Module #1 Introduction to Globalization and Migration Overview of the course, definitions of key terms, and setting the stage for the anthropological study of migration and globalization.
Module #2 Theoretical Foundations of Migration Studies Exploring the key theories and frameworks used to understand migration, including push-pull models, transnationalism, and migration systems theory.
Module #3 History of Migration:From Colonialism to Neoliberalism A historical overview of migration patterns and policies, from colonialism to the present day, highlighting the role of power and inequality.
Module #4 Globalization and the Rise of Migration Analyzing the impact of globalization on migration patterns, including the role of economic integration, trade, and labor markets.
Module #5 The Anthropology of Migration:Key Concepts and Debates Introducing key concepts in the anthropology of migration, such as diaspora, transnationalism, and borderlands, and exploring ongoing debates in the field.
Module #6 Methods in Migration Research Exploring the range of research methods used in migration studies, including ethnography, surveys, and policy analysis.
Module #7 Case Study:The Migrant Experience in the Americas In-depth analysis of migration patterns and experiences in the Americas, including the US-Mexico border, the Caribbean, and Latin America.
Module #8 Migration and Identity:Belonging, Citizenship, and Nationalism Examining the complex relationships between migration, identity, and belonging, including the role of citizenship and nationalism.
Module #9 Gender and Migration:Feminist Perspectives Analyzing the gendered dimensions of migration, including the experiences of migrant women, gendered labor markets, and feminist approaches to migration studies.
Module #10 Migration and Labor:Global Economies and Local Realities Exploring the intersections of migration and labor, including the role of migrant workers in global economies and local labor markets.
Module #11 Refugees and Forced Migration:Humanitarianism and Policy Examining the complex issues surrounding refugees and forced migration, including humanitarian responses, policy frameworks, and the politics of asylum.
Module #12 Case Study:The European Migration Crisis In-depth analysis of the 2015 European migration crisis, including the responses of governments, civil society, and the media.
Module #13 Migration and Health:Access, Inequality, and Well-being Analyzing the health implications of migration, including access to healthcare, health inequities, and the well-being of migrant populations.
Module #14 Youth, Education, and Migration:The Next Generation Examining the experiences of migrant youth, including education, identity, and belonging in the context of migration.
Module #15 Environmental Migration:Climate Change, Displacement, and Adaptation Exploring the relationships between environmental change, migration, and displacement, including the role of climate change, natural disasters, and environmental degradation.
Module #16 Migration and Technology:Digital Lives, Borders, and Identities Analyzing the intersection of migration and technology, including the role of digital media, borders, and identities in shaping migrant experiences.
Module #17 Policy and Governance:National, Regional, and Global Approaches Examining the policy frameworks and governance structures shaping migration, including national, regional, and global approaches.
Module #18 Advocacy and Activism:Civil Society and Migrant Rights Exploring the role of civil society, advocacy, and activism in promoting migrant rights and challenging unjust migration policies.
Module #19 Case Study:Migration in the Asian Context In-depth analysis of migration patterns and experiences in Asia, including the role of economic growth, urbanization, and labor markets.
Module #20 Decolonizing Migration Studies:Settler Colonialism, Imperialism, and Alternative Epistemologies Critically examining the role of colonialism and imperialism in shaping migration studies, and exploring alternative epistemologies and approaches.
Module #21 Intersections:Migration, Racism, and Xenophobia Analyzing the intersections of migration, racism, and xenophobia, including the role of hate crimes, discrimination, and Islamophobia.
Module #22 Migration and Development:Remittances, Investment, and Growth Examining the relationships between migration, development, and economic growth, including the role of remittances, investment, and diaspora engagement.
Module #23 Research Ethics in Migration Studies Discussing the ethical considerations and challenges in conducting research with migrant populations, including power dynamics, positionality, and data protection.
Module #24 Case Study:The African Migration Experience In-depth analysis of migration patterns and experiences in Africa, including the role of conflict, economic integration, and regional cooperation.
Module #25 Migration and the Future:Emerging Trends and Challenges Exploring the future of migration, including emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities for policy, practice, and research.
Module #26 Migration and the State:Sovereignty, Borders, and Control Examining the complex relationships between migration, state power, and border control, including the role of sovereignty, security, and human rights.
Module #27 Case Study:The Middle East and North Africa Migration Experience In-depth analysis of migration patterns and experiences in the Middle East and North Africa, including the role of conflict, oil economies, and regional politics.
Module #28 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Globalization and the Anthropology of Migration career
