Migration: Identity, Belonging and Difference

Undergraduate | 2027

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
ENVI 3019
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Course ID
209581
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Adelaide City Campus West, Magill
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Society and Culture
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
Discipline group A
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course aims to develop a critical understanding of migration and its relationship to politics of identity, belonging, integration, and citizenship. Students will develop an advanced knowledge of contemporary migration theories and approaches such as multiculturalism, cosmopolitanism, transnationalism and diaspora. This will be done in the context of contemporary societies, government policies, and the everyday lived experience of migration and settlement.

  • Macro understanding of migration
  • The social impact and management of migration
  • Micro consequences of migration – Everyday multiculturalism 

Course learning outcomes

  • Applies migration theories, approaches and challenges in contemporary society
  • Investigates the processes of adaptation and impact of immigrants in their new cultural and social contexts
  • Distinguishes societal outcomes of migrant-host relationships in various contexts.
  • Assesses the impact of migration on governance and policies

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed POLI3004 Migration: Identity, Belonging and Difference

Assumed knowledge

Foundational understanding of migration concepts and theories, and qualitative research methods.

Textbook(s)

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Inherent requirements

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Other resources

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Assessment

  • Critical Analysis – 40%
  • Report – 50%
  • Multiple Choice Questions, Multiple Choice Questions, Multiple Choice Questions, Multiple Choice Questions, Multiple Choice Questions – 10%