Course syllabus spring 2014
Course syllabus spring 2014
Title
International Migration and Ethnic Relations, Master Thesis
Swedish title
International Migration and Ethnic Relations, Master Thesis
Course code
IM622L
Credits
30 credits
Grading scale
UA / Excellent (A), Very Good (B), Good (C), Satisfactory (D), Pass (E) or Fail (U)
Language of instruction
English
Decision-making body
Faculty of Culture and Society
Syllabus approval date
2012-12-21
Syllabus valid from
2013-01-21
Entry requirements
Bachelor's Degree in IMER or the equivalent + term 1,2 and 3 at IMER Master programme (SAIMA).
Level
Advanced level
Main field
International Migration and Ethnic Relations
Progression level
A2E
Progression level in relation to degree requirements
The course can normally be included as a part of a general degree at advanced level.
Course contents
The course consists of the following module:
Project Work, 30 hp
The project work is a supervised project. Supervision is carried out on an individual basis and includes seminar meetings.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
After finishing the course, the student:
- can show a broad knowledge of issues within the field of IMER as well as knowledge of current issues
- can show specialized knowledge in specific area within the field of IMER,
- can independently formulate research questions and perform research,
- can show knowledge of Malmö University’s perspectives: environment, gender, migration and ethnicity.
Applying knowledge and understanding
After finishing the course, the student:
- can show the specialised ability to analyse and evaluate information on a scientific basis, and, both orally and in writing, can communicate the results of his/her own work, and those of others, in dialogues with various groups;
- can show the abilities necessary to participate in research and development activities or in other kinds of qualified work and
- can choose, adapt and scientifically test research methods;
- can apply knowledge of Malmö University’s perspectives to issues pertaining to international Migration and Ethnic relations.
Making judgments and communication skills
After finishing the course, the student:
- can show the specialised ability to adopt a multi-disciplinary stance and a scientific and critical perspective and
- can show the specialised ability to identify, and adopt a standpoint towards, questions and problems concerning social phenomena related to ethnicity and migration as well as questions and issues regarding relations between minority and majority populations, or between minority groups.
Learning activities
Supervision, seminar and the writing of a thesis. To further assist them in their studies, students have access to the university’s computer rooms and library.
A student who has not finished the project work during the course, or has not received a passing grade on the project work at the end of the course cannot be guaranteed continued supervision.
Assessment
Examination is in the form of a written thesis and a seminar wherein the student defends his/her thesis.
Students who do not pass the regular course examinations have the minimum of two re-sit opportunities. Re-sits take the same form as the original exams, apart from re-sits for group work, which take the form of individual written and oral assignments.
Course literature and other study material
The literature is chosen together with the supervisor.
Course evaluation
All students are offered an opportunity to give oral or written feedback at the end of the course.