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Cursus: MAN-MSG058
MAN-MSG058
International Migration, Globalisation and Development
Cursus informatieRooster
CursusMAN-MSG058
Studiepunten (ECTS)6
CategorieMA (Master)
VoertaalEngels
Aangeboden doorRadboud Universiteit; Faculteit der Managementwetenschappen; Master Human Geography;
Docenten
VorigeVolgende 1
Docent
prof. dr. H. Ernste
Overige cursussen docent
Docent
dr. J. Schapendonk
Overige cursussen docent
Docent
dr. ir. L. Smith
Overige cursussen docent
Examinator
dr. ir. L. Smith
Overige cursussen docent
Coördinator
dr. ir. L. Smith
Overige cursussen docent
Collegejaar2017
Periode
1-2  (04-09-2017 t/m 04-02-2018)
Aanvangsblok
1
Onderwijsvorm
voltijd
Opmerking-
Inschrijven via OSIRISJa
Inschrijven voor bijvakkersJa
VoorinschrijvingNee
WachtlijstNee
Plaatsingsprocedure-
Cursusdoelen
After completing the course International Migration, Globalisation and Development the student is able to:
  • Describe and explain the complexity of and relationship between migration and globalisation (in terms of temporal and locational scales);
  • Describe and explain the role and influence of migration for global and local developments in various domains (economic, social, cultural, political) and at different levels of geographical and social-economic scale (local economies, global processes, institutional principles linked to long-distance transnational network and Diaspora formation);
  • Apply and relate to one another the principal concepts of the course (i.e. globalization, migration, mobility, development, transnationalism, institutions, agency) in own research endeavors (assignments of this course, possibly also in research for own Master theses).
Inhoud
This course seeks to critically explore societal and conceptual challenges linking migration to other forms of mobility, to globalisation and to notions of development. It does so by exploring several key concerns, including: Why is migration still so often perceived, in essence, as a failing of local governance and developmental programmes? Beyond this, should international mobility be seen as a stratifying process intensifying inequality at local and global levels? In times of political turmoil that interconnects with economic stress and social conflict, can a distinction still be made between categories of migrants such as political refugees and economic migrants?
When relating migration to economic development, much attention is devoted to migrants as change makers, as bringers of financial and social remittances. The volume of remittances has indeed been given ample attention from various actors engaged with developmental activities, such as international development institutes and NGOs, for instance through links made with the Sustainable Development Goals. This assumes a singular goal, whereas this is not always the case, not least because remittances are, in essence, private funds. Yet migrants are often willing to contribute to their regions of origin, notably to improve the livelihoods of their families, hometowns, etc.
At the same time migration is also looked upon as largely problematic, notably in countries that are largely recipients of migrants, although similar perspectives can also be found in the so-called transit countries, and even in countries that have balanced inflows and outflows of migrants (e.g. high mobility of labour with neighbouring countries, as is the case in ECOWAS and SADC regions of Africa). As primary recipients of migrants, skilled and unskilled, the European Union and the United States of America have taken increasingly firm steps in the past decade to stem the inflow of migrants into their territories, partially in response to public fear of migrants and the 'alien' cultures they import. Restrictive immigration measures then seem to be a logical response. However, beyond the ethical issues raised by such measures (along the lines of the Geneva Convention for Human Rights), does such a stance actually make sense from an economic point of view? In other words, does it actually work?
Understanding and situating migration within larger globalisation processes, also with attention for their developmental impact, is therefore the main focus of this course. We start off the course this year by focusing on the phenomenon of migration, to thereafter steadily 'scale up' to the level of globalisation processes. This especially helps to develop a solid understanding of various forms of migration as exponents of globalization, with particular theoretical attachments. To that end we explore how these migration processes fit within larger processes of globalisation. To that end we rely on theoretical debates such as those on on transnationalism and mobilities.
More specifically, this course will devote various sessions to the status quo on migration, macro-structural components of international migration, the manner in which international migration takes place, etc. The discussion on these aspects will be largely based on the book by Castles, de Haas & Miller (2014), with additional reading from papers on specific topics, both contemporary and historical. In the various lectures we expressly examine migration through different conceptual and methodological approaches, testing our insights on empirical case studies. Thus we focus on issues relating to the impact of remittances at individual and collective levels, the role of knowledge transfer and the consequences of return migration on economic development and citizenship in countries of origin.
In our gradual shift in attention to globalisation, we draw attention to the current status quo in governance of globalisation, more specifically in terms of the impact this has had on the so-called Global South through the 'Washington consensus' and the power structures this has produced. We conclude this course by providing insight into the relationship between migration as a phenomenon (also as enacted through its multi-various impacts) and globalisation.
Niveau
Ma 1
Toetsinformatie
Assignments and written exam
Voorkennis
Bachelor's degree in Human Geography or a related discipline.Master's courses from the Human Geography Master's programme can also be taken as optional courses (also by students from other disciplines) and may also be taken by exchange students as part of their learning agreement. We even encourage you to do so. We see it as enrichment for the course to have students with different backgrounds. However, these are usually high-level courses, so if you are willing to meet the challenge, then these courses will be an exciting learning experience. It is also important that you have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. If you do not yet have a Bachelor's degree, you can still take the course, but the course coordinator may want to assess your entry level beforehand and may refuse your enrolment or accept it conditionally. You must be able to read and understand the assigned reading matter without any problem and be able to discuss the issues involved at the required level.
If you are taking this Master's course from the Human Geography Master's programme as an elective course in your Bachelor's programme, and you decide to take the full Master's programme later on, then that course will have to be replaced by another Master's-level course which is compatible with the Human Geography Master's programme. The Examining Board of the Human Geography Master's programme will also need to give its formal consent to that replacement. Therefore, taking Master's courses as elective course in your Bachelor's programme does not exempt you from any courses in the Human Geography Master's programme itself. In addition if you want to take this Master's course as an elective course in your Bachelor's programme, note that the course coordinator has a final say in allowing you to participate in this course based on the level and contents of your Bachelor's education. So if you want to be certain about the permission to participate in this course, contact the course coordinator in advance.
If you plan to take the full one-year Master's programme as part of your two-term international exchange visit, and if you want to earn full credits and qualify for the corresponding Master's degree at a later stage, then you should contact the Study Advisor (j.vandewalle@fm.ru.nl). Make sure you do this in advance so the necessary formal arrangements can be made!
Verplicht materiaal
Boek
Castles, S., de Haas, H. & M.J. Miller (2014) The Age of Migration. Palgrave MacMillan. 5th edition
Artikelen
Additional reading assignments
Werkvormen
Excursie
AanwezigheidsplichtJa

Algemeen
Visit to a transnational community organisation

Hoorcollege

Algemeen
various guest lectures by experts in particular areas of study of globalisation and migration. Form: essentially interactive through ample discussion of lectures, through group analysis during lectures of case studies using particular methodologies, and through discussion of documentaries and other material, including material brought in by students.

Werkgroep

Algemeen
In the assignments small groups of students will focus on a specific case study of a migration process, (e.g. circular migration, gender, climate refugees) addressing various issues and concepts discussed during the course through three, interrelated assignments.

Toetsen
Tentamen
Weging1
GelegenhedenBlok 2, Blok 3

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