Explore theories about migration in greater depth and learn how migration is a constant phenomenon throughout human history. In the second course in this two-part series, you will learn about different theoretical models that seek to explain why migration starts and why it continues.
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You will explore migration as a structural feature of our societies and examine individual’s choices to migrate. You will consider the role networks and institutions play in the movement of people. You will also hear from international experts about how migration theories can help us understand cases of labour migration in different world regions.
Syllabus
Week 1: Migration as a global phenomenon
Week 2: Explaining the start, the continuation and the completion of migration
Week 3: Theories at work: migration case studies
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you'll be able to...
- Identify the fundamental terminology used in theoretical debates on migration
- Explore the main theoretical approaches
- Explain the motivations for people to move and settle outside their home countries
- Apply main theories to the interpretation of real case-studies
Who is the course for?
This course is for anyone interested in learning about migration. It would be useful if you had completed the first course in this series Why do People Migrate? Facts.
