ASC233 - International Migration and Multicultural Societies

Unit details

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Year:2019 unit information
Enrolment modes:Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Trimester 2 Unit Chair:

Vince Marotta

Prerequisite:

Nil

Corequisite:

Nil

Incompatible with:

ASC333, ASC433, ASC633

Scheduled learning activities - campus:

1 x 1 hour Class per week, 1 x 1 hour Seminar per week

Scheduled learning activities - cloud (online):

1 x 1 hour Class per week (recordings provided), 1 x 1 hour online Seminar per week

Content

In examining social issues and processes of profound importance in today's world, this unit focuses on international migration in a globalising world and the consequent effects of the mixing of different peoples. Migratory processes and the motivation to migrate are investigated in terms of global economic, cultural and political linkages. The unit adopts a comparative approach in understanding the impact that migration has had on western and non-western countries. It delves into and scrutinizes some of the issues arising from international migration: such as racism, the plight of refugees, our understanding of citizenship, the impact of religious diversity, interculturality and multiculturalism. In addition, the unit examines constructions of national identity and ethnicity arising from migration.

Assessment

Assessment 1 (Individual) - Class/Online Exercises (1200 words or equivalent) - 30%

Assessment 2 (Individual) - Class/Online Exercises (800 words or equivalent) - 20%

Assessment 3 (Individual) - Essay (2000 words) - 50%

Unit Fee Information

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