The course presents current research in the field of international migration, covering its most important themes such as causes and consequences of migration. Spanning from theories of international migration to theories of inclusion and exclusion, the students will study current research together with experts in the field.

After finishing the course, the student shall:

• display knowledge of a wide range of issues within the field of migration, and demonstrate specialized knowledge and understanding of the causes and consequences of international migration,

• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the root causes and consequences of migration in the form of refugeehood and issues relating to inclusion and exclusion;

• display an ability to evaluate and elaborate on questions within the field of migration from a multidisciplinary perspective.

The course is based on active participation of the students. A variety of methods, including interactive lectures/discussions, assigned readings, and group projects will be utilized for the purpose of achieving the course objectives.

The assessment of the students’ knowledge will be based on individually performed written assignments.

• Brettell, C. & Hollifield, J. (2015) (eds.) Migration Theory: Talking across disciplines, Third Edition. London: Routledge.

• Moses, J. (2006) International Migration: Globalization’s last frontier. London: Zed Books.

• Oishi, N. (2005). Women in Motion. Globalization, State Policies, and Labor Migration in Asia. Stanford: Stanford University Press.

• Samers, M. & Collyer, M. (2017) Migration. Second edition. London: Routledge.

• Further articles will be introduced during the course.

All students are offered an opportunity to give oral or written feedback at the end of the course. A summary of the results will be made available. The students are also given a possibility to offer feedback through the course council.

If a course is no longer offered or has undergone major changes, students will be offered two re-take sessions based on the syllabus in force at registration during a period of one year from the date of the implementation of the changes.

Language of instruction is English