Course syllabus autumn 2011
Course syllabus autumn 2011
Title
The Research Field of IMER
Swedish title
The Research Field of IMER
Course code
IM624E
Credits
15 credits
Grading scale
UV / Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG)
Language of instruction
English
Decision-making body
Board of Studies at Faculty of Culture and Society
Syllabus approval date
2010-06-17
Syllabus valid from
2010-09-01
Entry requirements
Bachelor degree in social sciences or humanities + the equivalent of English course B.
Level
Advanced level
Main field
International Migration and Ethnic Relations
Progression level
A1N
Progression level in relation to degree requirements
The course can normally be included in a general degree at advanced level.
Course contents
The course presents current research in the IMER field, covering its most important themes. Spanning from theories of international migration to sociology of religion, the student will be given a chance to read current research together with experts in the field. During the course the student will be given written assignments. Students are expected to participate in lectures and seminars, the latter of which are obligatory.
Learning outcomes
After finishing the course, the student:
- can show knowledge of a range of current issues within the field of study encompassed by IMER;
- can show specialised knowledge and understanding of the root causes of international migration as well as of the consequences of migration in the form of refugeeship and issues relating to integration and segregation;
- can show specialised knowledge of various forms of group identification – in relation to religion, culture and ethnicity – which play a role in the mechanisms of inclusion and exclusion within society and
- can show knowledge of how gender perspectives can pertain to the study of international migration and ethnic relations.
Learning activities
The course is based on active participation of the students. A variety of methods, including interactive lectures/discussions, assigned readings, and group projects will be utilized for the purpose of achieving the course objectives.
Assessment
The assessment of the students’ knowledge will be based on individually performed written assignments and/or on oral or written presentations of group projects. In group presentations, the individual student’s contribution must be distinguishable.
The course is graded using the Swedish system of Väl Godkänd (Pass with distinction), Godkänd (Pass) and Underkänd (Fail), together with the ECTS-grading system of A, B, C, D, E, F(x), and F.
Course literature and other study material
Literature
Bauman, Gerd (2008) Contesting Culture. Discources of identity in multhi-ethnic London. New York: Cambridge University Press. 215 pp
Benhabib, Seyla (2002) The Claims of culture. Equality and diversity in the Global Era. Princeton/Oxford: Princeton University Press. 245 p
Brettel, Caroline and James Hollifield (2008) Migration Theory, Talking across Disciplines. Second edition. New York/London: Routledge 278 pp.
Hutchinson, John & Smith, Anthony D. (ed) (1996) Ethnicity. Oxford Redars. Oxford / New York: Oxford University Press. [448 p]
Massey, Douglas et al. (eds.) (2005) Worlds in Motion. Understanding international migration at the end of the Millenium. Oxford: Oxford University Press (paperback edition) 294 pp.
Portes, Alejandro & Josh DeWind (eds) (2007) Rethinking Migration: New Theoretical and Empirical Perspectives. New York: Berghahn.453pp. (selection of 350 pp.)
Additional material (400 pp) will be agreed upon during the course.
Course evaluation
All students are offered an opportunity to give oral or written feedback at the end of the course.