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Lecturer(s)
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Topinka Daniel, doc. PhDr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1. Introduction. Basic Framework. Who, where and why migrate? 2. Theories on the Initiation and Perpetuation of International Migration. 3. Overview of Immigration policy and Citizenship 4. Integration of immigrants: Key Terms and Concepts. Dimensions od Integration. Measuring Integration. 5. Integration of Immigrants: Integration Policies. Main Integration Models in Destination Countries. 6. Perspectives on Transnationalism. Political participation of immigrants. 7. Public Opinion on Migration. 8. Undocumented Migration. 9. Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Human Rights. 10. Impact of Migration on Origin Communities. The Attitude of State towards the Emigrants. Remittances, Development, Diasporas. 11. Economic and Demographic Aspects of Migration. 12. Czechia as New Country of Immigration. Evolution of Migration and of Policies. Socio-demographic Characteristics of Immigrants.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
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Learning outcomes
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The main goal of this subject is to familiarise students with the current situation in the field of international migration, basic theoretical concepts of migration and also with the fact how the migration is perceived in contemporary societies. After clarifying the basic terminology follows the theoretical concepts of migration and an overview of immigration and integration policies and their development. Considerable space in this course is dedicated to the process of integration of immigrants and to its various dimensions: like for example the diversity of approaches to integration itself or its measurement, or to the various forms of national integration policies. In the next part of the course, the students learn about different forms of migration and its impact on the destination country as well as on the country of origin of immigrants (i.e. irregular economic activity of migrants, remittances, public opinion, refugees, development policy, etc.). The conclusion of this course is devoted to Czechia and its transformation from a country of emigration to a country of immigration. THE COURSE WILL NOT BE TAUGHT IN THE WINTER SEMESTR OF 2023/2024 (i.e. no course starting in September 2023). The course is now given only each second year, which means that course will be open in winter semestr 2024/2025 (i.e. it will start in September 2024).
After successfully completing the course, the student will be able to define the term of migration itself as well as its content, he will acquire basic terminology associated with international migrations, he will be able to interpret the approaches to migration and migration policy, and he will have sufficient knowledge of basic and current types of migration, including their current influences by transnationalization and globalization. In addition, the student will be able to define terms related to the integration of immigrants and to interpret also the results of this process and as well as the results of various integration policies. The student is also able to evaluate and critically interpret the migration situation on global level - and particularly in Central European context -, and can understand it in the current context.
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Prerequisites
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The course requires active interest of the student in the issue of international migration. The ability to understand written English (scientific articles, chapters from books) is also assumed.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Mark, Written exam
75% attendance. Presentation of the theme chosen by student (20 min). The basis for the presentation will be at least five scientific articles (or chapters from scientific books). Exam: written
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Recommended literature
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& Drbohlav, D. (2008). Nelegální ekonomické aktivity migrantů: (Česko v evropském kontextu ). V Praze: Karolinum.
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Zákon č. 325/1999 Sb., o azylu, v platném znění.
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Baršová, A., & Barša, P. (2005). Přistěhovalectví a liberální stát: imigrační a integrační politiky v USA, západní Evropě a Česku. Brno: Masarykova univerzita.
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Brettell, C. B., & Hollifield, J. F. (2000). Migration theory: talking across disciplines. New York: Routledge.
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Castles, S., & Miller, M. J. (2009). The age of migration: international population movements in the modern world. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
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kol. Films, Facts and Fiction on Migration.
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PORTES, Alejandro; DEWIND, Josh (eds.). Rethinking Migration. New Theoretical and Empirical Perspectives. New York: Berghahn Books, 2008..
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