Course - Migration and Mobility - SOS2011
Migration and Mobility
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About the course
Course content
The course provides an introduction to sociological perspectives and theories on migration and mobility and discusses how different forms of mobility (individuals, capital and goods, information) characterize the late-modern societies. Central keywords are social inequality, identity and belonging/exclusion, as well a how agents at different levels of society - such as migrants, employers, neighborhoods and communities, national authorities and global actors - contribute to shaping migration and mobility phenomena. Both global migration flows and domestic/ local mobility are illustrated by empirical examples. It will vary from year to year which themes and examples are most emphasized.
Learning outcome
Knowledge - the student shall:
- through presentation and review of key theories and approaches gain a basic sociological understanding of perspectives and theories on migration and mobility.
Skills - the student shall demonstrate the ability to:
- use key theories and approaches to own analyzes of current issues related to migration and mobility.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and seminars 4 hours per week throughout the semester according to the lecture plan. The compulsory activity can only be completed in the spring semester.
Compulsory assignments
- Mandatory submissions
Further on evaluation
Form of assessment: Home exam, 5 days.
Recommended previous knowledge
SOS1000 or equivalent. This course is suitable for students in sociology, health sciences, sports and media studies who want to learn more about the field.
Required previous knowledge
None.
Course materials
To be announced at the beginning of the semester.
Subject areas
- Social Sciences
- Sociology