Course syllabus autumn 2012
Course syllabus autumn 2012
Title
The Research Field of IMER
Swedish title
The Research Field of IMER
Course code
IM624L
Credits
15 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
2012-11-15
Syllabus valid from
2012-09-02
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 field of international migration, covering its most important themes such as causes and consequences of migration. Spanning from theories of international migration to theories of inclusion and exclusion, the students will study current research together with experts in the field.
Learning outcomes
After finishing the course, the student shall:
• display knowledge of a wide range of issues within the field of migration, and demonstrate specialized knowledge and understanding of the causes and consequences of international migration,
• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the root causes and consequences of migration in the form of refugeehood and issues relating to inclusion and exclusion;
• display an ability to evaluate and elaborate on questions within the field of migration from a multidisciplinary perspective.
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 presentations of group projects. In group presentations, the individual student’s contribution must be distinguishable.
Course literature and other study material
Literature
Rethinking Migration, New Theoretical and Empirical perspectives (2007) (Eds. Portes, A & DeWind J.), New York/Oxford: Berghahn Books Rethinking Migration: chapters 5, 8, 11 & 12
Selected studies in International Migration and Immigrant Incorporation (2010) (Eds. Rath, J. & Martiniello, M), Amsterdam University press: Imiscoe textbooks. Chapters 14 & 25
Brettel, Caroline and James Hollifield (2008) Migration Theory, Talking across Disciplines. Second edition. New York/London: Routledge 278 pp.
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. Oishi, Nana. 2(005).
Women in Motion. Globalization, State Policies, and Labor Migration in Asia, Stanford University Press.
Further articles will be introduced during the course.
Course evaluation
All students are offered an opportunity to give oral or written feedback at the end of the course. A summary of the results will be made available. The students are also given a possibility to offer feedback through the course council.