safety in Migration |
| Week 8 | Midterm Exams |
| Week 9 | Midterm Exams |
| Week 10 | Social Work Practice with Immigrants and Refugees |
| Week 11 | Micro, Mezzo and Macro Social Work Interventions |
| Week 12 | Integration, Inclusion and Community Support |
| Week 13 | Diaspora, Identity and Belonging |
| Week 14 | Course Review and Final Assessment Guidance |
| Week 15 | Final Exams |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Chang-Muy, F., & Congress, E. P. (Eds.). (2023). Social Work with Immigrants and Refugees: Legal Issues, Clinical Skills, and Advocacy (3rd ed.). Springer Publishing Company.
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