The course introduces students to the history of migrations in the Early Modern Period (1500-1800). Students will learn theories and concepts related to migration processes and human mobility, engage in historiographical debates on the topic and with primary sources. On completion of the course students will have developed a critical understanding of the different types of migration in the early modern period, their causes and 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: 21830061 HISTORY OF MIGRATION in Relazioni Internazionali e Sicurezza Globale LM-52 R 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
RecommendedType of evaluation
- In-class participation and presentation (on a topic agreed with the module covenor), 20% of the final assessment - Mid-term and final test, 50% of the final assessment - Final oral exam, 30% of the final assessment