Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
15471:IR18‐EE332 International Migration (RA) § 15472:RUIR-3516 International Migration(RA) § 15473:IR-ECS302 International Migration (RA) 2023 Spring Thu3 College　Of　International　Relations SHIGA KYOKO 2

Campus

KIC

Class Venue

MEIGAKUKAN　MG002

Language

English

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?”

2

Introduction: Who are migrants?

・Forming your team members for the midterm and final project
・Discussion
・Understanding the definition of migrants

3

Migration Theories

・Discussion
・Understanding the basic migration theories
・Deciding which regional migrant your team works on

4

Ethnicity, Race, and Gender

・Discussion
・Understanding the concept of ethnicity, race, gender, identity, and state
・Group Work

5

State, Citizenship, and Identity

・Discussion
・Understanding the concept of state, citizenship, and identity
・Group Work

6

International Migration before World War II

・Understanding background of current issues on migrants: colonialism, industrialization, and wartime relating to migration in pre-WWII
・Group work

7

Rehearsal

・Preparing for Group Presentation

8

Midterm Presentations #1

・Overview of Migration in Europe
・Overview of Migration in America
・Evaluation

9

Midterm Presentation #2

・Overview of Migration in Asia
・Overview of Migration in the Pacific-Region
・Evaluation

10

Midterm Presentation #3

・Overview of Migration in Africa
・Overview of Migration in the Middle East
・Evaluation

11

Migrants and Communities

・Understanding the models of migrants’ community formation and adaptation
・Watching a video
・Group work

12

Immigrant Policy

・Watching a video
・Discussion
・Group Work

13

Final Presentation #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
・Discussion
・Group Discussion

Class Format

BCP停止の場合は、BCPレベル0～2の記載どおりに授業が行われます。
During the suspension period of BCP, classes will be as described in BCP levels 0-2.

The class Format for each class will be announced on manaba+R’s course news. Also, the class format for the first class will be notified on manaba+R’s course news before the first class(*).
For “Special Consideration”, please check manaba+R’s College of IR Student Page and the “Study Support Site”.

College of IR Student Page：https://ct.ritsumei.ac.jp/ct/course_1728150
Study Support Site：https://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/pathways-future/eng/

(*)To check the class format for the first class of the course, you will need to apply for the “early use request function.” Refer to the Registration Guidebook AY 2023 for details. Please be careful that applying for the early use request does not sign you up for the course. You will need to register for courses during the designated period separately.

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

Active Participation in Class Discussion 15%
Submission of Homework 10%
Group Work 15%
Midterm Presentation 20%
Final Presentation 20%
Final Paper 20%

The course grading adds up the scores in the following components: 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 other materials will be announced in the session of the course.

Reference Books

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

The reference books will be announced in the session of the course.

Web Pages for Reference

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

Learning Management System （manaba+R）,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. 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.
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