Globalisation and Migration (U02147)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : SPS-3-GLOB&MIG

Globalisation and migration are topics attracting controversy in both academic and political debates. The processes of globalisation, taken as the increasing integration of economies and societies around the world, have been linked with wide-ranging social, cultural, political and economic changes. Whilst many of these processes might be thought of as 'top-down', studies of transnational migration provide a 'bottom up' perspective on global flows. This course provides both an introduction to, and a critical examination of theories of globalisation and migration, looking at questions of homogenisation and differentiation, gender and migration, transnationalism and diaspora, and alternatives to globalisation theory that include writing on the global nature of Islam.

Entry Requirements

? Co-requisites : None

? Costs : No

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Sociology, (School of Social and Political Studies, Schedule J)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	11:10	13:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of this course the student will have developed an understanding of theories and debates concerning globalisation, migration, and related concepts such as transnationalism, and will be able to critically assess academic, political and popular assertions about globalisation and migration, including media representations of global processes and migrants.