AMIS: Researching Migration - Methodological Approaches

This course introduces key methodological debates in migration studies through lectures and hands-on engagement with a range of research methods. We will explore approaches such as participant observation, interviews, and historical analysis to examine how migration can be studied interdisciplinarily. Experts from various fields will share insights from their research practice and current projects. Throughout the course, we will critically reflect on our own positionality, the strengths and limitations of different methods and units of analysis, and ethical dilemmas such as working with vulnerable groups and individuals or handling sensitive data. Combining readings, lectures, discussions, and practical workshops, this course equips students with the tools to conduct migration research critically and self-reflexively while developing their methodological skills according to their interests.

Exam code: HMGK03291E