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865-0002-00L 1 Credits DS , MSC , NDS , WBZ D-GESS

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Migration: A Challenge for Development Cooperation

Lecturers & Examiners: Kimon Schneider, Dr. Leonie Hensgen

Only for MAS/CAS in Development and Cooperation students, as well as specialists with at least 24 months of practical experience in international cooperation. ETH doctoral students working on topics related to poverty reduction in low- and middle income countries may also be admitted. ETH MA/MSc students apply with a letter of motivation to the NADEL administration office. Registration only through the NADEL administration office.

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Abstract

An estimated 250 million people are currently living outside their countries of origin - voluntarily as migrants or involuntarily as refugees. The course explores the role that international cooperation can play in promoting the positive aspects of migration and in reducing the negative consequences.

Objective

Course participants have improved understanding of the following issues: - Definition of migration concepts and terms, including migrants, refugees, IDPs - The geography of migration flows - The evolving concept of “migration and development” - International organizations and their strategies and activities in terms of migration

Content

Today's migration movements are initiated in the countries of origin through different causes, whether political, social, economic, or natural. Although the concept of migration is negatively connoted for many people, international migration has a positive impact on both the countries of origin and the recipient countries. In addition to the transfer of goods and capital, it can also be understood as part of the increasing globalization process.

General Information

Language: English
Levels: DS , MSC , NDS , WBZ
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: ungraded semester performance

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Migration: A Challenge for Development Cooperation Block course from 20.04. -22.04.2021 Location: CLD A1	No time listed	24 h semesterly

Offered In

Humanities, Social and Political Sciences (General Courses)
- Further Courses (no SiP-courses)
Comparative and International Studies Master
- Electives
MAS in Development and Cooperation (The lectures and advanced training courses of NADEL are accessible only for students of the MAS in Development and Cooperation and for qualified employees with at least two years experience in development cooperation. ETH doctoral students working on topics related to poverty reduction in low- and middle income countries may also be admitted.)
- Advanced Training Courses
CAS in Development and Cooperation (Takes place each spring semester and every second autumn semester (odd years).)
- Module