Course - Immigration, integration, diversity 1 - ISA3503
Immigration, integration, diversity 1
About
About the course
Course content
This course gives an overview on perspectives and recent research within the field of immigration, with special focus on issues related to refugees and work with children and families with minority background. The course will focus on meetings between the welfare system and the minority population, including national minorities and indigenous people, with emphasis on the Child Welfare care and Social Services. Central issues will be immigration and integration politics, marginalization processes, risk factors and coping strategies.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
- Specialized understanding of different theories about migration, transnationalism and multiculturalism
- In-depth knowledge of various factors affecting marginalization of children and families with minority background, including racism and discrimination
- In-depth knowledge of flight, exile and the social integration of refugees and labour migrants
- Advanced knowledge of refugee- and immigration policy and the Norwegian welfare system
- Can analyze academic topics based on different perspectives on the relationship between migration and factors such as ethnicity, gender and class
Skills
- Ability to reflect and critically discuss goals and measures in immigration policy
- Can reflect independently on theoretical perspectives and societal discourses related to inclusion and integration
- Can describe and analyze marginalization processes in society
- Ability to analyze risk factors and assess coping strategies related to refugees' living conditions and life situation
- Can reflect on how, for example, ethnicity, gender, and class affect migration, inclusion and migrants' experience of their own situation
- Has the ability to recognize and handle complex situations in collaboration with users and service providers in diverse contexts
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, seminars, self-study.
Further on evaluation
Form of assessment: 4-hour written exam.
Recommended previous knowledge
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Child Welfare Care or Health Science.
Required previous knowledge
Bachelor's degree
Course materials
Syllabus list about 1000 pages. The syllabus list is published on Blackboard at the start of the course.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From |
---|---|---|
HMBV4007 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2020 |
SARB3511 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2020 |
SARB3512 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2020 |
SARB3518 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2020 |
SARB3519 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2020 |
ISA3504 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2020 |
Subject areas
- Social Sciences
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025
School exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.