Internation Relations

MSOE-002 Diaspora and Transnational Communities

Block-1 Understanding Diaspora [3]

1 Conceptual Understanding of Indian Diaspora and Transnational Studies 2 Approaches to the Study of Indian Diaspora 3 Diasporic Communities of the World

Block-2 Journey of the Indian Diaspora [3]

4 Migration and Settlement of Indians Abroad 5 Indian Emigration During Colonial Rule 6 Post Independence Patterns of Migration

Block-3 The Profile of Indian Diaspora [7]

7 Indians in the Carribean 8 Indian Diaspora in Africa 9 Indian Diaspora in South and South East Asia 10 Indian Diaspora in Europe 11 Indian Diaspora in the New World - North America 12 Indians in Australia, New Zealand and Fiji 13 Indian Diaspora in West Asia

Block-4 Indian Diaspora: Linkages and Policies [5]

14 Immigration and Emigration Policies and their Implications 15 lndian State and Diaspora 16 Socio-Cultural Linkages Between lndian Diaspora 17 lndian Diaspora-Homeland Linkages 18 lndian Diaspora in Cyberspace

Block-5 India and Indian Diaspora: Images and Perceptions [3]

19 Films 20 Indian Diasporic Writing 21 Popular Perception Block-6 Identity, Nation, State and Transnational Communities [3] 22 Identity, Nation-State and Diaspora 23 Sub-National Identities and Diaspora 24 Globalisation, Nationalism and Transnational Communities

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Contents

14.1 14.2 14.3

Introduction Evolution of Restrictive Immigration Policies Lifting of Restrictions i n the New World and Antipodes

14.5 14.6 14.7

Typology of Issue-based Emigration Policies i n Origin Countries Policy Negotiations Affecting South Asian Migration: Multilateral, Regional, Bilateral, and Unilateral Initiatives Policy Changes i n lndia and the World: Lessons t o be Learnt Conclusions Further Reading

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