Migration in Spain and Morocco 2025

Overview

The Migration in Spain and Morocco program is designed to make visible and to understand the ongoing migratory crisis between Africa and Europe, and the reality of hundreds of migrants that try to reach European soil. You will attend a migration seminar, and participate in several experiential learning activities at the University of Granada, as well as with local government agencies, local NGOs and field experts in each country. You will also have the opportunity to design and carry out an individual field-based project to have an impact on the field. The language course will enable you to gain skills that allow you to become functional in the community and you academic work in Spain.

Traveling can be an incredible vehicle for education. When we find ourselves away from our comfort zone, rethinking our cultural habits, prejudices, and personal beliefs becomes a much simpler task. However, we understand that security is very important, that is why we work in very safe environments and keep our health and safety protocols updated and ready.

Course Objectives

• To introduce students to the region of Andalucía in Spain, and its collective memory: Implications for migration.
• To familiarize students with the rapid shift in Spain from Emigration to Immigration; the social impact and Spain’s current role as the southern gateway to control immigration into the European Union.
• To provide an overview of Spanish modern politics with a focus on political parties’ views and actual role on “Immigration Issues”, such as legal status, access to essential services, housing, health, education, etc.
• To confront students with issues of integration, inclusion, and exclusion of immigrants, as well as the reality of their lives around the border.
• To analyze the dynamics of migration from North Africa to Spain from different perspectives: humanitarian, regulatory, and implication of civil society.

Highlights

• 3 Credits (optional)
• Cultural Orientation Sessions & Field Visits
• 3 cities: Granada, Tetouan, and Chefchaouen
• Exploration and Service learning activities
• Reflection sessions
• Discover Spain and Morocco behind-the-scenes