Comparative Migration Policy
Volledige vakbeschrijving
The final course in the migration specialisation deals with migration governance and policy. Migration policy is a critical topic in many countries and of great importance to political parties and a feature of many elections. The course focuses on exploring migration policy from a comparative perspective through the examination of the policies and positions of different actors across different levels of governance on contemporary migration issues. Students learn about the history of global migration governance, develop indicators to compare policies, and critically examine the different approaches of governments to key migration-related policies issues. Special emphasis is placed on developing and formulating evidence-based policy recommendations and preparing students to enter the labour market.
Doelstellingen van dit vak
This course aims at applying knowledge gained throughout the MPP to explore contemporary migration policy issues from a comparative perspective and develop clear policy recommendations. After completing this course, students should be able to:
- Critically discuss the role of different actors and policy frames in different areas of migration policy and their influence on policy development.
- Develop, implement, and critically evaluate indicators to compare migration policies across different country contexts
- Evaluate the migration policy landscape in a selected country and identify normative and implementation gaps.
- Formulate clear, evidence-based policy recommendations.
- Enter their job search in a migration related field evidenced by having prepared a professional CV and cover letter, and participated in a job interview
Voorwaarden
None
Aanbevolen literatuur
Recommended readings will be provided in the course manual