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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
SOCI2231-1  Sociology of Migration

Duration :  60h Th
Number of credits :  
Master in Sociology, in-depth approach, 1st yearSecond semester6
Master in Sociology, didactic approach, 1st yearSecond semester6
Master in Sociology, Professional focus in applied sociology, 1st yearSecond semester6
Master in Modern Languages and Literatures : German, Dutch and English, Research Focus , 1st yearSecond semester5
Master in Modern Languages and Literatures : General, Research Focus, 1st yearSecond semester5
Lecturer :  Marco Martiniello
Language(s) of instruction :  
English language
Course contents :  
The course is an introduction to sociology of migration and ethnicity through the study of some of the main texts of the discipline drawn both from American and European sociology.
Learning outcomes of the course :  
The aim of the course is to provide the students with a theoretical basis as well as with a global picture of the classical American and European literature in the field of sociology of migration and ethnicity.
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
A passive and active knowledge of written and spoken English is indispensable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
The students will be required to write several short papers discussing articles allocated by the teacher.
PRESENCE IN CLASS IS MORE THAN HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
The course could use 3 pedagogical tools: - Lectures by the teachers - Seminars based on the reading and discussion of texts as well as on presentations made by students -Lectures given by external guests.- Group written papers The course will take place once a week from February 2012
Recommended or required readings :  
Martiniello Marco and Rath, Jan (Eds) (2010), Selected Studies in International Migration and Immigrant Incorporation, Amsterdam: IMISCOE Textbooks, Amsterdam University Press. AVAILABLE AT THE SECRETARIAT
Assessment methods and criteria :  
First session: written papers (75%) + a written examination (75%) Second session: a written examination
Contacts :  
Marco Martiniello (M.Martiniello@ulg.ac.be; 30.40)
Secretary:
Salvina Lodato (s.lodato@ulg.ac.be)

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