Contemporary migration and its socio-economic consequences 1900-3-WMI-GL-W
The purpose of the lecture is to deepen the understanding of the mobility of European residents and international migration in Europe. Particular attention will be paid to understanding the importance of the relationship between globalization, social and political transformation and international migration, as well as the contemporary narrative on migration phenomena.
The format of the course combines elements of workshop, conversation and lecture. Requires student work during class and preparation for class ( e.g., reading texts in English (B2), watching a film or other visual materials)
Topics to be addressed include:
1. are we living in the age of migration? Why has "migration" become a "global challenge"? What is the complexity of contemporary forms of mobility: from one-way migration to multidimensional displacement?
2 The new map of migration in and to Europe. How Europe is trying to respond to migration "crises".
3. Migrant integration policy - changing attitudes and policies. Differences in understanding of the concept of integration, past models of integration, contemporary actions. Importance of actions taken at the local level. Actions taken in Poland.
4. How to talk about migration, immigration, refugees? Movies, books, press - analysis of content and meanings
5. How to understand the specifics of refugee migration movements? - Comics - analysis of content and meanings.
6 How to talk about the migration experience. Analysis of interviews with people with migration experience
7. When facts don't matter? Media fragmentation and fake news?
Student workload: 2 ECTS = 2 × 25h = 50h (in direct contact 1.3 ECTS)
(N) - work in direct contact with the teacher,
(S) - student's own (independent) work.
Classes (lecture) = 30h (N)
Preparation for the next class (getting familiar with the literature doing exercises) 2h/week = 14 h (S)
Preparation of the project at the end of the class = 6h (S)
TOTAL = approx. 50h
Type of course
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Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
Key effects: K_W05, K_W11, K_W12 K_U01, K_U04
Specialty effects: S2_W03, S2_W05, S2_W11, S2_W13, S2_W14, S2_U04, S4_U07, S2_K01, S2_K02, S2_K06
Upon completion of the course, the student:
Knowledge
Knows and understands:
- features of contemporary migration processes in Europe
- challenges and benefits of international migration
- the diverse contexts of migration research
- is able to interpret and analyze content in available sources on migration
- understands the importance of the media in creating attitudes towards migration
Skills
Can:
- critically use scientific literature and other sources in foreign languages
- transfer knowledge to different audiences
Competences/attitudes:
The course shapes the attitude of self-deduction, openness to cultural diversity and acceptance of the rules of behaviour resulting from respect and kindness towards representatives of other cultures.
Assessment criteria
Course credit:
1. continuous evaluation, each class will be evaluated in terms of activity in discussion and preparation of students (70% of the evaluation)
2. in addition, completion of one group project task, e.g., interviewing a person with migration experience. (30% of the grade)
Final grade: results from the combination of the above two components.
Practical placement
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Bibliography
Amelina A. Horvath K., Meeus B. (eds.), 2016, An Anthropology of Migration and social transformation, European Perspective, Springer - selected parts
Benton, Ahad, 2019, Breaking New Ground: Ten Ideas to Revamp Integration Policy in Europe - Migration Policy Institute – report
Benton, Embiricos, 2019, Doing More with Less: A New Toolkit for Integration Policy, Migration Policy Institute -report
Benton, Patuzzi, 2018, Jobs in 2028: How Will Changing Labour Markets Affect Immigrant Integration in Europe?, Migration Policy Institute – report
Garcés-Mascareñas, Penninx (eds.) 2016, Integration Processes and Policies in Europe, Contexts, Levels and Actors, Springer –selected parts
Geiger, Pecoud, 2010, The politics of international migration management, Palgrave Macmillan, New York – selected parts
Improving the Responses to the Migration and Refugee Crisis in Europe,2016, Vision of Europe Submit, Lisbon – report
King, Okólski Diverse, Fragile and Fragmented: The New Map of European Migration, 2018, Central and Eastern European Migration Review
Mertiniello, Rath (eds.), 2010, Selected Studies in International Migration and Immigrant Incorporation, Amsterdam University Press, Amsterdam – selected parts
Pastore, Ponzo (eds.), 2016,Inter-group Relations and Migrant Integration in European Cities Changing Neighbourhoods, Springer - selected parts
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