(IGNOU) M A in Migration and Diaspora (MAMIDI) – MDI 001 Migration and Diaspora: Theory and Methodology is a course offered by the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) as part of their Master of Arts in Migration and Diaspora (MAMIDI) program. The course provides an introduction to the concepts of migration and diaspora, as well as the theories and methodologies used to study them.
- Definitions of migration and diaspora
- Historical perspectives on migration
- Push and pull factors of migration
- The impact of migration on individuals, communities, and societies
- Theories of migration and diaspora
- Methodologies for studying migration and diaspora
M A in Migration and Diaspora (MAMIDI) – The course is designed to help students develop a critical understanding of the complex issues surrounding migration and diaspora. It is also intended to provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to conduct research on these topics. (IGNOU) M A in Migration and Diaspora (MAMIDI) About Course
IGNOU MA In Migration And Diaspora Syllabus
| First Year | |||
| Semester I | |||
| MDI-1 | Migration and Diaspora: Theory and Methodology | Theory | 4 |
| MDI-2 | Transnationalism, diaspora and citizenship | Theory | 4 |
| MDI-3 | Global Diasporas: Case Studies | Theory | 4 |
| MDI-4 | Indian Diaspora: An Overview | Theory | 4 |
| MDI-5 | Indian Diaspora: Politico-Economic and Policy Aspects | Theory | 4 |
| Semester II | |||
| MDI-6 | Indian Diaspora: Socio-Cultural Facets | Theory | 4 |
| MDIE-1 | Gender and Diaspora | Theory | 4 |
| MDIE-2 | Diasporas in India | Theory | 4 |
| MPSE-001 | India and the World | Theory | 4 |
| MPSE-005 | State and Society in Africa | Theory | 4 |
| Second Year | |||
| Semester III | |||
| MSO-002 | Research Methodologies and Methods | Theory | 8 |
| MDI -007 | Theories of labour and labour markets | Theory | 4 |
| MDI-008 | Production Process and Labour markets | Theory | 4 |
| MPSE-009 | Canada: Politics and Society | Theory | 4 |
Assessment
- Assignments (20%)
- Midterm exam (30%)
- Final exam (50%)
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Migration and Diaspora
- Concepts of migration and diaspora
- Types of migration
- Historical perspectives on migration
Module 2: Theories of Migration
- Neoclassical economics
- New economics of migration
- World-systems theory
- Social network theory
Module 3: Methodologies for Studying Migration
- Quantitative methods
- Qualitative methods
- Mixed methods
Module 4: Case Studies of Migration and Diaspora
- The Indian diaspora
- The African diaspora
- The Latin American diaspora