SOC30360 Sociology of Migration, Race and Ethnicity

Academic Year 2020/2021

Migration of people from one place to another often raises issues of race and ethnicity among the people who have migrated and the people in the host society. In this sense, migration, race and ethnicity are inter-related subjects historically and in the contemporary world. The first part of the module introduces students to theories, and policy-oriented debates around migration in general. It provides a socio-historical overview of the concepts, theories and arguments concerning the global dynamics of migration and role of the state in migration. The second part of the second section explores how these concepts can be applied to understand and explain the treatment and experiences of asylum seekers and labour migrants resident in Ireland by examining concepts of race and racism.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the module students should be able to demonstrate: 1) an ability to critically assess the theory of ethnicity and race; 2) a critical understanding of the social and historical nature of migration; 3) an ability to critically unpack and analyse the theoretical literature, and apply it to the contemporary debates relating to racial, ethnic, and national diversity, cultural transformation and policymaking, especially in Ireland; 5) an ability to write a well-structured essay and exam on questions related to ethnicity, race and migration based on the topics and readings for the module.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

20
Autonomous Student Learning

103
Total

123
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures and exams 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
SOC30200 - Sociology of Migration, SOC30340 - Race and Ethnicity


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Essay: 2,000 word essay Unspecified n/a Graded No

50
Essay: 2000 word Essay Week 9 n/a Graded No

50

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback will be provided on assessed coursework as individual comments published in the VLE, in group sessions at lectures/seminars, and/or in person during office hours as appropriate.

Name Role
Ms Deirdre Brophy Tutor