Oct 30, 2024  
2015-2016 Academic Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Academic Catalog [Published Catalog]

Add to Portfolio (opens a new window)

MRS 502/5206 - Comparative Migration Policies (3 cr.)



Description
Countries at both ends of the migration process develop migration policies that govern a variety of issue areas. In countries of destination, migrants essentially contribute to economic activity. Therefore, their policies address issues such as demand for migrant workers, admission criteria, recognition of skills, non-discrimination and integration of migrant workers and their families, curbing irregular migration, border control and patrolling sea lanes, the role of business and trade union and international cooperation. Countries of origin are mainly concerned with releasing pressures over their labor markets, the protection of migrants, their welfare, maximizing the contributions of migrants to development through financial remittances and their productive use, effective return migration policies, migration statistics, and international cooperation. The course will examine how a selected number of countries of origin and destination formulated and implemented policies in the respective areas of concern to the two sets of countries.


Check course scheduling information




Add to Portfolio (opens a new window)