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Understanding Migration: Perspectives and Realities in Research

This course offers a comprehensive overview of migration studies within geography and social sciences. Students will gain insights into key themes such as trafficking, forced migration, transnationalism, and climate change's impact on migration. Emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach, the course includes lectures, participatory methods, and case studies to connect theoretical perspectives with current realities. Active participation in lectures, group work, and assignments is mandatory for developing a deeper understanding of contemporary migration issues.

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Understanding Migration: Perspectives and Realities in Research

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  1. 564028Perspectives and realities of migration research (5 cp)PeriodIII: 14.1.–28.2.2013Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12-14 PHY D104Kaisa Kepsu & Saija Niemi

  2. 564028 Perspectives and realities of migration research • The aim of the course is • to give the student an overview of how migration is studied in the discipline of geography and other social sciences • to give a deeper understanding of a few selected themes within this wide research field. Case studies and examples will be integrated to highlight the current realities of migration. • Key themes/ideas: • Introduction to theoretical perspectives, concepts and methods in migration research • Current topics and debates in migration • The multidisciplinarity of migration research • Topics covered: trafficking, conflict-induced forced migration, quota refugees in Finland, ethnicity, transnationalism and migrant diasporas, highly-skilled migration, migration and climate change, immigration and urban segregation • Working methods: participatory and research-oriented • Lectures, reading academic texts (or other material) before lecture, a written assignment (5-10 p.) • Participatory methods: group-work and discussions, debates, presentations • Mandatory participation in lectures and guest lectures, active participation in course-work • Registration in WebOodi 1.12.2012 – 10.1.2013 • Course is aimed at students at masters’ level majoring in geography and regional studies

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