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150180 VU VU Migration in East Asia (2015S)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 15 - Ostasienwissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work

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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 05.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Thursday 19.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Thursday 26.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Thursday 16.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Thursday 23.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Thursday 30.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Thursday 07.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Thursday 21.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Thursday 28.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Thursday 11.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Thursday 18.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Thursday 25.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Numerous contemporary issues in both sending and receiving countries have their roots in migration and its consequences at the individual, societal, and global level. Through this module students will gain an overview of these various issues in different Asian societies as well as learn to critically consider the various structuring forces that shape migration as well as its social consequences.
The topics covered in this module include an introduction to concepts and theories in migration studies, migration and gender, migration and social class, migration policies and multiculturalism, migrant rights and activism, as well as the discussion of diasporas and transnationalism.

Assessment and permitted materials

15%- in-class discussions/participation
15%- short paper 1 (1500 words)
15%- short paper 2 (1500 words)
15%- short paper 3 (1500 words)
40%-final paper (5000 words)
Attendance is compulsory.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The aim of this module is to explore some of the differences and similarities in cross-border Asian migrations within the region in order to critically appraise the roles played by global inequalities and migration policies in conjunct with the socially structuring forces of gender, ethnicity, and social class. The course is organized thematically, discussing various migratory flows and their consequences through examples from various contexts in Asia, thus providing a comparative angle. Examples from different societies within East- and Southeast Asia will be used, with special emphasis on Singapore, the Philippines, Japan, and South-Korea.

Examination topics

As you will need to engage in in-class discussions for this course, be sure to do your readings before you come to class. 15% of the grade will be determined by your participation in these discussions. A list of the required readings will be posted on Moodle. You may expect 3-5 readings each week.
You will be asked to submit 3 short papers (1500 words, accounting for 15% of the grade each) making up a total of 45% of the grade. Each of these short papers will be an academically sound reflection on questions set by the lecturer.
The remaining 40% of the grade will be earned by submitting a final paper (length: 5000 words). You are free to choose your own topic, wherein the latter is subject to prior approval by the lecturer.

Reading list

A list of the required readings will be made available online through Moodle.

Association in the course directory

WM4

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