Course Title: Global Migrations: Mobility, Displacement and Refugees
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Global Migrations: Mobility, Displacement and Refugees
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
HUSO2420 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
365H Global, Urban and Social Studies |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Sem 1 2022, Sem 1 2024 |
Flexible Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
HUSO2420 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
365H Global, Urban and Social Studies |
Face-to-Face |
PGRDFx2019 (FF) |
Course Coordinator: Professor Hariz Halilovich
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 2574
Course Coordinator Email: hariz.halilovich@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: Building 8, Level 10, Room 23
Course Coordinator Availability: by appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
In this course you will explore the socio-economic, political and cultural implications relating to different forms of migration and increasing global mobility. Using case study material and comparative literature from around the world, the course examines the migration patterns and trajectories of voluntary migration as well as causes and consequences of forced migration, including those who are internally displaced by war, famine, and ‘development’, with a particular emphasis on the experiences of migrants and refugees who have moved across international borders.
Through the lenses of migration theories, you will examine the drivers of migration, migration as adaptation and the dynamisms and complexities of migrants' settlement in their new environment, including their increased capacity for communication across borders leading to a strong ongoing relationship with their countries of origin and an increased long-distance diaspora activism.
The delivery of the course will involve RMIT staff and a range of guest speakers, including practitioners from partner organisations such as Australian Red Cross. It integrates academic learning with developing professional skills that will allow you to think critically about addressing real issues faced by both people on the move and organisations working with migrants, refugees and IDPs.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
N/A
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Define socio-economic, political and cultural factors contributing to global migration, mobility and displacement, and global humanitarian responses.
- Evaluate humanitarian approaches contribution both in the short term and in the long term to important outcomes at the individual, family and community level.
- Reflect on the local-global nexus in addressing protracted displacement of those fleeing conflicts or other crises to extend and challenge knowledge and practice.
- Analyse the patterns, processes, and governance associated with the movement of people around the globe.
- Identify and review the ways in which diverse theoretical perspectives lead to alternative and competing possibilities for analysis and action.
Overview of Learning Activities
You will be actively engaged in learning that involves a range of face to face and online activities such class lectures; class activities (including small group work); case study analysis; analysis of documentaries; guest lectures; and class and online discussions.
You are expected to read the course materials available online and refer to additional reading material in your assessment tasks. It is advisable to take notes as you read and constantly reflect on the questions raised. This reflection could, for example, take the form of a brief written response or posting a message on the online discussion board. You are encouraged to liaise with the course lecturer and ask questions about particular topics, readings or assessment tasks.
Overview of Learning Resources
A list of recommended learning resources will be provided by your lecturer, including books, journal articles and web resources, all of which will be available through our online systems.
You will also be expected to seek further resources relevant to the focus of your own learning.
The University Library has extensive resources for international development students. The Library has produced a number of subject guides that includes quality online and print resources for your studies.
The Library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarians.
Overview of Assessment
You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes.
Assessment will cover both theoretical and practical aspects of your learning. You will be able to develop your work in relation to your own specific areas of interest in your professional practice.
Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions.