Migration and globalisation

Start with a map

Begin with the mind map on migration, identity and sovereignty. It raises questions about the effects of globalisation on international migration and how nation states have changed. Use those questions to guide your reading, then return to the map to see how its ideas connect.

The migration-focused Going Global mind map offers another starting point. It includes types of migration, such as economic and internal migration, alongside obstacles and opportunities. Compare its terms with the questions in the first map to organize what you are studying.

Practice the terms

After looking at the maps, use the flashcard deck on going global key words to practice terms such as economic migrant, internal migration and intervening obstacle. Try explaining each term in your own words before checking the card. Then return to the migration map and look for the same ideas in context.

There are no quizzes listed on this topic page, so the flashcards offer a way to check your recall alongside the maps. Another deck asks about the problems and benefits of the movement of health workers. Its questions provide a different way to think about migration and its effects.

Connect the resources

This topic is part of Globalisation and Global Systems in Geography. The broader Going Global map covers factors associated with globalisation, including communication and new markets. Read it alongside the migration-focused map to connect those ideas with the topic.

The case-study notes on people leaving and moving to the UK add another perspective. Teachers can use the maps and flashcards as ready-made material, while students can move between them as they study. Choose a resource and follow the connections that help you prepare.