Migrant Transnationalism (855F8)
Migrant Transnationalism, Refugees and Diaspora
Module 855F8
Module details for 2023/24.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Full Module Description
The module examines forced and voluntary international migrations through a transnational lens. Drawing on research in migration studies, gender studies and refugee studies, we examine socio-cultural and political dimensions of transnational connections that link migrants in the diaspora with people in the country of origins, drawing on concrete empirical examples. The module will provide insights on:
- The roots of transnationalism literature;
- The power of states and of political-economic contexts in shaping transnational connections;
- The effects of transnationalism on migrants’ lives and on the lives of those left behind;
- Refugee diasporas and transnational engagements;
- The role of class, gender and race in these processes;
The module is taught through a one-hour lecture and a two-hours seminar session weekly. All seminars build on the active participation of all students and are structured so that there are ample opportunities for discussion in small groups and in plenary sessions.
Module Outline
The module examines forced and voluntary international migrations through a transnational lens. Drawing on research in migration studies, gender studies and refugee studies, we examine socio-cultural and political dimensions of transnational connections that link migrants in the diaspora with people in the country of origins, drawing on concrete empirical examples. The module will provide insights on:
- The roots of transnationalism literature;
- The power of states and of political-economic contexts in shaping transnational connections;
- The effects of transnationalism on migrants’ lives and on the lives of those left behind;
- Refugee diasporas and transnational engagements;
- The role of class, gender and race in these processes;
The module is taught through a one-hour lecture and a two-hours seminar session weekly. All seminars build on the active participation of all students and are structured so that there are ample opportunities for discussion in small groups and in plenary sessions.
Module learning outcomes
Understand and engage critically with key theoretical debates over the concepts of transnationalism and diaspora
Reflect critically on representations of migrants and mobility
Demonstrate knowledge of the power relations and institutional contexts that shape migrant agency, transnational connections and expressions of diasporic identiy
Critically evaluate policies, campaigns and migrants' own initiatives in relation to specific transnational engagements
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (5000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 2 Tue 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
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