International migration 2104-ERASMUS-INMI

A student knows the history of international migration trends, a student can describe general trends in international migration, A student can use basic concepts and measures to explain migratory processes. A student can indicate the main challenges of modern international migration. A student has knowledge about the characteristics of migration policies in main immigration countries. A student understands the complexity of the migratory process. A student understands the context of migration in the prism of international relations.

Continuous Assessment (20% of final grade)

Attendance: A minimum of 60% attendance is required in order to pass the course (e.g. to be eligible to take the final test).
Absences may be formally justified (e.g. with a medical certificate), but justifications are accepted only if the student still meets the 60% attendance requirement.
It is not possible to justify more than 40% of absences.

Active participation: Assessed based on engagement with in-class tasks and discussions.

Final Test (80% of final grade)
Covers key facts, figures, terms, and concepts discussed during the course.

Possible AI use - level 2 (according to the RESOLUTION NO. 11/2025 OF THE TEACHING AND LEARNING COUNCIL)

Passing threshold: 55%

Grading scale:

55 % and more : 3 (passing/satisfactory)

65 % and more: 3+

75 %and more: 4 (good)

85 % and more: 4+

91 % and more: 5 (very good)

Basic readings.
- de Haas, H., S. Castles, i M. J. Miller. The Age of Migration: International Population Movements in the Modern World. 6th ed. London / New York / Dublin: Bloomsbury Academic, 2022.

- Hollifield, J. F., i N. Foley, eds. Understanding Global Migration. Stanford, CA: Stanford University Press.

Additional readings:
Alba, R., i V. Nee. “Rethinking Assimilation Theory for a New Era of Immigration.” International Migration Review 31 (1997): 826–874.

Anderson, R., i S. Blinder. “Briefing: Who Counts as a Migrant? Definitions and their Consequences.” The Migration Observatory at the University of Oxford, 17 January 2017. http://www.migrationobservatory.ox.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Briefing-Who_Counts_Migrant.pdf

Arango, J. “Explaining Migration.” International Social Science Journal 165 (2000): 283–296.

Brubaker, R. “The Return of Assimilation? Changing Perspectives on Immigration and Its Sequels in France, Germany, and the United States.” Ethnic and Racial Studies 24(4) (2001): 531–548.

Castles, S. “Why Migration Policies Fail.” Ethnic and Racial Studies 27(2) (2004): 205–227.

Czaika, M., and H. de Haas. “The Effectiveness of Immigration Policies.” Population and Development Review 39, no. 3 (2013): 487–508. http://www.jstor.org/stable/23655336.

Graham, P., i J. Hoffman. Introduction to Political Theory. 4th ed. London: Routledge, 2022.

Gurak, D. T., i F. Caces. “Migration Networks and the Shaping of Migration Systems.” W International Migration Systems: A Global Approach, red. M. Kritz, L. L. Lim, i H. Zlotnik, 150–176. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1992.

Hollifield, J. F. “The Emerging Migration State.” International Migration Review 38 (2004): 885–912. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1747-7379.2004.tb00223.x

Joppke, C. “Immigration Challenges the Nation-State.” W Challenge to the Nation-State, 5–48. New York: Oxford University Press, 2001.

Joppke, C. “Multiculturalism and Immigration: A Comparison of the United States, Germany, and Great Britain.” Theory and Society 25(4) (1996): 449–500.

Kymlicka, W. “Immigration, Citizenship, Multiculturalism: Exploring the Links.” W The Politics of Immigration, red. S. Spencer, 195–208. Oxford: Blackwell, 2003.

Massey, D. S., et al. “Theories of International Migration: A Review and Appraisal.” Population and Development Review 19(3) (1993): 431–466. http://www.jstor.org/stable/2938462

Münz, R. “A Continent of Migration: European Mass Migration in the Twentieth Century.” New Community 22(2) (1996): 201–226.

Poulain, M., i N. Perrin. “Is the Measurement of International Migration Flows Improving in Europe?” Working Paper No. 12, UN Statistical Commission and EUROSTAT, 16 May 2001.

Rex, J. “Multiculturalism and Political Integration in Modern Nation States.” W Migration in the New Europe: East–West Revisited, red. A. Górny i P. Ruspini. London: Palgrave Macmillan, 2004.

Rumbaut, R. G. “Assimilation and Its Discontents.” W Race and Ethnicity: Comparative and Theoretical Approaches, red. J. Stone i R. Dennis, 237–259. Malden: Blackwell, 2003.

Salt, J., i J. Stein. “Migration as a Business.” International Migration 35(4) (1997): 467–494.

Shacknove, A. E. “Who Is a Refugee?” Ethics 95(2) (1985): 274–284.

Thielemann, E. “Does Policy Matter? On Governments’ Attempts to Control Unwanted Migration.” European Institute Working Paper 2003-02 (2004): 1–33.

Weiner, M. “Security, Stability, and International Migration.” International Security 17(3) (1992–1993): 91–126. http://www.jstor.org/stable/2539131

Wood, W. B. “Forced Migration: Local Conflicts and International Dilemmas.” Annals of the Association of American Geographers 84(4) (1994): 607–634.

• URL – http://www.migrationinformation.org
• URL – http://www.migrationpolicy.org
• URL- https://worldmigrationreport.iom.int/

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