Information Package / Course Catalogue
Immigration and Labor Markets
Course Code: ECN528
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

It is aimed for the student to discuss the development trends of labor migration at the global level, to analyze the socio-economic dimensions of migration movements from Turkey to Europe and Turkey in the center of the labor market.

Course Content

The conceptual framework, history, theories, policies and historical examples of labor migration will be examined in Turkey.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. İlyas KARABIYIK
Learning Outcomes
1.Learns the conceptual framework of labor migration.
2.Learn about international migration policies.
3.Analyze the relationship between migration movements in Turkey and the labor market.
4.Examines the reflections of skilled workforce and brain drain.
5.Puts forth the effect of immigration on labor market and wages.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Gülay TOKSÖZ – Uluslararası Emek Göçü, İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları.
2.Ayhan GENÇLER – Emek Göçü ve Ekonomisi, Der Yayınları.
3.Büşra Uslu AK – Uluslararası Göç ve Emek, Gece Kitaplığı.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Labor Migration
Week 2 - Theoretical
Labor Migration History
Week 3 - Theoretical
Labor Migration Theories
Week 4 - Theoretical
International Migration Policies
Week 5 - Theoretical
International Migration Industry
Week 6 - Theoretical
Skilled Labor Migration and Brain Drain
Week 7 - Theoretical
Skilled Labor Migration and Brain Drain
Week 8 - Theoretical
Labor Migration from Turkey
Week 9 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Examination
Week 10 - Theoretical
Migration Movements to Turkey
Week 11 - Theoretical
Work of Foreigners in Turkey
Week 12 - Theoretical
Feminization of Migration
Week 13 - Theoretical
Immigrants, Integration and Social Exclusion
Week 14 - Theoretical
Syrian Refugees and Their Socio-Economic Effects
Week 15 - Theoretical
General Evaluation
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Examination
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Individual Work140228
Midterm Examination123225
Final Examination128230
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
PÇ-15
OÇ-1
2
3
4
2
2
OÇ-2
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-3
2
4
4
2
2
OÇ-4
2
2
2
2
2
OÇ-5
2
3
3
2
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026