Guías Académicas

GLOBAL MIGRATIONS, HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND REFUGEES

Estudios Globales / Global Studies

1. Subject Information

(Date last modified: 30-05-25 14:19)
Code
140522
Plan
405
ECTS
6.00
Type
Year
3
Duration
First semester
Language
ENGLISH
Area
-
Departament
-
Virtual platform

Campus Virtual de la Universidad de Salamanca

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.

 

Recomendaciones para la recuperación.

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.

11. Weekly teaching organization