International migrations a global issue
ABOUT THE MOOC : INTERNATIONAL MIGRATIONS: A GLOBAL ISSUECatherine Wihtol De Wenden - CERI CNRS/SciencesPo
ABOUT THE COURSE
The world is moving, but not all opinions and governments are willing to accept this poorly understood reality. The issue affects both states and the planet, in a process of globalization and of regionalization of migrations, and raises new questions for international relations, now including the South. This course aims at improving knowledge of the subject, addressing the key issues raised by international migration, and assessing the trends of tomorrow.
FORMAT
The MOOC lasts 7 weeks and focuses on various themes related to migration. It makes use of various types of document, such as maps, news articles, and scientific papers.
The text is in English and the videos are in French with English subtitles
TEACHERS
Catherine Wihtol de Wenden is Research Director at the CNRS (CERI) and teaches at Sciences-Po. She has been a consultant to many international organizations, notably the Council of Europe and the Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees. From 2002 to 2008, she led the “Migration” research group of the International Sociological Association. Author of some 20 books, and having conducted many field investigations, she also teaches at the Sapienza University of Rome.
COURSE OUTLINE
Session 1: Globalization of migration
Session 2: Refugees and environmentally displaced persons
Session 3: Europe
Session 4: France and international migration flows
Session 5: Citizenship and migration
Session 6: Borders
Session 7: Right to mobility and global governance
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Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Session 1: Globalization of migration
Week 2
Session 2: Refugees and environmentally displaced persons
Week 3
Session 3: Europe
Week 4
Session 4: France and international migration flows
Week 5
Session 5: Citizenship and migration
Week 6
Session 6: Borders
Week 7
Session 7: Right to mobility and global governance
Week 8
Bibliography
Week 9
Maps
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?
When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Reviews
Although the primary focus is European, there are many things that I learned. I enjoyed this course thank you.
Curso introdutório fundamental para o conhecimento do tema imigração/emigração e refúgio em escala global.
very interesting and with a lot of information about the topic.
It is an amazing course to know about the all process and history about migration
