Migration and Economic Structures: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives
The focus of the course is to analyze migration in various time periods and geographical areas from multiple theoretical perspectives.
Of particular interest is the analysis of migration in relation to production, reproduction, and the gender division of labor. The course addresses local, regional, and international migration during different time periods and geographical areas.
Additonaly, the course will discuss and highlight the consequences of colonialism, post-colonial patterns, and the impact of globalization on contemporary migration processes.
The course covers several different theoretical perspectives and discusses the implications of gender, ethnicity/race, class, and age in relation to migration and work.
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Course structure
Teaching format
The teaching consists of seminars.
Attendance at seminars is mandatory. In case of absence, supplementation is made in accordance with the course manager's instructions. No more than a quarter of the seminars can be compensated.
For more detailed information, please refer to the course description. The course description is available on Stockholm University's teaching and collaboration platform (Athena) at least one month prior the start of the course.
Teaching is held in English.
Learning outcomes
To obtain a passing grade on the course, the student should be able to:
- discuss and compare migration and its preconditions in different time periods and geographical areas,
- discuss and analyze migration in relation to production, reproduction, and gender division of labor,
- discuss and analyze local, regional, and international migration patterns in different time periods and geographical areas,
- identify and analyze various discussions and theories within the academic field of migration,
- discuss and compare various sources and methods used in the course literature.
Assessment
The course is assessed through participation in seminar discussions, written assignments, oral presentations, and mandatory attendance at seminars.
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course. -
Contact
For general questions regarding application, registration and more
The Department's Master's Student Office
masterstudenter@ekohist.su.seQuestion about the course
Course convener and Examiner: Johan Svanberg
