GEOG 3026 - Global International Migration
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2016
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code GEOG 3026 Course Global International Migration Coordinating Unit Geography, Environment and Population Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours a week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites At least 6 units of level 2 undergraduate study Incompatible GEST2023 &3023, GEST 2033, GEOG2133 taught on advanced 2-3 system Assumed Knowledge It will be assumed students have proficiency at research and written skills for Level III Assessment Attendance and participation 10%, Tutorial paper assessment (1000 words) 30%, Major research paper 30%, Exam 30% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Dianne Rudd
Dr Dianne Rudd
Room G34 Ground Floor Napier BuildingCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
Two 1 hour Lectures
One 1 hour seminar/tutorial -
Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1. An understanding of the composition, characteristics, causes and effects of increasing global migration and its relationship with the changing global labour market.
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An understanding of the relationship between the migration between nations and economic development, the role of Diasporas, environmental issues and social change
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An understanding of Australia’s migration program and policy and how that impacts on its population growth, composition and distribution.
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To determine the vulnerability of migrant sub-groups, such as women, students, transnational families, and refugees and how policy can impinge upon the settlement experience of migrants and have implications for achieving sustainable populations and communities.
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An ability to research issues relating to international migrants and develop problem solving and high quality written skillsUniversity Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1,2,3 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
1,2,4,5 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
1,2,4,5 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
1,5 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
1,2,4,5 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Access to a computer and required readingRecommended Resources
Access to computer and ability to obtain data and publications through Department of Immigration and Border Protection websiteOnline Learning
Online learning is facilitated through recording of lectures, getting students to access websites- department of Immigration and Border Protection and other toolkits online (with assessed tutorial exercises attached0,. Announcements will be used regularly as will group emails, to inform students of what is happening. Many resources will be uploaded to MYUNI in folders and assignments will be submitted on-line.Lectures and material will be provided online through MyUni
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course is based on examining policies and migration outcomes in Australia and internationally. Skill building tasks will involve accessing data and working to establish trends and patterns in migration, as well as understanding the settlement and labourforce experience of migrants relevant and useful to students when engaged in the workforce or undertaking Postgraduate research. The pedagogical approach is one designed to develop deep and critical thinking and tutorials will be encompass debate and problem solving of complex migration issues, in Australia and abroad.
This course will use a mixed method approach comprising of lectures and tutorials (some flipped classroom mode) –tutorials will have presentations given by students around set topics. Lectures will focus on content delivery and will be recorded and many resources uploaded to MYUNI or given for students to access on line. One articulate session will be used in this course.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
WORKLOAD TOTAL HOURS
2 X 1 hour lecture per week 24 hours per semester
1 x 1-hour seminar per week 12 hours per semester
6 hours reading per week 72 hours per semester
2 hours research per week 24 hours per semester
Learning Activities Summary
Lecture topics
1 Introduction to Global Migration
2 Australian Migration Program
3 International Migration in the Asia-Pacific I
4 International Migration in the Asia-Pacific II
5 Global Migration Trends
6 Migration Theories and Concepts
7 Skilled migration to Australia
8 Emigration from Australia
9 Student migration
10 Migration and Development I
11 Migration and Development II
12 Impact of remittances on the home country
13 Diaspora
14 Trans-Tasman Migration
15 Women and Migration
16 Transnationalism-family
17 Migration and Health
18 Migration and Security
19 Migration and Climate Change
20 Translocations and Social Shange
21 Migration looking to the future
22 Migration Policy issues
23 Summary and Revision
Specific Course Requirements
To complete all assignments and the examSmall Group Discovery Experience
The tutorials/seminar will enable students to undertake small group discovery work, and are tailored to their specific interests, so they may build their skills and lead discussion on a topic of their choice. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
ASSESSMENT TASK
TASK TYPE
WEIGHTING
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
3000 word Research paper Summative 35% 1, 5,
Tutorial participation Formative and summative 10% 1, 2, 4,5
1000 word seminar paper and presentation Summative 30% 1, 2, 3
Review article Summative 25% 1-5Assessment Related Requirements
Complete all set assignements and participate plus examAssessment Detail
3000 word research paper (35%)
1500 word Seminar Paper and presentation (30)
Review article (25%)
Seminar Participation (10%)Submission
No information currently available.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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