Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
15778:IR18‐EE332 International Migration (RA) § 15779:RUIR-3516 International Migration(RA) § 15780:IR-ECS302 International Migration (RA) 2022 Spring Thu3 College　Of　International　Relations SHIGA KYOKO 2

Campus

KIC

Class Venue

MEIGAKUKAN　MG003

Language

English

英語（教材の一部は日本語）

Course Outline and Method

The objective of this course is to introduce the foundational terms and concepts related to migration study. Based on that, some current debates related to international migration would be discussed. This course is conducted following Active Learning Style to encourage students to participate and practically analyze the cases of migration based on the theory learned in each session.

Student Attainment Objectives

At the end of the course, participating learners can
1) understand terms and frameworks related to issues caused by international migration;
2) understand the correlations between global migration patterns and current and historical issues;
3) search and analyze cases related to the ways that people from different backgrounds live together.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) Theme
Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
1

Orientation

・Guidance about This Course
・Discussion: “What is your purpose for studying migration?”

*Zoom Link:
https://ritsumei-ac-jp.zoom.us/j/91467811919?pwd=TUdPYXBZeWdaRi82d3hqUzVQc1BGZz09
Meeting ID: 914 6781 1919
Passcode: 475837

(I will be in the classroom.)

2

Introduction: Who are migrants?

・Forming your team members for the midterm and final project.
・Deciding which regional migrant your team works on
・Discussions

3

Migration Theories

・Understanding the definition of migrants and the basic theories to analyze migration

4

Background: International Migration before World War II

・Understanding colonialism, industrialization, and wartime relating to migration in pre-WWII
・Group work

5

Overview #1: Migration in Europe

・Understanding migrants in Europe, the influence of the European Union, Globalization, and the Former Soviet Union
・Group work

6

Overview #2: Migration in the Americas

・Understanding the patterns of migration in North America and social transformation in South America, and the backlash of diversity
・Group work

7

Overview #3: Migration in the Asia Pacific Ocean

・Understanding migratory patterns influenced by colonialism, globalization, and migration in Australia and New Zealand
・Group work

8

 Overview #4: Migration in Africa and the Middle East

・Understanding African migrants, postcolonial and “guestworker” migration, the attraction of the Gulf, and the social transformation in the Middle East.
・Group work

9

Students’ Reflection #1

・Giving a midterm presentation
・Evaluating other teams' presentation

10

Migration Policies

・Introducing the policies relating to migration and the concept of the nation-state
・Group work

11

Migrants and Community

・Understanding the models of migrants’ community formation
・Group work

12

Migrants and Politics

・Understanding the concept of minority and political participation
・Group work

13

Students’ Reflection #1

・Giving a final presentation
・Evaluating other teams' presentation

14

Students’ Reflection #2

・Giving a final presentation
・Evaluating other teams' presentation

15

Wrap Up

・Reviewing and reflecting on the course contents

Class Format

[BCP Level 1 or 2]
- More than half the total number of classes are to be conducted face-to-face. The remaining classes are to be conducted web-based.
- The format of the web-based classes [live-streaming or on-demand] will be announced on the manaba+R course page.
- Contact information of the course instructor will be provided on the manaba+R course page before the first class.
- The first class will be conducted entirely web-based since the number of students registered for the first class is not yet fixed.
- If the BCP Level is changed to 3 or higher during the semester, all classes are to be conducted web-based (face-to-face classes will not be conducted).
- When a student is unable to attend face-to-face classes due to any of the following conditions, web-based classes will be provided. Students who fall under this category should notify their instructor by the first class.

[Conditions for web-based follow-up]
<1> Students who are at high risk of becoming seriously ill if infected, such as those with underlying conditions or chronic illness (*).
<2> Students living with a family member who is at high risk of becoming seriously ill if infected, such as those with underlying conditions or chronic illness (*).
<3> Students who are unable to enter Japan due to international travel restrictions.
(*) If the student has an underlying condition defined by the government, such as respiratory
disease, diabetes, heart failure, etc.

[BCP Level 3 or 4]
- In principle, all classes are to be conducted web-based. The format of the web-based classes will be announced on the manaba+R course page.
- Face-to-face classes may be resumed if the BCP Level is changed to 2 or lower during the semester.

※For more information on Ritsumeikan University's BCP Level, please refer to the following URL, Point No.1 “Measures to prevent spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).”
http://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/news/detail/?id=475

Recommendations for Private Study

To participate in the discussion in class, students should finish the reading materials assigned by the instructor prior to every lecture. Also, active communication and work with their teammates are required.

Grade Evaluation Method

Kind Percentage Grading Criteria etc.
Final Examination (Written)

Report Examination
(A report to be submitted by the unified deadline)

Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment　
(Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class)		 100

Attendance 10%
Submission of Homework 10%
Active Participation in Class Discussion and Group Work 20%
Midterm Presentation 20%
Final Presentation 20%
Final Paper 20%

The course grading adds up the scores in the following components: attendance, active participation in the class discussion, midterm and final presentations, and submission of homework and final paper.

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

【Attention 1】During the class sessions, viewing SNS and unrelated links to our class contents could be taken off the points.

【Attention 2】Please contact and inform the instructor and your teammates if you are absent from any class session. It is your responsibility to follow up with your teammates on what was discussed in the session that you missed.

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Please watch and pay attention to current global news. This course requires you to read the materials prior to each session and participate in the group project.

Textbooks

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
The Age of Migration: International Population Movements in the Modern World (The 6th Edition) Hein de Haas, Stephen Castles, and Mark J. Miller Red Globe Press 1352007126

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

The class materials will be announced in the 1st session of the course.

Reference Books

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

Web Pages for Reference

How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)

Learning Management System （manaba+R）,Talk with Students,Other (Separate instructions will be provided)

Other Comments

1. Please bring any personal mobile device such as a computer, a tablet, or a smartphone which you can use Microsoft Word and PowerPoint (computer and tablet are more recommended).

2. The lecture styles might change due to Novel Coronavirus restrictions imposed by the university. Your understanding and cooperation in that regard would be appreciated.

3. Please feel free to contact the instructor [kshiga.academicteaching@gmail.com] whenever you have questions. Writing "[International Migration] *your name*" in the title of your email would help the instructor identify you or the matter of this class more easily.

4. Zoom Link:
https://ritsumei-ac-jp.zoom.us/j/91467811919?pwd=TUdPYXBZeWdaRi82d3hqUzVQc1BGZz09
Meeting ID: 914 6781 1919
Passcode: 475837
(The 1st Week Orientation (April 7) is conducted by Zoom meeting.)
【科目ナンバリング・カリキュラムマップはこちらから/Click here to see the Curriculum-Map and Course-Numbering】
URL:http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp//students/pathways-future/course/curriculum.html