Overview
The Institute for Humane Studies invites graduate students to apply for “Motivations for Migration,” a series of four discussions about complex reasons for migration. Readings will cover climate and economic pressures, as well as review the forms of Mexico-U.S. migration and the benefits and consequences to potential migrants and their destination countries.
Please note that participants are expected to acquire their own readings and will receive an honoraria of $500 for full participation in all four sessions as well as a $30 book stipend per session, totalling $620 paid at the conclusion of the program. Participants are encouraged to acquire their book copies as soon as possible upon registration.
Reading List
View the full reading list here!
August 1 – “Human Migration: An Overview”
August 8 – “Mexico-U.S. Migration”
August 15 – “Economic Reasons for Migration”
August 22 – “Climate-Driven Migration”
Schedule
Four consecutive Tuesdays in August, from 2 to 4 PM Eastern Time.
