Migration, Diversity and Belonging

Course aim

To further develop students' sociological understandings of international migration and the ensuing social and cultural transformations in sending and receiving societies and communities.

Course content

The course examines international migrations and the consequential social transformations paying particular attention to the impact of globalising forces on human mobility, including voluntary and involuntary migration. Students apply interpretive and critical approaches to cultural adaptation with particular reference to transitional, hybrid and border identities, and societal outcomes of immigration (assimilation, integration, marginalisation and hybridity). The course also examines policy outcomes in settler countries (multiculturalism, security and citizenship) in addition to issues of social inclusion/exclusion, social cohesion and human rights.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Successful completion of one level 1 course of the BA Sociology major or by approval of the course coordinator.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Case study, Major essay, Reflective report

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.