Curso 2026/2027 | guias.usal.es

GLOBAL MIGRATIONS, HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND REFUGEES

Estudios Globales / Global Studies

1. Subject Information

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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/a: 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 equip students with analytical and conceptual tools from social sciences (sociology, demography, economics, political science…) to analyze the phenomenon of global migration. By the end of the course, students will be able to:

Identify and apply core concepts and definitions related to global migration, refugees and human trafficking
Compare and evaluate different theoretical perspectives and methodological approaches used to analyze these phenomena
Describe and interpret current empirical patterns and trends in global migration, refugees and human trafficking
Analyze the role of different actors, especially States, in regulating and shaping these phenomena

Critically evaluate the representation of migration and human trafficking in public discourse and societal contexts

5. Contents

Theory.

Teoría- Theory and Literature

Migration and mobility: 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

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

This course combines several teaching methods to foster active learning:

Lectures: The professor will introduce key theories, concepts, and methods used to study migration and human trafficking, providing foundational knowledge and analytical frameworks
Class discussions and debates: Students will engage in discussions based on assigned readings and case studies, as well as structured debates on specific topics related to migration and human trafficking
Group work: Students will collaborate in groups to explore topics in greater depth, working on both assigned themes and self-selected areas of interest
Individual assignments: A written essay assignment will provide opportunities for students to reflect critically on course content and develop independent analytical perspectives

Active participation is essential for this course. Students are expected to:

Complete assigned readings before each session
Engage actively in class discussions and debates
Analyze case studies and empirical data on migration and human trafficking

Preparation time outside of class is significant and necessary for meaningful participation

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 :

Main references:

Gold, S. J., & Nawyn, S. J. (Eds). (2019). Routledge international handbook of migration studies (Second edition). Routledge.

Brettell, C., & Hollifield, J. F. (Eds.). (2023). Migration theory: talking across disciplines (Fourth edition). Routledge.

Hollifield, J. F., Martin, P. L., Orrenius, P. M., & Héran, 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.

Reports and data sources:

IOM World Migration report: https://worldmigrationreport.iom.int/

UNHCR Global Report: https://www.unhcr.org/what-we-do/reports-and-publications/global-report

UNODC Global Report: https://www.unodc.org/unodc/data-and-analysis/glotip.html

Migration Data Portal: https://www.migrationdataportal.org/

10. Assessment

Assessment criteria.

Consideraciones Generales

Assessment is designed to encourage active and consistent participation throughout the course. It combines continuous evaluation during the semester – including an individual essay, group presentation, and class participation – with a final written exam.

Evaluation systems.

Continuous assessment structure:

Written exam (40%): final exam assessing knowledge of theories, concepts, and analytical application
Individual essay (20%): critical analysis paper on a migration-related topic
Group presentation (15%): collaborative research presentation on chosen topic
Active participation and continuous assessment (25%): reading preparation and analysis, class discussions and debates, in-class collaborative activities. Details on specific activities and weighting will be provided at the start of the course

Attendance requirement for continuous assessment: students must attend at least 75% of sessions to be eligible for continuous assessment.

Students attending fewer sessions will be evaluated through the final assessment system, regardless of other work submitted.

Final assessment structure:

Written exam (60%): same exam as continuous assessment students, assessing knowledge of theories, concepts, and analytical application
Oral exam (40%): individual discussion assessing critical understanding and ability to articulate informed positions on course topics

Assessment recommendations.

Recomendaciones para la evaluación.

Regular attendance, thorough preparation of assigned readings, and active participation in class discussions and debates are essential for success in this course. If you have questions or need support during the semester, please reach out via email or attend office hours.

Recomendaciones para la recuperación.

Second-session evaluation follows the same structure as the final assessment:

Written exam (60%)
Oral exam (40%)

Students are strongly encouraged to attend office hours after the first session to discuss their performance and prepare effectively for the second session.

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