Duration
30h SEM
Number of credits
| Master in sociology (120 ECTS) (professional focus in Migration and Ethnic Studies) | 6 crédits | |||
| Extra courses intended for exchange students (Erasmus, ...) (Faculty of social sciences) | 6 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
This course is designed to familiarize students with contemporary approaches to migrant integration, a topic that has become increasingly salient in political, societal and academic debates. Students will engage in practical discussions regarding the economic, social, political and cultural different aspects of migrant integration. This includes topics such as: migrants' inclusion in the labour market; access to education and welfare; migrants' political rights; religious and cultural expressions; or public attitudes towards migration, among others. The course is highly interactive and requires students' active engagement in class discussions. The course is intended to be a forum of exchanges about different policies and initiatives on diversity and inclusion at the local, national, and supranational level; the role of different actors (public authorities, trade unions, civil society organisations, etc.) in this process; and the effects of such policies on migrants' lives.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
This course is designed to help students improve the following skills:
- Understand the theoretical and practical implications regarding migrants' inclusion in the economic, social, political, and cultural life of their residence countries;
- Articulate a critical and reflexive discourse regarding the dynamics between integration policies, processes, and outcomes;
- Academic writing;
- Oral communication skills;
- Planning and time management;
- Working independently or as part of a team.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
The course is taught in English. Students are expected to have a good understanding of the language.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Before every lecture, students are expected to:
- read the academic publications posted on MyULiege under "Support de cours";
- write a short report on one of the publications recommended for each lecture and submit the report to the lecturer before the class.
During class, students are expected to:
- participate actively in lectures throughout the semester;
- submit and present a final research paper.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
Additional information:
It is required that students actively participate in the lectures. Depending on the availability
of external speakers, some lectures may be given via video-conference. Depending on the
developments of the Covid-19 pandemic, the lectures may be held online.
Recommended or required readings
ALL THE COURSE MATERIAL WILL BE PUT ON MYULIEGE. NOTHING WILL BE SENT VIA
E-MAIL.
Students will receive more information regarding the list of recommended readings during
the first week of the course.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- Remote
written exam
Written work / report
Continuous assessment
Additional information:
The evaluation is based on three elements:
1) Preparatory readings and short reports (4 points, worth 20% of the final grade)
Students are expected to read the recommended academic publications listed in the course calendar. For each lecture, students choose one publication from the list of recommended readings and they are expected to write a short report of maximum 250 words outlining the key points of that publication. The reports should be sent by email to the lecturer before each class. Failure to submit the reports or late submissions will be reflected in students' grades.
2) Active participation in class (4 points, worth 20% of the final grade)
Students are expected to use the recommended readings in order to actively participate in discussions during the lectures.
3) Final research paper and oral presentation (12 points, worth 60% of the final grade)
At the end of the semester, students are expected to deliver and present a short research paper of approximately 3,000 words (excluding front page, references, footnotes, bibliography, annexes, etc.) on the topic of migrant integration. Further details regarding the final research papers and the presentations will be provided during the first lecture.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
The course starts on 21/09/2022. If the number of students registered for this class is too limited, the lectures could be replaced by a series of face-to-face meetings with the lecturer. Depending on the developments of the Covid-19 pandemic, the lectures may be held online. If you have any issues with a specific deadline or requirement for this course, please inform the lecturer as soon as possible before the requirement is due.
Keeping yourself informed: This course is also concerned with contemporary developments regarding policies and practices of migrant integration. Following news coverage on this topic will substantially help students with this course. Students will find links to useful internet sites on MyULiege and they are encouraged to use social media (Facebook, Twitter) in order to keep up to date with recent developments and exchange ideas about this course.
Contacts
Dr Daniela Vintila, Daniela.Vintila@uliege.be