Course content

Migration characterizes human history, and migration exists in different forms and for many different reasons all over the world. People flee from war and conflicts. Some migrate voluntarily in search for a better life for themselves and their children. Others move because of climate changes. In this course, you learn about different forms of migrations and mobility, different categories of migrants, and causes of migration. You learn about processes of cultural reproduction and change when people settle in new places, and how their position in society changes over time. Through course work, you are challenged to reflect generally and comparatively on human migration and cultural diversity and co-existence.

Learning outcome

Upon completing this course, you have developed basic anthropological knowledge about human migration, mobility, and settlement. You will have acquired knowledge about relationships between migration and mobility on the one hand and, on the other, society, culture, and identity. You have acquired knowledge about theoretical perspectives on cultural diversity and co-existence, and methods to observe and describe cultural complexity.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, seminars and writing workshop.

Please note that mandatory activities and lectures may start prior to the registration deadline.

Mandatory activity

The mandatory activity in this course is to submit a draft of the article that is written as a group exam. Information about the mandatory activities in this course will be available in Blackboard at the beginning of the semester. The mandatory activity will be assessed as approved or not approved. In order to be qualified for the exam the mandatory assignment(s) has to be approved.

Compulsory assignments

• Submission of a draft for the article

Recommended previous knowledge

SANT1020, SANT1021, SANT1022 and SANT1023.

Course materials

The reading list will be available at the beginning of the semester.