SO468 Half Unit
International Migration and Migrant Integration
This information is for the 2013/14 session.
Teacher responsible
Dr Patrick Mcgovern S285
Availability
This course is compulsory on the MSc in International Migration and Public Policy. This course is available on the MSc in Sociology. This course is available with permission as an outside option to students on other programmes where regulations permit.
Course content
Coverage of contemporary sociological perspectives on migrant integration including theories of international migration, immigration policy, labour market incorporation; welfare and social rights; 'assimilation' and social integration; multiculturalism; and the second generation.
Teaching
10 hours of lectures and 15 hours of seminars in the MT.
Formative coursework
All students are expected to write two non-assessed pieces of work during the term.
Indicative reading
There is no recommended textbook. Books of a general nature that cover substantial parts of the syllabus are: S. Castles and M. J. Miller (2009) The Age of Migration (4th edn); P. Kvisto and T. Faist (2010) Beyond A Border. A more comprehensive bibliography will be available to students taking this course.
Assessment
Exam (100%, duration: 2 hours) in the main exam period.
Exam will be held during the Summer Term exam session.
Key facts
Department: Sociology
Total students 2012/13: 31
Average class size 2012/13: 14
Value: Half Unit
Personal development skills
- Leadership
- Self-management
- Team working
- Problem solving
- Application of information skills
- Communication
- Application of numeracy skills
- Commercial awareness
- Specialist skills
