Module overview
A sample of topics addressed in this module includes: a) theoretical approaches to the subject matter; b) the redefinition of the notions of sovereignty, borders, citizenship, and national identity; c) the role and mobilization of diasporas as transnational political actors; d) sending and receiving states’ strategies to engage with people on the move; e) the emergence of public-private political partnerships across borders; f) the links and tensions between foreign policy and diaspora politics, and g) the record and prospects of international cooperation in this policy area.
Linked modules
Pre-requisite: PAIR6001 OR PAIR6043
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- - analyse and apply the main theories and concepts concerning diaspora politics and policies - critically evaluate related debates - engage with ongoing discussions about political aspects of transnational human mobility - build on case studies across regions to assess policy alternatives
Syllabus
The syllabus presents the goals, organisation, assessment methods, schedule and reading list of the module, together with marking criteria, a summary of important dates, links to resources and the university policies.
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
This module is taught through a weekly two-hour seminar involving group discussion based on required readings and questions circulated in advance, as well as lectures and student-led presentations. Student engagement, research skills, and participation in discussions and presentations are crucial to do well in the class
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Teaching | 24 |
| Independent Study | 176 |
| Total study time | 200 |
Resources & Reading list
General Resources
indicative list of required readings. • Cohen, Robin. 2008. Global Diasporas. An Introduction. Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge. Second Edition. • Martin, Susan. 2015. “International Migration and Global Governance.” Global Summitry. Advanced access published 28 May. DOI: 10.1093/global/guv001. • Vertovec, Steven. 2009. Transnationalism. London and New York: Routledge. • Betts, Alexander. ed. 2011. Global Migration Governance. Oxford: Oxford University Press. • Castles, Stephen. 2004. “Why migration policies fail?” Ethnic and Racial Studies. 27 (2): 205-227. • Messina, Anthony M. and Gallya Lahav (eds.) 2006. The Migration Reader. Exploring Politics and Policies. Boulder and London: Lynne Rienner Publishers. • Kapur, Devesh. 2010. Diaspora, Development, and Democracy. The Domestic Impact of International Migration from India. Princeton and Oxford: Princeton University Press. Ch. 1. • Shain, Yossi and Aharon Barth. 2003. “Diasporas and International Relations Theory.” International Organization. 57: 449-479. • Pécoud, Antoine. 2015. Depoliticising Migration. Global Governance and International Migration Narratives. Basingstoke, UK: Palgrave Macmillan.
Assessment
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Group project | 20% |
| Group project | 40% |
| Attendance | 10% |
| Discussion | 10% |
| Group project | 20% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Essay | 100% |