Course content

Migration characterizes human history, and migration exists in different forms and for many different reasons all over the world. People flee from war and conflicts. Some migrate voluntarily in search for a better life for themselves and their children. Others move because of climate changes. In this course, you learn about different forms of migrations and mobility, different categories of migrants, and causes of migration. You learn about processes of cultural reproduction and change when people settle in new places, and how their position in society changes over time. Through course work, you are challenged to reflect generally and comparatively on human migration and cultural diversity and co-existence.

Learning outcome

Upon completing this course, you have developed basic anthropological knowledge about human migration, mobility, and settlement. You will have acquired knowledge about relationships between migration and mobility on the one hand and, on the other, society, culture, and identity. You have acquired knowledge about theoretical perspectives on cultural diversity and co-existence, and methods to observe and describe cultural complexity.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and seminars, ethnolab and mini-fieldwork, excursion, writing workshop.
SANT2022 and SANT2023: Minimum one course will be offered in the spring semester. Which course/s that is offered will be announced at the beginning of the spring semester. The announcement will be made at the Department and on the Department's web page.

Compulsory assignments

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Recommended previous knowledge

SANT1020, SANT1021, SANT1022 and SANT1023 or AFR1012, SANT1000, SANT1001, SANT1002 and SANT1103.

Required previous knowledge

None

Course materials

See reading list available at the beginning of the semester