Undergraduate Course: Africa: Migration and Identity (HIST10291)
Course Outline
School |
School of History, Classics and Archaeology |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
History |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
Course description |
This course seeks to explore the historical trajectories of patterns of human migration within, into and from Africa and how people?s movements have contributed to the making of African identities up to present day. Its interdisciplinary approach allows student to engage with a wide range of notions and studies within the fields of history and the social sciences. The course examines the environmental, economic, social and political (as well as individual) reasons why people have moved and continue to move; it analyses different forms of migration (forced, labour, skilled, refugee etc.) and the ways in which they created new identities, reaffirmed old ones and originated new patterns of exclusion and inclusion in African societies. |
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
A pass or passes in 40 credits of first level historical courses or equivalent and a pass or passes in 40 credits of second level historical courses or equivalent.
Before enrolling students on this course, Directors are asked to contact the History Honours Admission Secretary to ensure that a place is available (Tel: 503783).
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Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites |
Visiting students should usually have at least 3 History courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this) for entry to this course. We will only consider University/College level courses. |
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course students should be able to demonstrate, by means of course work and examination:
- critical analysis of theories on migration
- use of interdisciplinary approaches in examining social and cultural historical processes
- familiarity with themes which have relevance to the general social history
- communication skills and critical reflection on their own learning processes
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Assessment Information
The course will require one 3000 word essay and one two-hour examination. The essay will make up one third of the assessment. The exam will be worth two-thirds of the final assessment. Students will receive written feedback and individual consultation on their work. |
Special Arrangements
None |
Additional Information
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Syllabus |
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Transferable skills |
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Reading list |
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Study Abroad |
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Study Pattern |
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Keywords |
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Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Francesca Locatelli
Tel: (0131 6)50 3756
Email: F.Locatelli@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Ruth Nicol
Tel: (0131 6)50 4457
Email: ruth.nicol@ed.ac.uk |
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