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 aims to familiarise students with the use of quantitative data and methods in migration studies. The course is designed as a research seminar that will provide students an opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills for carrying out a research project on migration-related topics using quantitative data. Throughout the semester, students will learn and discuss about how to collect and interpret different types of quantitative data related to topics linked to international migration. They are expected to use this practical information for participating in class exercises and producing a collaborative Quantitative Data Pitch on Migration for this course.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
The course will cover the use of different quantitative data sources linked to various topics on international migration. The aim of the course is to deepen students' methodological and analytical skills, their understanding of scientific literature and empirical developments in the field of migration, their academic reading and writing skills, as well as their skills of oral communication, independent and team work. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to design and carry out a research project involving quantitative data.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
The course is taught in English. Students are expected to have a good understanding of the language. Students are not expected to have prior knowledge about quantitative data and methods.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Students are expected to use the practical information received during this course (lectures, preparatory readings, etc.) to actively participate in class discussions. They are also expected to work in groups to submit and orally present a Quantitative Data Pitch for this course. Further information regarding the preparation of the pitches will be provided in class.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Further information:
The course is highly interactive and requires the active engagement of students in class discussions and practical exercises. Some lectures also count with the participation of external guests. They may be given in a hybrid mode or fully online via video-conference, depending on lecturer's instructions.
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- MyULiège
Further information:
The course material will be put on MyUliege under "Support de cours". Students will also receive scientific publications related to the research questions and topics for their Quantitative Data Pitch for this course.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
- Remote
written exam
Written work / report
Continuous assessment
Further information:
The evaluation is based on two elements:
1) Active participation in class and preparatory readings (8 points, worth 40% of the final grade)
Students are expected to actively participate in class discussions. The sessions for this course will comprise both lectures as well as practical exercises aiming to improve students' knowledge and skills regarding the use of data and methods in migration studies. Throughout the semester, students will also receive recommended readings related to particular data, sources, methods and topics in quantitative migration research. They are expected to use such readings to prepare their active participation in class discussions as well as their Quantitative Data Pitch.
2) Group work for submission and oral presentation of Quantitative Data Pitches on Migration (12 points, worth 60% of the final grade)
During the semester, students are expected to work in groups to submit and orally present research-informed Quantitative Data Pitches on Migration of approximately 4,000 words each (excluding the cover page, references, footnotes, bibliography, annexes, etc.) on topics/cases of their choice related to international migration. The decisions regarding the composition of the groups and the specific topics/cases to be analysed by each group will be determined in consultation with the lecturer. Each Pitch shall include an analysis and interpretation of quantitative data, focusing on identifying and critically discussing key migration trends related to the selected topic/case study. The submission and presentation of the Quantitative Data Pitches shall be done during the exam period. Further guidelines will be provided in class.
Second session (Resitting the exam) (20 points, worth 100% of the final grade): Students are expected to work individually (rather than working in groups) to submit and orally present a Quantitative Data Pitch on Migration of approximately 4,000 words (excluding the cover page, references, footnotes, bibliography, annexes, etc.) on a topic of their choice related to international migration (the decision regarding the specific topics and cases should be done in consultation with the lecturer). The specific guidelines and deadlines for the Pitch submission and presentation for the second session will be set after the first exam session.
Work placement(s)
Not applicable.
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
See the announcement board of FASS or contact the lecturer for the starting date of classes (Q2). 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. Lectures may also be given in a hybrid mode or fully online via video-conference, depending on the lecturer's instructions.
Contacts
Dr Daniela Vintila (Daniela.Vintila@uliege.be)
Association of one or more MOOCs
The MOOC entitled 'Migrations internationales : Comment les mobilités transforment les sociétés ? (H2)' is associated with this course.