Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
5HUK 349Immigration Law and Immigrant Rights2+0+02203.11.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Law
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course In cases where the obligation to protect a person is not fulfilled or cannot be fulfilled by the state of which the person is a citizen, the need for international protection arises. In this context, the aim of the course is primarily to clarify the concepts of migration, asylum seekers and refugees. Then, information is given about the international obligations regarding the protection of these people and the rights they have.
Course Content 1 To be able to explain the concepts of Immigration and Refugee Law.
2 To be able to interpret the rules of Immigration and Refugee Law.
3 To be able to reveal the connection between Immigration and Refugee Law and other branches of Law.
4 Mastering the legislation regarding Immigration and Refugees.
5 To have knowledge about international documents on Migration and Refugees.
Course Methods and Techniques Powerpoint and face to face
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Ahmet Cemal Ruhi
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Immigration Law Europe Refugee Status and Asylum Policies within the Scope of European Union Policies and Regulations
Course Notes 1 To be able to explain the concepts of Immigration and Refugee Law.
2 To be able to interpret the rules of Immigration and Refugee Law.
3 To be able to reveal the connection between Immigration and Refugee Law and other branches of Law.
4 Mastering the legislation regarding Immigration and Refugees.
5 To have knowledge about international documents on Migration and Refugees.
Documents 1. ÇİÇEKLİ, Bülent: Uluslararası Hukukta Mülteciler ve Sığınmacılar

Course Category
Social Sciences %20
Field %80

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 2 28
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 2 28
Mid-terms 1 3 3
Final examination 1 3 3
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 2 62

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Ability to explain the concepts of Immigration and Refugee Law.
2 Ability to interpret the rules of Immigration and Refugee Law.
3 To be able to reveal the connection between Immigration and Refugee Law and other branches of Law.
4 Mastering the legislation regarding Immigration and Refugees.
5 To have knowledge about international documents on Migration and Refugees.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 General information about the purpose and content of the course; Providing information about the teaching method and plan of the course; Recommending resources to students regarding the teaching of the course Ders kitabı
2 Basic concepts of Immigration and Refugee law and its connection with various branches of law Ders Kitabı
3 Historical development and sources of migration Ders Kitabı
4 Concepts and principles included in international agreements Ders Kitabı
5 Determination of refugee status Ders Kitabı
6 Mass asylum and temporary protection Ders Kitabı
7 Asylum procedure Ders Kitabı
8 Rights and Freedoms of Refugees and Asylum Seekers
9 Examination of the agreement on the legal status of refugees Ders Kitabı
10 Legal evaluation of current developments in Turkish law regarding immigration and refugees and Turkey's immigration policy. Ders Kitabı
11 Examination of the draft law on Immigration and Refugees Ders Kitabı
12 Pratik Çalışma
13 Pratik Çalışma
14 Final Exam f

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
All 4 4 3 3 3 2 2 3 3 3
C1 3 3 2 3 2 1 3 2 3 4
C2 3 3 2 3 2 1 3 2 3 4
C3 5 4 4 4 3 3 2 5 4 4
C4 2 2 2 3 4 2 2 2 2 2
C5 2 2 3 5 4 2 1 2 2 2

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant