Sociology: International Migration and Development

<p>How is migration connected to development? Why do people leave their home countries? And in what ways are migration patterns influenced by global inequalities between countries?</p><p>This course introduces the relationship between international migration and development and gives insight into the causes of migration. How does migration affect both sending and receiving countries, and how do global inequalities influence people’s movements? This course offers insight into how the social, political, and economic dimensions of migration influence our world.</p><p>You will study migration from multiple perspectives: sometimes a move is a personal choice, sometimes a family strategy. Many migrants send money home - but what does this mean for their communities? We also look at how social networks connect sending and receiving countries and how governments shape migration flows. By the end of the course, you will understand the main causes of migration and its impact on societies.</p><p>Please note: This is a theme course, which means it does not qualify you for higher-level sociology courses. It is also an introductory course in sociology and can be studied without previous university merits. If you’re unsure what this means for your studies, please contact our Study Advisers at studievagledare@soc.lu.se.</p>