Understanding Global Migration (L7041C)
Understanding Global Migration
Module L7041C
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
This interdisciplinary module focuses on the profound impact of human migration on the world we live in. It explores a range of geographical, economic, political, social and cultural issues surrounding migration. The module introduces the key theories, concepts and ideas used to define and understand migration, and covers the main types, causes and consequences of migration. Following a roughly chronological sequence in order to foster a sense of historical continuity and change, it covers topics such as labour migration, refugees, irregular migration, integration and exclusion, migration and development, and the impact of gender on the migration process.
Module learning outcomes
Understanding of key approaches to measuring migration, including data sources and their limitations.
Knowledge about the range of definitions, terms and concepts which are often applied to theories of and current debates about migration.
Knowledge of the main geographical and historical patterns of migration in Europe, and how they have affected both sending and receiving countries.
Acquire the ability to critically evaluate, analyse and debate texts and other relevant material in written essays.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | T1 Week 7 | 50.00% |
| Essay | A1 Week 1 | 50.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11101111011 |
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 3 hours | 00010000100 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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