Introduction to Migration Studies 2400-OG-EN-AIMS

The course will present and discuss contemporary migrations concerning:
- potential causes
- race and ethnicity
- globalisation
- religion
- biographies
- transnationalism
- humanitarianism
- sociology and anthropology
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1. Migration – an introduction.
2. Race and ethnicity.
3. Causes of migrations.
4. Forced Migration.
5. Racism and ethnic integration.
6. Migration in a global era.
7. Migration policies.
8. The second generation in exile.
9. Religion in migration studies.
10. The biographical method in migration studies.
11. Transnationalism.
12. Tibetans in exile.
13. Presentations.
14. Presentations.
15. Presentations.

Total student workload

Contact hours with teacher: np. - participation in discussion seminar -30 hrs - consultations - 20 hrs Self-study hours: np. - preparation of presentation - 20 hrs - reading literature- 30 hrs Altogether: 100 hrs (4 ECTS)

Learning outcomes - knowledge

Student has advanced knowledge of migration studies, is familiar with the variety of causes and conditions responsible for displacement. Moreover, possesses knowledge about different theoretical approaches crucial for migration studies

Learning outcomes - skills

Student can identify and explain the influence of migration to the modern world, can explain migration processes as well as predict their potential consequences.

Learning outcomes - social competencies

Student is aware of the dissimilarities between the types of migrations. He can recognize different scenarios of displacement and understand the concept of transnationalism. Moreover can identify the causes of forced migration.

Course coordinators

Malwina Krajewska

Type of course

elective course

Assessment criteria

The final grade will depend on: the activity of the student during seminars, his/hers knowledge of literature (20%) and oral presentation with the use of PowerPoint (80%) [which will be graded with the use of standard scale (2-5)]. A condition for passing the course is regular attendance: you may miss up to three classes during the semester; more than three absences will result in failing the course.

Additional information

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

Description of 2400-OG-EN-AIMS in USOSweb