We will focus on the types of migration, causes of migration and its regulation by the states. We will also present and discuss relevant basic Key terms and show how we will deal with them throughout the course. We will explain the position of the Czech Republic in the context of the Council of Europe, EU and V4, how it affects the regulation of migration and provide an overview how migration to the Czech Republic changed overtime. We are also interested in how the countries of origin of the students are involved in migration issues. In order to prepare for this lesson, please answer the following questions. For the first lesson, you do not need to send the answers in advance, you will use them during the lesson. · What are the most common countries of origin of migrants arriving to your country? (try to search for some statistics) · Which countries do citizens of your country migrate to and for what reasons? · Which state body is responsible for migration issues in your country?
In the final lesson of the course we will look at the 2023 film Green Border by Polish director Agnieszka Holland (https://kviff.tv/catalog/green-border). Following this film, we will discuss the topics we have covered during this semester and evaluate the requirements for successful completion of the course (attendance, alternative assignments).