GLOBAL MIGRATIONS, HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND REFUGEES
Estudios Globales / Global Studies
1. Subject Information
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Professor Information
- Profesor/Profesora
- Tatiana Eremenko
- Group/s
- sin nombre
- Centre
- Fac. Ciencias Sociales
- Office
- Edificio FES, 417
- Office hours
- Wednesday 16:00-18:00. Thursday 8:00-10:00. Please contact in advance to schedule a meeting
- Web address
- https://produccioncientifica.usal.es/investigadores/262705/detalle
- E-mail
- teremenko@usal.es
- Phone
- 666 59 03 92
2. Association of the subject matter within the study plan
3. Prerequisites
There are no specific or extra requirements to take this course.
4. Learning objectives
The objective of this course is to introduce students to analytical and conceptual tools from social sciences (sociology, demography, economics, political science) allowing them to describe and analyse the phenomenon of global migration:
- Familiarize students with core concepts and definitions related to global migration, human trafficking and refugees
- Present students with different theoretical perspectives and methodological approaches used to analyse these phenomena
- Acquire empirical up to date knowledge of the patterns and trends in migration and human trafficking
- Understand the role of different actors, especially States, in regulating and shaping these phenomena
- Critically analyse the representation of migration and human trafficking in public discourse and societal contexts
5. Contents
Theory.
Concepts and definitions
Patterns and trends in global migration
Migration drivers and mechanisms
Migration policies
Forced migration and asylum
Human trafficking
Gender and migration
Children and migration
Practice.
During the practical sessions the students will be expected to engage in discussions and debates on issues related to migration and human trafficking, as well as analyse case studies and data on these topics.
6. Competences acquired
Basic / General.
Students are expected to enrol into an active learning process. They will be able to analyse and apply different perspectives about the main debates on the field of Global Migrations, Human Trafficking and Refugees from a critical reasoning. They will be able to build strong arguments within the discipline (CB2). Also, students will be qualified to understand and interpret relevant data to elaborate insightful judgments within the field of Global Migrations, Human Trafficking and Refugees (CB3) and solve specific problems in larger and multi-disciplinary contexts (CG1). Finally, the acquisition of these skills will be relevant and necessary for those students interested in advancing their careers and pursuing postgraduate studies (CB5).
Specific.
More specifically, students will be able to recognize historical elements of social and political processes (CE2) which are relevant to identify and describe contexts global migrations and refugees (CE10).
7. Teaching methods
The sessions will combine a) lectures by the professor, b) debates and discussions in class (in smaller groups and entire class); c) preparation and presentation of group projects; d) individual work assignments. Active student participation is essential for the successful progress of the course.
8. Anticipated distribution of the use of the different teaching methods
9. Resources
Reference books.
Main references:
de Haas, H., Castles, S. and M. J. Miller. The Age of Migration: International Population Movements in the Modern World (2014). New York : Guilford Press
Brettell, C. B., & Hollifield, J. F. (2022). “Migration Theory: Talking across Disciplines.”
Hollifield, J. F., Martin, P. L., Orrenius, P. M., & Héran Haen, F. (Eds.). (2022). Controlling immigration: A comparative perspective (Fourth edition). Stanford University Press.
Additional references will be provided at the start of the semester (through the Studium platform).
Other bibliographic references, electronic or other types of resources.
10. Assessment
Assessment criteria.
The evaluation is designed to encourage active and consistent engagement throughout the course. It consists in both continuous evaluation during the semester and a final exam.
- Participation in class / debates (20%)
- Group presentation (20%)
- Individual essay (20%)
- Written exam (40%)
Assessment recommendations.
Students are highly encouraged to attend the classes, engage with the preparatory material (readings), as well as actively participate in the discussions and debates. If questions or doubts arise during the semester, please contact the professor and/or attend office hours.
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Recomendaciones para la recuperación.
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Evaluation in the second session will consist of the following elements:
- Individual essay (20%)
- Oral exam (80%)
Students are highly encouraged to attend the office hours after the first session to effectively prepare for the second session.
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11. Weekly teaching organization
