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Migration and People Movement (AUST90008)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2018
Overview
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International migration is one of the major challenges of the twenty-first century, with the task of formulating workable approaches to migration remaining a challenge for the community and government. This subject provides students with an advanced introduction to migration and people movement and surveys some of the major dimensions of migration flows, the effects of migration on sending and receiving countries, political and regulatory responses, and case studies relevant to understanding key issues today. Linking historic and contemporary migrations, this subject explores the contexts from which migrations emerge, the cross-cultural flows they produce, as well as posing fundamental questions about people movement. Case studies include colonial migration, labour migration, agricultural migration and nomadism, slavery and people trafficking, asylum seekers and refugees, and the challenges of climate change and displacement. Students will emerge from this subject with an understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing a world of people on the move.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who complete this subject should be able to:
- understand the key periods of historical migration and people movement;
- demonstrate a critical understanding of how these have influenced contemporary trends in migration and people movement;
- develop an understanding of the key contemporary issues in migration today;
- exhibit a capacity for critical thinking about the manner in which migration effects culture and society;
- demonstrate skills in research, analysis and communication that draw upon materials and concepts presented and discussed in seminars.
Generic skills
Students who complete this subject should be able to:
- develop their abilities in critical thinking and analysis;
- extend their oral communication skills;
- refine their skills in crafting persuasive written arguments based on evidence.
Last updated: 3 November 2022