Programme syllabus
Autumn 2009
Programme syllabus, Autumn 2009
Title
International Migration and Ethnic Relations
Swedish title
International Migration and Ethnic Relations
Programme code
SGIME
Credits
180 credits
Language of instruction
English
Decision-making body
Board of Studies at Faculty of Culture and Society
Syllabus valid from
2009-09-01
Programme establishment date
2007-03-02
Syllabus approval date
2009-02-26
Level
Basic level
Entry requirements
The special prerequisite for this programme focus, besides basic eligibility for university studies, is fieldeligibility 6: Civics A and English B. Applicants are exempted from the Civics A requirement.
Programme structure
Term 1 is an introductory term. During the first half of term, International Migration and Ethnic Relations as a field of study is introduced alongside a course in oral and written proficiency. The second half of term consists of the course Introduction to Social and Cultural Theory and Analysis, dealing with important concepts and issues within the humanities and social sciences.
Term 2 and 3 consist of the courses in IMER (60 credits)
Term 4 and 5 are elective terms (30+30 credits). There are several optional courses on offer within the department, on which students are guaranteed a place. It is also possible to take courses at other departments within Malmö University, or at other universities in Sweden and abroad.
Term 6 consists of IMER III, including a BA dissertation of 15 credits.
Programme contents
Semester 1, autumn 2009
Academic Writing and Rhetoric I
EN208E, 7.5 credits (Compulsory)
Main field of study: Language and Cultural Studies
Introduction to International Migration and Ethnic Relations
IM208E, 7.5 credits (Compulsory)
Main field of study: International Migration and Ethnic Relations
Introduction to Social and Cultural Theory and Analysis
IM401E, 15 credits (Compulsory)
No main field of study
Semester 2, spring 2010
International Migration and Ethnic Relations I
IM101E, 30 credits (Compulsory)
Main field of study: International Migration and Ethnic Relations
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
A graduate of the Bachelor’s Programme in International Migration and Ethnic Relations:
- has basic knowledge pertaining to the fields of the humanities and social science with specific competence concerning the IMER field of knowledge, as well as knowledge and understanding of the scientific basis of this field:
- has knowledge and understanding of the causes and effects of international migration in the form of refugeeism, intergration and segration related issues, and has an understanding of divrse forms of group identification, often connected to religion, culture and ethnicity, which is significant to inclusion and exclusion mechanisms in society;
- possesses a fundamental understanding of the ethnic and social identity processess which occur comprehensively at societal and micro levels;
- has in-dept knowledge of one particular sphere within the IMER field of knowledge and of information concerning current research issues within the IMER field of knowledge, and
- has an understanding of Malmö University’s perspective: the environment, gender, migration, and ethnicity.
Applying knowledge and understanding
A graduate of the Bachelor’s Programme in International Migration and Ethnic Relations:
- has the compentency to familiarise themselves with diverse scientific perspectives and can identify the complexities of issues and construct an argument using theories, methods and research results;
- can proficiently formulate problems, and analyse and evaluate information based on scholarly foundations, as well as account for information, problems and solutions with other groups both orally and in writing;
- has the competency needed to work independently within the IMER field of knowledge and/or within the field of research, and
- has the ability to apply their knowledge of Malmö University’s perspective—the environment, gender, migration, and ethnicity—to issues related to the field of international migration and ethnic relations.
Making judgements and developing communication skills
A graduate of the Bachelor’s Programme in International Migration and Ethnic Relations:
- has the ability to identify and confine themselves to questions and problems connected to ethnic and migration related phenomena in society, and relations between majority and minority communities or between diverse groups amongst minorites;
- has the ability to study IMER-related issues in a broader social scientific context and can make judgements taking into consideration relevant scientific, societal and ethical aspects;
- has the ability to be critically engaged, understands the role of knowledge in society, and understands the responibilities behind its use, and
- has the ability to identify their need for further knowledge and competency.
Degree
Bachelor's degree
Additional information
In order to continue studies within the programme, a minimum of 45 higher education credits from the previous year of studies is required. Special requirements can be applied to the respective elective course.