The course will provide an overview of migration, human rights, and the role of regional and international organizations. We will discuss the recent crisis of refugees from around the world, immigrants’ identity and their integration in the host country and the impact on the people and the economy. The influence of globalization, demographic shifts, regional and international conflicts on the future of migration will also be among the topics to be presented and discussed in this course.

We will closely look at the following:

• International migration laws

• The rights and duties of migrants

• Immigration and the rise of nationalist groups / parties

• Brain Drain

Students are expected to be familiar with the reading of the day in order to fully participate in class discussions,

This class will focus mostly on improving speaking, reading and listening skills. The writing component of language acquisition will weigh less than other skills.

The level of French proficiency recommended is Intermediate High to Advanced Low on the ACTFL language proficiency scale. http://www.actfl.org/publications/guidelines-and-manuals/actfl-proficiency-guidelines-2012/english