Course Description

"Cruce de fronteras, movilidad y razones económicas" (Border Crossing, Mobility, and Economic Reasons) is an enlightening MOOC that delves into the complex world of human mobility and economic migration. This course offers a comprehensive exploration of the concepts associated with migration driven by economic factors, including the presumption of voluntary movement. Through a variety of engaging resources such as videos, readings, and activities, students will gain a deep understanding of this increasingly prevalent global phenomenon.

The course aims to present, in an analytical and critical manner, the key concepts related to international economic migration. It does so by examining the primary normative sources within International Human Rights Law and interpreting the scope of guarantees for foreigners classified as migrant workers and their families. This introductory-level course, offered in Spanish by URosarioX, provides a unique opportunity to gain insights into a topic of growing importance on local, national, regional, and global scales.

What You Will Learn

• Analyze fundamental concepts related to international economic migration, anchored in human dignity, International Human Rights Law, and the principles of equality and non-discrimination.
• Understand specific themes surrounding the main causes and effects of migration, the voluntariness of migration, management of migratory transit, and the debate between sovereignty and Human Rights.
• Explain the fundamental principles and international regulatory framework (current norms and new developments) in international economic migration, considering the scope of guarantees for migrants, especially migrant workers and their families.

Prerequisites

This course is introductory level and does not have any specific prerequisites. However, a basic understanding of Spanish is necessary as the course is conducted entirely in Spanish.

Course Content

• Introduction, context, and figures related to migration
• Guiding principles of human rights applied to migration
• Fundamental concepts in migration
• Human dignity and International Human Rights Law
• Internationalization of rights
• Equality and non-discrimination in the context of migration
• Causes and effects of migration
• Existing norms and new developments in international regulatory frameworks
• Voluntariness of migration
• Management of migratory transit
• The debate between sovereignty and Human Rights

Who This Course Is For

• Students interested in law, human rights, or international relations
• Professionals working in fields related to migration or human rights
• Policymakers and government officials dealing with migration issues
• Anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of economic migration and its global impact

Real-World Applications

• Informing policy decisions related to migration and human rights
• Advocating for the rights of migrants and their families
• Developing strategies for managing migration in governmental or non-governmental organizations
• Enhancing cross-cultural communication and understanding in diverse work environments
• Conducting research on migration trends and their economic impacts
• Providing legal assistance or counseling to migrant workers and their families