Course - Migration and Mobility - SOS2011
SOS2011 - Migration and Mobility
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home examination | 100/100 | 5 days |
Course content
The course provides an introduction to sociological perspectives and theories on migration and mobility and discusses how different forms of mobility (individuals, capital and goods, information) characterize the late-modern societies. Central keywords are social inequality, identity and belonging/exclusion, as well a how agents at different levels of society - such as migrants, employers, neighborhoods and communities, national authorities and global actors - contribute to shaping migration and mobility phenomena. Both global migration flows and domestic/ local mobility are illustrated by empirical examples. It will vary from year to year which themes and examples are most emphasized.
Learning outcome
Knowledge - the student shall:
- through presentation and review of key theories and approaches gain a basic sociological understanding of perspectives and theories on migration and mobility.
Skills - the student shall demonstrate the ability to:
- use key theories and approaches to own analyzes of current issues related to migration and mobility.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and seminars 4 hours per week throughout the semester according to the lecture plan. The compulsory activity can only be completed in the spring semester.
Compulsory assignments
- Mandatory submissions
Further on evaluation
Form of assessment: Home exam, 5 days.
Recommended previous knowledge
SOS1000 or equivalent. This course is suitable for students in sociology, health sciences, sports and media studies who want to learn more about the field.
Required previous knowledge
None.
Course materials
To be announced at the beginning of the semester.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Sociology and Political Science
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release
2023-11-20Submission
2023-11-24
09:00
INSPERA
15:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release
2024-06-03Submission
2024-06-07
09:00
INSPERA
15:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"