UNHL 3630 - Migration and Development

The impact on societies across the globe of a record 214 million-plus migrants living outside of their countries of birth. An interdisciplinary overview of the historical roots, causes, and consequences in receiving and sending nations of contemporary international migration flows. Topics include brain gain and brain drain, gender differences, immigrant diasporas, remittances, acculturation, circular migration illegal immigrant flows, and transnational human trafficking. Focus on experiences in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Students will have the opportunity to compare and contrast immigrant communities in the Denver region. Prereq: UNHL 1100. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3