Migration and People Movement

This subject is not offered in 2016.

170 hours

Admission to a relevant graduate diploma (advanced) or fourth-year honours program or enrolment in a relevant coursework or research Masters program.

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For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

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.

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.

• 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.

A subject reader will be made available to students through the subject’s LMS site.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

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.