Migration and Integration: Theories, Trends and Practice in Nrw, Germany, Europe and the World
This course offers a comprehensive insight into the dynamic and complex field of migration and integration. Students will be given an overview of the key theoretical concepts and approaches used to explain migration movements and shape integration processes. Current trends and developments in global migration, particularly in the context of European migration policy, will also be covered. The historical and contemporary challenges and opportunities facing Germany as a country of immigration will also be discussed. There will be a special focus on analysing local and national migration policies and their practical implementation. Through interactive discussions, case studies and practical examples, students will develop a solid grasp of the intricate relationships between migration and integration, and of the design and evaluation of pertinent policies and programmes.
Cem Sentürk, M.A.
Cem Sentürk studierte Verwaltungswissenschaft an der Universität Istanbul und erwarb seinen Master in Politikwissenschaft und internationalen Beziehungen an der Technischen Universität Yıldız in Istanbul. Seit 2006 ist er wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter am Zentrum für Türkeistudien und Integrationsforschung (ZfTI), wo er den Programmbereich „Partizipation in Wirtschaft und Kommune“ leitet. Seit 2021 unterrichtet er "Migration und Integration" an der Hochschule für Polizei und öffentliche Verwaltung Nordrhein-Westfalen (HSPV NRW). Seine Forschungsschwerpunkte umfassen kommunale Integrationskonzepte, Arbeits- und Ausbildungsmarktbeteiligung von Migrant*innen, deutsch-türkische Städtepartnerschaften sowie die wirtschaftliche Selbstständigkeit von Migrant*innen.
Objectives & Competences
The course addresses a wide range of key topics in the field of migration and integration. These include, for example: the causes and motives for migration, integration processes, and migration policy and legislation.
The course aims to impart both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. This prepares participants both for a career in the field and for a general understanding of this dynamic and socially relevant area.