MIGMS25HKI Migration Locally and Globally (5cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

The students will be able to:
• understand core concepts and trends related to global migration
• recognise the concepts and policies in relation to the integration process and analyse its impact on the individual and the society
• apply anti-racist approach in understanding policies, structures and practices on discrimination and racism
• understand the role of human rights as well as international and national legislation and policies in the context of migration

Content

Contents:
• Core concepts related to migration and minority status
• Local and global trends for migration
• Integration policies, practices and trends
• Anti-racist approach in understanding policies, structures and practices on racism and discrimination
• Relevant legislation and migration policies (national, international)

Location and time

As in schedule: https://lukujarjestykset.diak.fi/

Materials

REQUIRED READINGS:

European Migration Network & Finnish Immigration Service. (2024). Key figures on immigration 2024.

International Organization for Migration & United Nations. (2024). World migration report 2024. Geneva: International Organization for Migration.

Hubara, K. (2024). Silence so loud it hurts: racialisation, erasure and future-building in Finnish social work. In Clarke, K., Lee-Oliver, L., & Ranta-Tyrkkö, S. (Eds.) Decolonising Social Work in Finland : Racialisation and Practices of Care,Decolonising Social Work in Finland : Racialisation and Practices of Care, Policy Press.

Teaching methods

Study module follows blended learning including orientation, lectures, independent learning, learning assignment and exam.

Attendance to the orientation is compulsory in order to start the course. Attendance to the workshop on anti-racist practices, the exam and final seminars are compulsory.

Completion alternatives

Alternative way of completing the study module is only possible upon specific circumstances/criteria (i.e. sickness etc.). Personal reasons such as travel and work are not considered as acceptable criteria.

Alternative way of completing the study module must be agreed with the responsible teacher and/or study guidance counselor two weeks before the beginning of the study module the latest.

In this study module, the alternative way of completing the course contains an extensive written assignment or participation in a pre-agreed work-life related project or similar.

Student workload

The course will be composed of lectures and learning assignments. It is important to study during the independent study days as they form the foundation of the study module.

Further information

The study module requires skills to use Diak´s online learning area.
Diak guidelines are followed in AHOT / RPL process.
No previous studies are required.