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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
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- A research presentation due mid semester (10%)
- A research proposal due mid semester (20%)
- A research essay due mid semester (70%)
Hurdle Requirement:
- Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2018
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject is for students admitted to a relevant graduate diploma (advanced) or fourth-year honours program or enrolment in a relevant coursework or research Masters program.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A subject reader will be made available to students through the subject’s LMS site.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of International Relations Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of International Relations - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022