SOC40980 Migration, Labour, Conflict MS (TCD)

Academic Year 2021/2022

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.

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Curricular information is subject to change

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 Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Presentation: Presentation and discussion Unspecified n/a Graded No

20
Assignment: 3000 word essay Unspecified n/a Graded No

80

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