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SOC40980

Academic Year 2024/2025

Migration, Labour, Conflict MS (TCD) (SOC40980)

Subject:
Sociology
College:
Social Sciences & Law
School:
Sociology
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
10
Module Coordinator:
Dr Gerard W Boucher
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module focuses on two key interrelated areas within migration studies and political sociology; labour and conflict. It introduces students to the literature on labour migration, theories and empirical research on the politics of immigration and scholarship on violent and non-violent conflicts revolving around or involving ethnic minorities or newly arrived immigrants. The main area of interest is migration into and within Western Europe, but comparative references to other parts of the world are made.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion, students should be able to:
Explain the main theories of international labour migration;
Discuss the evolving role of the state in governing labour immigration;
Discuss the growth of extreme right political parties in Europe;
Critically discuss conflict regarding labour immigration policies in Western Europe and conflicts concerning Muslim practices in Europe;
Understand work-related discrimination and conflict involving migrant workers.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

0
Specified Learning Activities

200
Total

200

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures

Presentations

Debates

Group and individual work

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered

Not yet recorded.

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback will be provided on all assessed coursework

Name Role
Dr Gerard W Boucher Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
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