International Migration I
- Social Sciences
- 100 level
- 2 credit units
- 156 pages
- 16 units
This course provides a foundational knowledge of international migration. It explores the concepts of migration, irregular migration, and the legal and institutional frameworks governing the movement of people across international boundaries. The course examines African international migration, including its origins, diversity, and the Nigerian perspective. It also delves into current issues in global migration, such as humanitarian and border concerns, and multilateral approaches to addressing migration challenges.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 150 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assessments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of INR162, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
INR162 · UNIT 1: WHAT IS MIGRATION?
In summary, push and pull factors could be responsible for the migration of people internally or internationally as the case may be, but migrating across international boundary is advisable when the requirements of the law have been satisfied accordingly, to avoid the challenges of irregular migration.
What you should be able to do
- Define key migration concepts
- Analyze irregular migration patterns
- Understand international migration law
- Evaluate African migration dynamics
- Assess global migration challenges
- Apply migration policies
What it prepares you for
- Migration Officer
- Policy Analyst
- International Relations Specialist
- Humanitarian Aid Worker
- Border Security Agent
- Government Agencies
- International Organizations
- Non-Governmental Organizations
- Border Security
- Immigration Law
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Legal and Institutions Regulating Migration
Unit 1: International Law Role in Migration
Requires understanding of complex legal frameworks and international agreements.
- Module 3: African International Migration
Unit 2: The Diversity of Africa Migration
Requires synthesis of diverse historical, economic, and political factors.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 62 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Understanding International Migration
Unit 1: What is Migration? · 4 hours
Read Unit 1: Definition of migration, forms of migration, and reasons for migration.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise: Define the concept of human migration..
Unit 2: Conceptualizing and Analyzing Irregular Migration · 3 hours
Read Unit 2: Understand the concept of irregular migration, its criticisms, and complexities.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise: Clarify the concept of irregular migration..
- Week 2Module 1: Understanding International Migration
Unit 3: Irregular Migration and Host Country · 4 hours
Read Unit 3: Explore the threat perceptions associated with irregular migration.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise: Explain that irregular migration has been associated with threat perception..
- Week 3Module 1: Understanding International Migration
Unit 4: Refugee and Asylum-Seekers · 5 hours
Read Unit 4: Study the causes, consequences, and solutions to refugee movements.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise: Discuss the three solutions for refugees and the associated problems..
- Week 4Module 2: Legal and Institutions Regulating Migration
Unit 1: International Law Role in Migration · 4 hours
Read Unit 1: Understand the sources of international law relevant to migration.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise: Identify and discuss the two major formal sources of the rules of international law..
- Week 5Module 2: Legal and Institutions Regulating Migration
Unit 2: State Regulatory Power and Limitations · 5 hours
Read Unit 2: Study the limitations on a State's power to regulate entry and exit.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise: Explain the limitations on a State's power to regulate entry..
- Week 6Module 2: Legal and Institutions Regulating Migration
Unit 3: Migrants Treatment and Protection · 5 hours
Read Unit 3: Study the international human rights norms and the protection of migrant workers.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise: Review the international human rights norms..
- Week 7Module 2: Legal and Institutions Regulating Migration
Unit 4: International Institutions/Organisation · 4 hours
Read Unit 4: Study the roles of UNHCR and IOM in tackling migration problems.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise: Discuss the origin and role of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)..
- Week 8Module 3: African International Migration
Unit 1: Origin of African International Migration · 5 hours
Read Unit 1: Understand the historical and economic perspectives of African international migration.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise: Review the historical perspective of Africa international migration..
- Week 9Module 3: African International Migration
Unit 2: The Diversity of Africa Migration · 5 hours
Read Unit 2: Study the factors influencing migration streams in North, West, Southern, Central and East Africa.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise: Review the factors that influenced migration streams in North Africa..
- Week 10Module 3: African International Migration
Unit 3: International Migration in Africa · 4 hours
Read Unit 3: Study the dimensions of international migration in Africa.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise: Explain the dimensions of international migration in Africa continent from 1960 to 2000..
- Week 11Module 3: African International Migration
Unit 4: Nigeria International Migration and Development · 5 hours
Read Unit 4: Understand the trends in Nigeria international migration.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise: Review the trends in Nigeria international migration starting from the colonial era..
- Week 12Module 4: Issues in Global Migration
Unit 1: Humanitarian Issues and Responses · 4 hours
Read Unit 1: Study the humanitarian issues and responses in global migration.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise: Briefly explain that internal displacement of persons in world reaches unprecedented level..
- Week 13Module 4: Issues in Global Migration
Unit 2: Border Issues and Responses · 5 hours
Read Unit 2: Study the border issues and responses in global migration.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise: Substantiate with reference to Europe and United States, how the shift in policy influences the migrants entry strategies in 2014..
Preparing for the exam
- Review key definitions from Units 1-4 in Module 1
- Create concept maps linking legal frameworks (Module 2)
- Focus on regional migration patterns (Module 3)
- Analyze case studies of global migration issues (Module 4)
- Practice essay questions on policy responses
- Review all TMAs
Questions students ask about this course
What is INR162 about?
This course provides a foundational knowledge of international migration. It explores the concepts of migration, irregular migration, and the legal and institutional frameworks governing the movement of people across international boundaries. The course examines African international migration, including its origins, diversity, and the Nigerian perspective. It also delves into current issues in global migration, such as humanitarian and border concerns, and multilateral approaches to addressing migration challenges.
How many units does INR162 have?
INR162, International Migration I, has 16 units across 4 modules, over 156 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is INR162?
INR162 carries 2 credit units, at 100 level in Social Sciences.
Is INR162 hard?
INR162 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does INR162 take to study?
About 150 hours of study, spread across its 16 units.
How is INR162 assessed?
INR162 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assessments and Final Examination.
What can I do with INR162?
Migration Officer, Policy Analyst, International Relations Specialist, Humanitarian Aid Worker and Border Security Agent.