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This course, International Migration, is primarily intended to introduce participants into core migration issues. Therefore it is concerned with questions like why people migrate, how migrants become incorporated into receiving societies and what social and economic impact migrants have on both sending and receiving countries. Furthermore, the course is aimed at introducing several migration topics such as forced labour and exploitation, undocumented migration and the connection between migration and development. Another focus is on the types of migrants (such as economic migrants, family members, refugees and asylum seekers, undocumented migrants, etc.) and selected EU and Czech policies towards various groups of migrants. In some lectures, the course will focus on migration experience viewed through the perspective of migrants themselves. Last update: Jelínková Marie, doc. PhDr., Ph.D. (14.09.2026)
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The course is designed to engage students in critical dialogue concerning various migration topics. In order to do this, the course will combine both lecture and seminar format. The above-mentioned issues will be explored in weekly lectures and readings. Learning objectives of the course include: (a) a solid understanding of major debates in the study of migration / the major issues addressed in migration studies, (b) understanding and interpreting migration data and key concepts and (c) understanding key theories of migration processes. Last update: Jelínková Marie, doc. PhDr., Ph.D. (12.09.2025)
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Course Requirements and Grading The course is primarily intended for MA students. Language: All seminar presentations and discussions will be held in English. Written assignments may be submitted in English, Czech, Slovak, or German. Participation: A high level of active and meaningful participation is expected. Readings: All students are expected to prepare for each class by completing the compulsory readings. This preparation is essential for active participation in class discussions. Integration Strategy Analysis (Course Assignment) (50%): Each student will receive a structured worksheet and use it to analyse the migrant integration strategy of a selected country. Following the predefined structure, students will describe the strategy and examine how the country evaluates its integration policy, with particular attention to the evaluation mechanisms in place. Detailed instructions and the worksheet template are available on Moodle. Final test (50%): A short test at the end of the course will assess students' knowledge and understanding of the main topics covered in the course, as well as their ability to critically reflect on selected migration issues. Grading: The overall grade will be calculated as follows: 50% Final Test and 50% Integration Strategy Analysis. Students can receive a maximum of 100 points (in exceptional cases, bonus points may increase the total to 105–110 points). Final grades will be awarded according to the FSV grading scale: A: 91–100, B: 81–90, C: 71–80, D: 61–70, E: 51–60, F: 50 or less (fail). Disability policy: Any student with a disability who may require alternative academic arrangements is encouraged to contact the lecturer after the first or second class, or by email at the beginning of the course. The lecturer is happy to discuss appropriate arrangements based on individual needs.
Last update: Jelínková Marie, doc. PhDr., Ph.D. (14.09.2026)
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Note: The full syllabus, including a detailed schedule, required readings, and rules for the use of AI, is available on the course Moodle page. Last update: Jelínková Marie, doc. PhDr., Ph.D. (14.09.2026)
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After completing the course, students will be able to: Knowledge Skills Competences Last update: Jelínková Marie, doc. PhDr., Ph.D. (14.09.2026)
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