The aim of this module is to introduce students to the history of human migrations, from prehistory to the so-called “Refugee crisis” in 2015. Students will learn theories and concepts related to the history of migration and engage in historiographical debates on the topic. On completion of this module students will have developed a critical understanding of the different types of migration, its causes and its socio-economic consequences.
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The module examines the history of human migration, focusing on the early modern period. Students will learn about structural aspects of migration, different types of migration and migratory dynamics linked to globalisation processes. Departing from case studies students will critically engage with broader issues such as: the difference between forced and free migration, the relationship between migration and (de) colonisation processes. Part of the module will focus on migration across the Mediterranean in a diachronic perspective, addressing the political and economic causes of the phenomenon.
On completion of this module students will have developed a critical understanding of the different types of migration, its causes and its socio-economic consequences.
Mutuazione: 21810693 HISTORY OF MIGRATION in Relazioni internazionali LM-52 R A - Z TRAMONTANA FELICITA
Programme
The module examines the history of human migration, focusing on the early modern period. Students will learn about structural aspects of migration, different types of migration and migratory dynamics linked to globalisation processes. Departing from case studies students will critically engage with broader issues such as: the difference between forced and free migration, the relationship between migration and (de) colonisation processes. Part of the module will focus on migration across the Mediterranean in a diachronic perspective, addressing the political and economic causes of the phenomenon.
On completion of this module students will have developed a critical understanding of the different types of migration, its causes and its socio-economic consequences.
Core Documentation
A reading list will be provided in week 1.Attendance
MandatoryType of evaluation
- In-class participation and presentation (on a topic agreed with the module covenor), 40% of the final assessment - Mid-term test, 30% of the final assessment - Final exam, 30% of the final assessment