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Undergraduate Course: Globalisation and Migration (SCIL10053)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Social and Political Science CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaSociology Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionGlobalisation 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 (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs No
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
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.
Assessment Information
A combination of coursework and/or exams with details to be specified by Course Organiser at first class
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Transferable skills Not entered
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Study Abroad Not entered
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Contacts
Course organiser Course secretaryMs Sue Renton
Tel: (0131 6)50 6958
Email: Sue.Renton@ed.ac.uk
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