Global Humanities

Syllabus – Population, Migrations and Development Course: Population Migrations and Development Program: B.A. in Global Humanities – Sapienza University of Rome Credits: 6 ECTS Hours: 42 (4 hours per week) Instructor: Prof. Enza Roberta Petrillo Course Description This course explores the relationship between international migration and development, focusing on demographic, social, economic, and political dimensions. Students will analyze both historical and contemporary migration trends, the drivers and consequences of population mobility, and the role of migration in shaping development policies at global, regional, and local levels. A comparative and interdisciplinary approach will be emphasized, bridging demography, geography, and social and political sciences. Learning Objectives By the end of the course, students will be able to: • Understand key concepts and theories in populations, migration and development studies. • Critically assess international policies on migration and development. • Engage with current debates on globalization, inequality, and human mobility. 1. Week 1 Lesson 1- Demography and Social Sciences section 1 Lesson 2- Demography and Social Sciences section 2 Readings: J.C. Caldwell (1996) Demography and Social Science, Population Studies,50:3, 305-333, DOI: 10.1080/0032472031000149516 Pavlík, Z. (2000). Position of Demography among other Disciplines. Department of Demography and Geodemography, Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Science. 2. Week 2 • Lesson 3: Global Patterns of Migration: Introduction to Migration Studies – Key Concepts and Definitions Part 1 • Lesson 4: Global Patterns of Migration: Introduction to Migration Studies – Key Concepts and Definitions Part 2 Readings: SeleMcAuliffe, M. and L.A.Oucho (eds.), 2024. World Migration Report 2024. International Organization for Migration (IOM), Geneva, pp. 1-55 (available here: Interactive World Migration Report 2024 ) 3. Week 3 Lesson 5: The Population of the low income countries Lesson 6: Exploring Different Perspectives on the Nexus Between Mobility and Development Readings: Livi-Bacci, M. (2017). A concise history of world population. John Wiley & Sons (chapter n. 5 ) . De Haas, H. (2010). Migration and development: A theoretical perspective. International migration review, 44(1), 227-264. 4. Week 4 Lesson 7: Migration Policy and Governance Section 1 Lesson 8: Migration Policy and Governance Section2 Readings: What is migration policy? What is migration policy? | EMM2 5. Week 5 Lesson 9: Forced Migrations from the Global South Lesson 10: Forced Migrations from the Global South Reading: 1 paper at choice among Bank, A., & Fröhlich, C. (2018). Forced Migration in the Global South: Reorienting the Debate. (GIGA Focus Global, 3). Hamburg: GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies - Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien. https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:0168-ssoar-57809- Cantat, C., Pécoud, A., & Thiollet, H. (2023). Migration as Crisis. American Behavioral Scientist, https://doi.org/10.1177/00027642231182889 6. Week 6 Lesson 11 :Climate Change, population dynamics and migration: a complex nexus Lesson 12 Climate Change, population dynamics and migration: a complex nexus Reading: Etienne Piguet, Antoine Pécoud,, Paul de Guchteneire, Migration and Climate Change: An Overview, Refugee Survey Quarterly, Volume 30, Issue 3, September 2011, Pages 1–23, https://doi.org/10.1093/rsq/hdr006 7. Week 7 Lesson 13 Migration and Gender Dynamics (Guest invited) Lesson 14 Urbanization and Migration Reading: Readings (hyperlinks available in the slides): 1) Frontline cities –the urban reality of mixed migration | Mixed Migration Centre 2) Data on urbanization and migration 8. Week 8 Lesson The external dimension of the EU Migration and Asylum Policy Part 1 Lesson 16 The external dimension of the EU Migration and Asylum Policy Part 2 Reading: Niemann, A., & Zaun, N. (2023). Introduction: EU external migration policy and EU migration governance: introduction. Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies, 49(12), 2965–2985. https://doi.org/10.1080/1369183X.2023.2193710 9. Week 9 Lessons 17 and 18 will be dedicated to student presentations. The outcomes of these presentations will be taken into account in the final evaluation. Each student will present on a topic of their choice, selected from those proposed during the course and in accordance with the guidelines provided by the professor. 10. Week 10 Lessons 19 and 20 will be dedicated to student presentations. The outcomes of these presentations will be taken into account in the final evaluation. Each student will present on a topic of their choice, selected from those proposed during the course and in accordance with the guidelines provided by the professor. 11. Week 11 Lesson 21: Written and final exam for attending student Important Notice for Non-Attending Students For students who are not attending lectures in person, the required reading is: Livi-Bacci, M. (2017). A Concise History of World Population. John Wiley & Sons. Free access here: A Concise History of World Population | Wiley Online Books Please ensure you read this book thoroughly. Slides and readings are available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NjQKcUk784Uvw_9Uk-gCSMkp9TX38YkJ?usp=drive_link Students consultations You can schedule a remote meeting preferably on Friday between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM, or Thursday between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. To arrange an appointment, please email enzaroberta.petrillo@uniroma1.it. Important Notice for Non-Attending Students For students who are not attending lectures in person, the required reading is: Livi-Bacci, M. (2017). A Concise History of World Population. John Wiley & Sons. Free access here: A Concise History of World Population | Wiley Online Books Please ensure you read this book thoroughly, as it will be essential for assessment.

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Non-attending students: The required textbook is: Livi-Bacci, M. (2017). A Concise History of World Population. John Wiley & Sons. Free access available here: A Concise History of World Population | Wiley Online Books Attending students: The readings for each lecture are listed in the course syllabus.

Tuesday 8–10 AM Wednesday 4–6 PM

Attending students: Assessment is based on two components: Development of a case study related to one of the topics covered during the course, to be completed during class sessions. A written exam to be taken either during a pre-scheduled early exam session at the end of the course or during one of the official exam dates. The final grade will be determined by the combined evaluation of both components. Non-attending students: Assessment consists of a single written exam to be taken during the official exam sessions.

Teaching Format Lectures will be delivered in person and structured through an integrated approach that combines: Frontal teaching supported by slides: Each session will include visual materials (PowerPoint slides or equivalent) summarizing key concepts, theoretical frameworks, and empirical data. Slides will serve to enhance understanding, stimulate discussion, and provide bibliographic references and useful links. Interactive sessions: Classes will include participatory activities such as: Guided discussions on case studies and audiovisual materials Short individual or group exercises Q&A and collective reflections on current issues related to migration and development Use of digital tools (e.g., Mentimeter, Padlet, Moodle forums) to gather input, encourage debate, and foster collaborative learning Active student engagement: Students are encouraged to participate, ask questions, and contribute personal insights and reflections in an open and inclusive environment.