The Migration Lifecycle: Journeys, Integration, Return
Volledige vakbeschrijving
This course provides a further examination of the migration lifecycle including migration journeys, immigrant incorporation; return migration and reintegration. The first module explores irregular migration, including irregular migrants’ journeys, experiences of irregular stay in a destination country, and related policies. The second module focuses on modes of immigrant incorporation, with an overview of related theories (e.g. integration, assimilation and transnationalism), policies and experiences. The third and fourth modules explore return migration including decision-making, experiences, and related policies.
Doelstellingen van dit vak
- Understand the complexity of migration processes and experiences at different stages of the migration "lifecycle”
- Identify and analyse the relationships between migration processes, experiences and outcomes at different stages of the migration “lifecycle”
- Understand, compare, critique and apply theoretical perspectives on irregular migration, immigrant incorporation and return migration
- Drawing on relevant theory and empirical data, critically evaluate policies and policy positions concerning irregular migration, immigrant incorporation and return migration
- Use self-reflection and peer feedback to strengthen effective and efficient team performance
Voorwaarden
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Aanbevolen literatuur
The recommended readings differ per week and topic. Students will find the recommended readings in the course manual and on Canvas.
- T.R. Mortimer Dubow