Migration and Integration: People, meetings and methods

How are administrative processes of migration and integration experienced in practice by public servants, civil society actors, and migrants themselves? This course invites you to explore and problematize the impact of public administration on migration and integration from multiple perspectives.<br> <br> This course explores how migration and integration processes unfold within public administration and in settings where collaborative actors are involved. Through case studies, theoretical insights, and innovative methods—including arts-based approaches—students gain a deeper understanding of how policies are shaped, implemented, and experienced in practice. The course highlights how institutional frameworks and professional encounters affect individuals’ perceptions of, and opportunities for becoming established and participating in society.<br> <br> The course is ideal for students pursuing advanced studies in public administration, political science, or related fields. It also offers valuable perspectives for professionals working in public administration who wish to broaden or deepen their understanding of migration and integration in a policy context. With a focus on real-world application, critical reflection, and exploratory methods of inquiry, the course provides participants with practical and analytical tools for working with inclusive public policy in theory and practice.<br> <br> Teaching is conducted through lectures, seminars, workshops, and independent project work.