University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 9

Semester: 1

Availability restrictions: Offered on a two-year cycle

Planned timetable: 1 - 3 pm Friday

This module is designed to advance students' appreciation of the chief academic arguments associated with migration and transnationalism. Geographical analysis of the changing role of labour migration in the world economy offers a distinctive perspective on this spatially, socially and economically selective process. Other new mobilities, such as the very significant increase in international student mobility, illustrate the complex ways in which globalisation interfaces with the efforts of individuals, families and communities to add to their social and cultural capital. Although dominantly concerned with international mobility, other scales of analysis will also be considered (e.g. the body). Finally, the course briefly covers issues associated with immigration, refugee and asylum policies.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): null

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 2-hour lecture/seminar x 10 weeks

Scheduled learning hours: 22

Guided independent study hours: 178

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 100% coursework

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%

Re-assessment: 100% coursework

Personnel

Module teaching staff: Dr D McCollum