Contemporary migration and its socio-economic consequences
General data
Course ID: | 1900-3-WMI-GL-W |
Erasmus code / ISCED: |
07.9
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Course title: | Contemporary migration and its socio-economic consequences |
Name in Polish: | Współczesne migracje i ich skutki społeczno-gospodarcze |
Organizational unit: | Faculty of Geography and Regional Studies |
Course groups: |
(in Polish) Przedmioty do wyboru WGSR, dzienne studia II stopnia - sem. zimowy (in Polish) Przedmioty do wyboru, dzienne studia II stopnia (Geografia świata) - sem. letni (in Polish) Przedmioty do wyboru, dzienne studia II stopnia (Geografia świata) - sem. zimowy |
ECTS credit allocation (and other scores): |
2.00
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Language: | Polish |
Type of course: | elective courses |
Prerequisites (description): | Expanding knowledge about migrations in Europe, integration policy and the role of the mass media. |
Mode: | Classroom |
Short description: |
The lecture aims to deepen the knowledge about the characteristics of contemporary migrations. Much space will be devoted to understanding the importance of the relationship between globalization, social, political and technological transformation, international migration, and contemporary narrative on migration phenomena. |
Full description: |
The lecture aims to deepen the knowledge about the characteristics of contemporary migrations. Much space will be devoted to understanding the importance of the relationship between globalization, social and political transformation, international migration, and contemporary narrative on migration phenomena. The form of classes combines elements of lecture and seminar, workshop methods. Requires preparation for classes (reading English texts, watching a movie or other visual materials) The topics discussed during the classes concern: 1. Are we living in an age of migration? Why has 'migration' become a 'global challenge'? What is the complexity of contemporary forms of mobility: from one-way migration to multidimensional displacements? 2. A new map of migration in and to Europe. How Europe tries to respond to migration "crises". 3. Migrant integration policy - changes in attitudes and policies. Differences in understanding the concept of integration, old models of integration, and contemporary activities. The importance of actions taken at the local level. Actions taken in Poland. 4. How to talk about migration, immigration, and refugees? Comics, movies, books - content and meaning analysis. 5. When facts don't matter. What are the causes of the problem: media fragmentation and fake news? The estimated number of hours that the student must spend to achieve the learning outcomes defined for the subject. Lecture: 2 ECTS - including: 0.5 ECTS (15 hours) in direct contact with the teacher 1.5 ECTS student's contribution including 1 ECTS preparation for discussion and 0.5 ECTS getting acquainted with additional visual materials |
Bibliography: |
Amelina A. Horvath K., Meeus B. (eds.), 2016, An Anthropology of Migration and social transformation, European Perspective, Springer - selected parts Benton, Ahad, 2019, Breaking New Ground: Ten Ideas to Revamp Integration Policy in Europe - Migration Policy Institute – report Benton, Embiricos, 2019, Doing More with Less: A New Toolkit for Integration Policy, Migration Policy Institute -report Benton, Patuzzi, 2018, Jobs in 2028: How Will Changing Labour Markets Affect Immigrant Integration in Europe?, Migration Policy Institute – report Garcés-Mascareñas, Penninx (eds.) 2016, Integration Processes and Policies in Europe, Contexts, Levels and Actors, Springer –selected parts Geiger, Pecoud, 2010, The politics of international migration management, Palgrave Macmillan, New York – selected parts Improving the Responses to the Migration and Refugee Crisis in Europe,2016, Vision of Europe Submit, Lisbon – report King, Okólski Diverse, Fragile and Fragmented: The New Map of European Migration, 2018, Central and Eastern European Migration Review Mertiniello, Rath (eds.), 2010, Selected Studies in International Migration and Immigrant Incorporation, Amsterdam University Press, Amsterdam – selected parts Pastore, Ponzo (eds.), 2016,Inter-group Relations and Migrant Integration in European Cities Changing Neighbourhoods, Springer - selected parts |
Learning outcomes: |
After completing the course, the student: Knowledge Can and understands: - features of contemporary migration processes - challenges and benefits of international migrations - diversification of the intensity of migration processes in different regions Skills Can: - critically use scientific literature and other sources in foreign languages - transfer knowledge to different audiences Competences/attitudes: The course shapes the attitude of self-deduction, openness to cultural diversity and acceptance of the rules of behaviour resulting from respect and kindness towards representatives of other cultures. |
Assessment methods and assessment criteria: |
Completion of the course: continuous assessment, each class will be assessed in terms of activity in the discussion and preparation of students. Final grade: average of grades obtained in individual classes. |
Practical placement: |
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Classes in period "Winter semester 2023/24" (past)
Time span: | 2023-10-01 - 2024-01-28 |
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Type of class: |
Lecture, 15 hours
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Coordinators: | Barbara Jaczewska | |
Group instructors: | Barbara Jaczewska | |
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Classes in period "Winter semester 2024/25" (future)
Time span: | 2024-10-01 - 2025-01-26 |
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TH FR |
Type of class: |
Lecture, 15 hours
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Coordinators: | Barbara Jaczewska | |
Group instructors: | Barbara Jaczewska | |
Students list: | (inaccessible to you) | |
Examination: |
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