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Migration in Today´s World (MRS / XMIG)

Keywords:
Migration, Asylum politics, Refugees, Ethical dilemma, Case studies
Pilot domain:
Culture: Identity & Diversity
ECTS credits:
4
Mode of delivery:
Blended
University:
Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci
Contact:
Martina Buráňová
Contact 2:
Lucie Macková
Language:
English
Study cycle:
Bachelor, Master, PhD
Additional info
Summer semester course
Faculty:
Social Sciences, Journalism and Information
SDG:
SDG1. No poverty, SDG3. Good health and well-being, SDG5. Gender equality, SDG8. Decent work and economic growth, SDG10. Reduced inequalities, SDG16. Peace, justice, and strong institutions, SDG17. Partnerships for the goals
Course credit:
Yes
Free course:
Yes
Start date:
2025-02-10
End date:
2025-05-31
Application start:
2024-11-18
Application deadline:
2025-01-15
Registration
Mobility opportunities

Migration in Today’s World is a one-semester course designed for students with an active interest in migration and asylum issues. The following issues are presented and analyzed in the course of each lecture: theories of international migration; the multifactorial nature of the migration process and the blurring of the boundaries between voluntary and forced displacement (with special reference to environmental migration); the changing profile of the migrant; refugeeism and asylum; the impediments to migrants’ entry into national territory; the consequences of migration for countries of origin, receiving countries and migrants themselves; and ethical dilemmas associated with migration and migration policy. The theoretical considerations are accompanied by examples or larger case studies from different parts of the world.

 

Short-term mobility will be required in April (the specific dates will be provided by the lecturer at the start of the course). Please, make sure to consult mobility coordinator at your institution to explore potential funding opportunities.