Course: Theory of Migration: Introduction

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Course title Theory of Migration: Introduction
Course code KSA/UTMAK
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Topinka Daniel, doc. PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Dohnalová Eva, PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
1) Introduction to the course, requirements for classification. 2) Explanation of basic concepts. Main migration flows and spatiotemporal contexts (who, from where, where and why). 3) Theoretical concepts of international migration. 4) Integration of immigrants: basic terms and concepts. 5) Forced migration. 6) Irregular migration - key aspects and consequences. 7) The Czech Republic as an immigration country. Development of migration and migration policy. Socio-demographic profile of immigrants.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Group work
Learning outcomes
The aim of the lecture is to familiarize students with the process of international migration in detail. To understand its nature, causes and consequences. The developmental aspect of assessment is emphasized. The global view is supplemented by an analysis of continents and selected countries - with special attention to the Czech Republic (apart from a separate block, a short discussion of relevant aspects of international migration in the Czech Republic is part of many other blocks).
After successfully completing the course, the student will be able to define the concept of migration and its content, will be familiar with the basic terminology associated with international migration, will be able to interpret approaches to the study of migration and migration policy, and will have sufficient awareness of the basic and current types of migration, including how they are affected by advancing transnationalization and globalization. In addition, the student will be able to define terms related to the integration of immigrants and interpret the results of this process and individual integration policies. Furthermore, the student is able to evaluate and critically interpret the migration situation in the global and Central European context and can understand it in the current context.
Prerequisites
The course assumes the student's active interest in the issue of international migration. Furthermore, the ability to understand written English text (professional articles, book chapters) is assumed.

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark, Seminar Work

Active participation in consultations. Home preparation for selected lessons. Completion: seminar paper
Recommended literature
  • BADE, Klaus J.; LE GOFF, Jacques a KUSÁK, Alexej. (2005). Evropa v pohybu: evropské migrace dvou století. Praha: Nakladatelství Lidové noviny.
  • BARTOSZEWICZ, Monika Gabriela. Pevnost Evropa. Brno: Centrum pro studium demokracie a kultury. 2020.
  • IOM. (2019). World Migration Report 2020.
  • KOUDELKA, Josef. (2018). Imigrace a liberalismus: dopady migrace, teorie a možná řešení. Brno:Centrum pro studium demokracie a kultury.
  • UHEREK, Zdeněk; HONUSKOVÁ, Věra; OŠŤÁDALOVÁ, Šárka a GÜNTER, Vladislav. (2016). Migrace: historie a současnost. Ostrava: Občanské sdružení PANT.


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