Duration
30h Th
Number of credits
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
This course is a research seminar that will provide an opportunity for students to learn and develop their knowledge and skills for carrying out a research project. As part of the course, students are required to collect, analyze and interpret data using quantitative methods and other knowledge so far gained through various courses, and write a report on the their findings.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
This year the theme of the seminar will focus on different international migration topics. The aim of the course is to deepen students' knowledge of concepts theories and empirical developments in the field of migration and ethnic studies, to improve their reading skills and understanding of English scientific literature in this field, develop students' ability to participate in debates and discussions in this field and develop their scientific writing skills. In addition, upon completion of this course, students should be able to design and carry out a research project and give an oral of their work in the form of research seminar.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
* Given that the course will be taught in English a passive and active knowledge of written and spoken English is essential * Having previously followed the course « Sociology of Migration » and being familiar with quantitative methods are useful but not required
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Students will work in pairs. Each group will choose a topic from different options that will be listed in the course syllabus that will be provided during the first class of the course, or choose a topic of their own in consultation with the Professors. It is important to note that no change of topic is allowed after the proposal has been approved. The full version of paper shall be submitted and orally defended according to a schedule that will be established and communicated to students.
Research paper:
* The full version of the paper should be submitted via e-mail and in paper to the Professors. Students should also share an electronic copy of their paper with the other students. The length of paper comprises between 4500 and 5500 words (excluding front page, references, footnotes, bibliography, appendix...).
* Students are expected to write a research paper in the form of scientific article. The paper should include a cover page with the usual information (name, title of work, academic year...), a table of contents, a list of tables and graphs (these will be carefully numbered and have a source), a table of contents for the appendix, and bibliography.
* The paper should be structured as follow: introduction, body, conclusion and annex. The pages are numbered. For the other aspects students are free to present their work as they wish but they should avoid.
Oral Defense: The date and time of the oral presentation of paper will be communicated to students in time. During each class session two students groups will give an oral present the main results of their paper. The allowed time for the presentation of each work is 20 minutes, which will followed by discussion between the panelists and the two discussants randomly chosen, the other students and the professors. The discussants should comment should give comments the paper presented and they will be evaluated for this work. For the presentation, students are encouraged to use PowerPoint.
Revised version: Based on the comments, remarks and suggestions received during the presentation of their work, the students are free to submit a second version of their research paper or an addendum. If the paper is not good enough, the students will be asked to revise it and resubmit a new version.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
* Face-to-face: Students are expected to be present and active participants in the classroom * Distance-learning: readings of the other student research papers. This indispensable to be able to participate in class
Organisational adjustments related to the current health context
Recommended or required readings
Students are expected to read scientific article related to their research question. A sample of papers on the different topics of the seminar will be shared with the students on MyULg.
Assessment methods and criteria
Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.
First session: The evaluation is done according to the following elements: quality of the research paper, oral defense, participation to the seminar in general and as discussant in particular, and class attendance. Re-sitting the exam (second session): Students present a new research paper similar to the one presented in the first session but based on modalities set after the first session. Students should contact the professor for precise guidelines.
Work placement(s)
Not applicable.
Organizational remarks
* Course is given in English. * See announcement board of FASS or contact professor for start date of classes (second quadrimester)
Contacts
Dr Abdeslam Marfouk (ULG et IWEPS)
e-mail: a.marfouk@skynet.be