Migrant Transnationalism, Refugees (855F8)
Migrant Transnationalism, Refugees and Diaspora
Module 855F8
Module details for 2024/25.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module learning outcomes
Understand and engage critically with key theoretical debates over the concepts of transnationalism and diaspora
Reflect critically on representations of migrants and mobility
Demonstrate knowledge of the power relations and institutional contexts that shape migrant agency, transnational connections and expressions of diasporic identiy
Critically evaluate policies, campaigns and migrants' own initiatives in relation to specific transnational engagements
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (5000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 2 Tue 16:00 | 100.00% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
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