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Migrations, Displacement and Diasporas (Bachelor Year 3 / Spring)

Bachelor in Social Sciences / Faculty of Social Sciences, Economics and Law

Institution

Faculty of Social Sciences, Economics and Law

Duration

1 semester

Teaching languages

English

Conditions of submission: If you need more information about this course, kindly send an email to: incomingdri@icp.fr

Course Information

Bachelor year 3 24 HOURS
Spring Semester 5 ECTS
Lectures (CM)
Professor: Elsa EL HACHEM KIRBY
Course Code : FASSED_PARIS_ESPS_L3_S6_MIGRADISPLADIAS

Introduction

This course offers an overview of the major theories, debates, and contemporary issues surrounding international migration, diaspora formation, and displacement. We take a broad, comparative approach that brings together global perspectives, historical trajectories, and current policy challenges. Throughout the semester, students will develop analytical tools for understanding mobility, identity, and governance in an interconnected world.

Objectives

- Develop a solid and nuanced understanding of migration and diaspora issues, approached with critical distance and through multiple disciplinary lenses.
- Engage with key concepts such as “displacement”, “border”, “migration”, “exile” and “diaspora”.
- Learn to bring together materials from different sources and academic fields, and place them in conversation with one another.
- Acquire the analytical tools needed to make sense of major contemporary global challenges.
- Build the skills necessary for further academic work, including preparation for Master’s programmes and dissertation research.

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Program

Course Prerequisites

- No Formal prerequisites.
- Some prior coursework in political science, sociology, history or international relations is useful but not required.
- Strong reading and writing skills recommended.

Methods of Instruction

- The course combines lectures with multimedia presentations, including slides, videos, and maps to illustrate key concepts and migration patterns.
- Students will engage in interactive discussions and analysis of case studies to connect theory with real-world examples.
- Assigned readings will support reflection and help prepare for lectures.

Assessment and Final Grade

The student’s final grade will be determined by the final written examination which will cover all course content.

Course Requirements

Students are expected to attend lectures, complete assigned readings, actively participate in discussions, and take the final written exam, demonstrating understanding of key concepts and the ability to analyse and synthesise course materials.