Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
15781:IR18‐EE332 International Migration (RB) § 15782:RUIR-3516 International Migration(RB) § 15783:IR-ECS302 International Migration (RB) 2022 Fall Mon4 College　Of　International　Relations MOSNEAGA ANA 2

Campus

KIC

Class Venue

RYOYUKAN　RY202

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

Migration is considered to be one the defining features of today’s world. This course is designed to provide students with an overview of diverse issues shaping contemporary international migration. It examines trends and patterns pertaining to different types of migration phenomena, their causes and effects, and how actors at different levels (national, international, transnational etc) seek to respond to these. Acquiring an understanding of these issues is a precondition for developing an informed perspective on international migration, which continues to be a highly contested and politicised subject around the world.
Before registering for this course, please take note of the course evaluation method (explained in the designated section below) and that this course requires substantial amount of reading on complex topics for each class (see the course schedule section; additional readings maybe designated in class). If you experience difficulties with academic reading and writing on advanced topics, you will likely struggle to pass this course. Finally, please note that students taking this course will be required to buy a designated textbook (see textbook section below).

Student Attainment Objectives

This course aims to equip students with the knowledge base for contextualising migration phenomena in a wider framework of issues. On successful completion of this course, students should be able to understand:
- the trends and patterns that characterise different migration phenomena,
- the potential effects of migration on host and sending societies, and
- the key themes in academic/policy discussions/debates pertaining to migration.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

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

Course introduction

The first lecture introduces the course objectives, the main themes covered in this course and the course evaluation structure.

2

International migration: historical context and theoretical frameworks

Chapter 1 - Kolbe, M. (2021) International Migration: Patterns and Theories

3

The role of the state

Chapter 2 - Filindra, A., Büyüker, B. & Tafolar, M. (2021) National Migration Governance: Admissions and Enforcement

4

Actors beyond the state’s control

Chapter 3 - Lockhart, S. & Boland, B (2021) The Migration Industry:　Human Smuggling and Human Trafficking

5

Forced migration and the current refugee regime

Chapter 4 – Abdelaaty, L. & Hamlin, R. (2021) Forced Migration and Refugee Flows

6

Labour migration: skills and temporalities

Chapter 5 – Boucher, A. & Cerna, L. (2021) Labor Migration: High-Skilled, Low-Skilled, and Temporary

7

Migration and gender

Chapter 6 – Bonjour, S. & Cleton, L. (2021) Gendered Migration: A Gender Perspective on International Migration and Migration Politics

8

Public attitudes towards migration

Chapter 7 – Adida, C (2021) Migration and Public Opinion

9

The process of integration

Chapter 8 – Givens,T., Arkilic, A. & Davis, E. (2021) Immigrant Integration

10

Politics of citizenship

Chapter 9 – Goodman, S. (2021) Immigrants and Citizenship

11

Migration and development

Chapter 10 – Peters, M. (2021) Migration and development

12

Migration and security

Chapter 11 – Adamson, F. (2021) Migration and Security

13

Human mobility in the context of environmental factors

Chapter 12 – Boas, I. & Wiegel, H. (2021) Environmental Change and Migration

14

Final essay instructions

This lecture is reserved for reflecting on the final essay instructions.

15

Final essay submission deadline

This lecture is reserved for finalising essay submissions.

Class Format

Regardless of the BCP Level*, this course may be conducted entirely through web-based classes (details will be announced closer to the course start date).
When web-based, most classes will be conducted as on-demand sessions; some classes may be conducted as live sessions if deemed necessary by the instructor (in which case, students will be notified in advance via manaba R).
※For more information on Ritsumeikan University's BCP Level, please refer to the following URL, Point No.1 The Ritsumeikan Trust Crisis Response Task Force: http://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/news/detail/?id=475

Recommendations for Private Study

Students are encouraged to critically read news and blog articles related to international migration to enhance their understanding of the issues covered in this course.

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

45% Participation in 3 discussion forums (15% each): students will have to actively participate in thematic discussion forums on manaba R by providing written responses to the designated discussion questions and constructive feedback to each other’s responses. Detailed instructions on the discussion forums and what is understood under active participation will be given in class.

55% Final essay: students will have to formulate a specific question related to a particular migration situation or phenomenon covered in the course, and discuss it drawing on existing data and literature. Detailed instructions on the final essay will be given in class.

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

All students are expected to engage with others respectfully using the manaba R discussion forums (as they would if the others were sitting with them in the same room). Specifically, students should avoid YELLING, sarcasm, and inappropriate comments. Students who cannot use good netiquette are not welcome in this course.

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Textbooks

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
Introduction to International Migration: Population Movements in the 21st Century Money, J. & Lockhart, S. Routledge 9780367415334 1st edition

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

The book can be purchased from online outlets including the publisher's website (https://www.routledge.com/Introduction-to-International-Migration-Population-Movements-in-the-21st/Money-Lockhart/p/book/9780367415334). It can be also ordered via Ritsumeikan COOP bookstore; however, note that it will take 3~4 weeks for the book to arrive to Ritsumeiakn COOP and that such order cannot be cancelled once it is made.

Reference Books

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

Web Pages for Reference

Migration Policy Institute (MPI): https://www.migrationpolicy.org/ (see publications sections)
MPI Europe: https://www.migrationpolicy.org/programs/mpi-europe
The New Humanitarian’s migration coverage: https://www.thenewhumanitarian.org/migration

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

Learning Management System （manaba+R）

Other Comments

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