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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "PL 323"
COURSE NAME: "International Migration"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Spring 2018
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Silvia Scarpa
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
TTH 11:30-12:45 PM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
Prerequisite: Junior Standing
OFFICE HOURS:
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Analyzing the various theories of migrations, this course will compare the migratory movements before and after 1945, and examine the present situation in various regions of the world. It will specifically study the impact of international migration on the economic and social development of sending and receiving countries, including the benefits of remittances on countries of origin, integration challenges in host states, the link between the brain drain and the brain gain and the phenomenon of circular migration. Special consideration will be given to irregular immigration, transnational human trafficking, and the condition of asylum seekers and refugees.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
This course introduces the students to the complex phenomenon of international migration. It will analyse the theories of migration, compare the migratory movements before and after 1945 and examine the current situation in various regions of the world. It will specifically study the impact of international migration on the economic and social development of sending and receiving countries, including the problem of integration in countries of destination, the benefits of remittances on countries of origin, the link between brain gain and brain drain and the phenomenon of circular migration. A comparison between immigration to the United States of America and to some European countries will be made to assess similarities and differences. The links among migration, security and globalization will be studied and the issues of irregular immigration, the smuggling of migrants and transnational human trafficking will be investigated. Finally, the plight of asylum seekers and refugees escaping from their countries of origin will be discussed.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of the course, students will gain an understanding of the various theories of migration and they will be able to explain the differences among multiple categories of migrants. Moreover, they will be able to assess successes and failures of immigration policies of the countries of destination and they will have conducted group work and research on a topic of their choice, drafting an advocacy plan.
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TEXTBOOK:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments | Format | Local Bookstore | Online Purchase |
| The Age of Migration: International Population Movements in the Modern World | S. Castles, H. de Haas, M. Miller | Palgrave MacMillan | 9780230355774 | | | | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| Mid-Term Exam | Essay questions | 30% |
| Advocacy Plan | Group work+oral presentation | 30% |
| Class participation | Students shall attend classes and participate to class discussions | 10% |
| Final Exam | Essay questions | 30% |
-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensive knowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the course.
BThis is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments.
CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
DThis level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.
FThis work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS AND EXAMINATION POLICY
You cannot make-up a major exam (midterm or final) without the permission of the Dean’s Office. The Dean’s Office will grant such permission only when the absence was caused by a serious impediment, such as a documented illness, hospitalization or death in the immediate family (in which you must attend the funeral) or other situations of similar gravity. Absences due to other meaningful conflicts, such as job interviews, family celebrations, travel difficulties, student misunderstandings or personal convenience, will not be excused. Students who will be absent from a major exam must notify the Dean’s Office prior to that exam. Absences from class due to the observance of a religious holiday will normally be excused. Individual students who will have to miss class to observe a religious holiday should notify the instructor by the end of the Add/Drop period to make prior arrangements for making up any work that will be missed. The final exam period runs until ____________
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ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic
dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred.
In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment,
may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of
academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student
who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from
the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation
to the President, who will make the final decision.
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STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap.
Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning
of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.
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SCHEDULE
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TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED
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READING ASSIGNMENTS*
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Week 1
WEEK
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Introduction to the course
Definitions: who is a migrant?
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Koser, ch. 2.
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Week 2
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Definitions: refugees versus migrants
Definitions: irregular migration, trafficking in persons versus the smuggling of migrants.
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Castles, de Haas and Miller, Ch. 10, p. 221-230; Koser, Ch. 6;
Koser, ch. 5, Bhabha_Zard_Smuggled or Trafficked; Gallagher_FMR; Castles, de Haas and Miller, Ch. 10, p. 235-238.
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Week 3
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Cont’
Migration before and after 1945
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Castles, de Haas and Miller, ch. 4 and ch. 1, p. 1-19.
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Week 4
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Migration in Europe and the America continent: a comparison
Cont’
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Castles, de Haas and Miller, ch. 5-6.
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Week 5
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Irregular migration, trafficking in persons and the smuggling of migrants in the Mediterranean sea
Cont’
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TBA
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Week 6
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Migration in the Asia-Pacific region and in Africa and the Middle East: a comparison
Cont’
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Castles, de Haas and Miller, Ch. 7-8.
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Week 7
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Migration, security and climate change
Review
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Castles, de Haas and Miller, ch. 9.
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Week 8
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Mid-term exam
Remittances and brain drain v. brain gain.
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Koser, Ch. 3-4.
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Week 9
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Circular migration and development
Submission of abstracts and bibliographies & discussion on advocacy plans
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MPI_Circular Migration and Development.
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Week 10
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The quest for control
Cont’
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Castles, de Haas and Miller, ch. 10, p. 215-220, p. 230-235, p. 238.
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Week 11
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New ethnic minorities & Society
Cont’
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Castles, de Haas and Miller, ch. 12 and ch. 14, p. 326-331.
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Week 12
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SPRING BREAK
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Week 13
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Immigrants and Politics
Deadline for the Submission of Powerpoint/Prezi Presentations
Students’ presentations
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Castles, de Haas and Miller, ch. 13.
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Week 14
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Students’ presentations
Students’ presentations
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Week 15
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Students’ presentations
Final review session
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Week 16
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Final exam
Date TBA
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