Courses :: Module, MIGRATION, CONFLICT AND DEVELOPMENT

	Overview
	The module aims to provide an overview of recent trends in migration and conflict, explore the drivers and development consequences of these phenomena, and the connections between migration, globalisation and the changing nature of conflict. Current events worldwide, including conflicts in Ukraine, Syria, DRC, and South Sudan, highlight once more the devastating effect that conflict can have on the lives and prospects of millions of people globally and create pressures for internal displacement and migration. Human migration is a central story to us as a species and has existed since our migrations out of Africa. Some academics have described the current era as the Age of Migration due to the changes in migration trends caused by events such as prolonged conflicts; environmental factors; the growth of middle-income economies; population growth, and the facility of movement in an era of globalisation and connectivity. These changes have made migration a more visible and contested issue and attracted the media and political elites' interest. Nevertheless, much about the relationships between migration, conflict & security are misunderstood. This module will explore these relationships. Drawing from diverse disciplines, it will examine different perspectives on migration, conflict and conflict resolution processes. It will tie this literature to development and security issues, focusing on human security, voluntary and involuntary migration and its relationship to development.

Overview

The module aims to provide an overview of recent trends in migration and conflict, explore the drivers and development consequences of these phenomena, and the connections between migration, globalisation and the changing nature of conflict.
Current events worldwide, including conflicts in Ukraine, Syria, DRC, and South Sudan, highlight once more the devastating effect that conflict can have on the lives and prospects of millions of people globally and create pressures for internal displacement and migration. Human migration is a central story to us as a species and has existed since our migrations out of Africa. Some academics have described the current era as the Age of Migration due to the changes in migration trends caused by events such as prolonged conflicts; environmental factors; the growth of middle-income economies; population growth, and the facility of movement in an era of globalisation and connectivity. These changes have made migration a more visible and contested issue and attracted the media and political elites' interest.
Nevertheless, much about the relationships between migration, conflict & security are misunderstood.
This module will explore these relationships. Drawing from diverse disciplines, it will examine different perspectives on migration, conflict and conflict resolution processes.
It will tie this literature to development and security issues, focusing on human security, voluntary and involuntary migration and its relationship to development.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Understand the various theoretical frameworks used to explain international migration and related issues. Have an appreciation of the debates on the impact of migration trends on sending and receiving countries. Have insight into the effects of conflict on societal development, internal displacement and migration. Understand the basic concepts and principles of conflict management and transformation and their relationship to development activities. Be cognizant of current policy debates on migration, and understand how migration and asylum/refugee policies can be linked to development policy.

Learning Outcomes

	Teaching & Learning methods
	Lectures will combine a mix of lecturer input using PowerPoint and other visual & written materials and class reflection and discussion. All class materials, including slides and readings, will be available on Moodle. Additional tutorials will be interactive, based on selected reading or video clips. They will allow students to discuss and debate the topics covered in class and have any of their questions answered.

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	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes Repeat students must resit the repeat assignment in the Autumn and submit any outstanding continuous assessment by a date before the Autumn deadline, which will be specified by the department. Students are responsible for familiarising themselves with this deadline. If students do not submit by the deadline, the existing continuous assessment mark will be carried forward to the Autumn. No continuous assessment work will be accepted after this date. This will apply except upon presentation of a medical certificate covering the relevant period or in other extremely extenuating circumstances, which must be communicated to, and accepted by, the lecturer prior to, or immediately after, the relevant deadline.

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