F1GD 5810 - International Migration: optimizing opportunities (NEW)

***UPDATED for 2022/23***

International migration is a defining fact of the 21st Century. Even though people have migrated for thousands of years, the economic, social, and environmental relevance of migration has become clearer in our globalised world. The cross-border nature of migration entails bilateral, regional, and international dimensions that cannot be ignored. As there are no globally agreed rules and standards, international cooperation and agreement are essential elements for the governance of international migration. Managing migration to optimize its impacts requires multidimensional interventions and a 360° approach taking into consideration the interactions and links with other thematic areas, national policy domains, and transnational issues. This course will provide students with a solid understanding of the international migration phenomenon, its opportunities and challenges, and the most relevant aspects of migration governance.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify the different categories of people on the move and the elements that compose a fit-for-purpose and sounded approach to migration management

2. Analyse migration realities and needs based on solid knowledge and available data

3. Evaluate and justify policy options and responses to specific migratory situations and needs

Professional Skills

1. Critical thinking: understanding complex issues

2. Written and oral communication skills to communicate in a precise and effective manner

3. Understanding stakeholders and the diversity of interests and approaches

4. Negotiation with different stakeholders

5. Teamwork

Laura THOMPSON

Séminaire

English

- In Class Presence: 2 hours a week / 24 hours a semester

- Online learning activities: 2 hours a week / 24 hours a semester

- Reading and Preparation for Class: 2 hours a week / 24 hours a semester

- Research and Preparation for Group Work: 3 hours a week / 36 hours a semester

- Research and Writing for Individual Assessments: 3 hours a week / 36 hours a semester

Spring 2022-2023

- Participation in class: 10%

- 5 Short Individual assignments: 50% (10% each)

- 2 Group assignments: 40% (20% each)

- Regular feedback and exchanges by email with students

- Comments in writing on individual papers

- General comments on group presentation