Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2022 - HUM 360 D100

Special Topics: Great Themes in the Humanistic Tradition (4)

Mass Migration & Refugees

Class Number: 3689

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 10 – Aug 8, 2022: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    45 units.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An interdisciplinary study of a selected theme that has made a lasting contribution to the humanistic tradition in more than one field of endeavour(e.g. philosophy, politics, literature,economics, religion). This course may be repeated once for credit. Students who have credit for a course with this content under another Humanities course may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Humanities.

COURSE DETAILS:
The Liberating Sea? Mass Migration in the Ancient Mediterranean: An advanced survey of
population movements in the ancient world

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The 2015 Migration Crisis, where over one million individuals desperately tried to reach Europe in perilous conditions across the Mediterranean Sea, brought the significance of mass migrations into focus for the global community. Furthermore, the mass movement of peoples into Europe has triggered a wave of populism that has seen far right groups gain increasing influence in the continent – with Italy’s Lega being one of several parties to use anti-immigrant rhetoric to gain influence. Despite the dramatic changes in Europe, the mass migration of peoples is not a new phenomenon. In fact, the large-scale migration of individuals has been a quintessential part of the human experience in the Mediterranean throughout recorded history. Specifically, the ancient world, from the Fertile Crescent to the rise of Rome, was a time and place where migrations occurred with great regularity. We must ask ourselves to what degree have the experiences of migration in the past been different from those of the present? How did migrants perceive themselves in the past? How did the political entities of the past perceive migrants and refugees? Finally, how did travelers conceive of new lands? By answering these questions pertaining to mass migration in the ancient world students will gain a greater understanding of the overall human experience.

Grading

  • Participation 20%
  • Paper Proposal 10%
  • Two Quizzes 30%
  • Final Paper 40%

NOTES:

This course counts towards a concentration in Hellenic Studies for students in a Humanities major or minor program with prior approval from the Undergraduate Advisor. To apply this course to a concentration, email humadvis@sfu.ca.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

All course material will be made available online through Canvas or the SFU Library.


Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

TEACHING AT SFU IN SUMMER 2022

Teaching at SFU in summer 2022 will involve primarily in-person instruction.  Some courses may be offered through alternative methods (remote, online, blended), and if so, this will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes. 

Enrolling in a course acknowledges that you are able to attend in whatever format is required.  You should not enroll in a course that is in-person if you are not able to return to campus, and should be aware that remote, online, or blended courses study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the summer 2022 term.