GEOG507 (HAM)
International Migration Issues
30 points

Coordinator: Dr Colin McLeay ; Dr Elsie Ho and Prof. Richard Bedford
Email: c.mcleay@waikato.ac.nz ; elsieho@waikato.ac.nz and rdb@waikato.ac.nz

www.waikato.ac.nz/wfass/migration/

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Accelerated international migration is a major component of the globalisation process. This paper examines recent developments with regard to population movements from a range of theoretical and policy related perspectives. The aim is to provide insights into the causes and consequences of contemporary flows of people. There is no Geography pre-requisite for this course. Professor Richard Bedford is one of the guest lecturers for this paper.

Paper description

The first block of lectures introduces students to some of the conceptual and methodological issues that are associated with the studies of international migration.  Four of the six reading reviews will be completed in this block together with a literature review.  In addition, a range of methods used in the analysis of migration will be introduced.

The second block contains more specialised migration topics based largely on the research strengths of the guest lecturers.  Additional methodologies used in migration analysis are discussed.  Two reading reviews together with an essay and an oral presentation on a selected migration issue will be completed during this block.

Paper objectives

These are designed to enable students to:

• develop an in-depth understanding of the concepts and issues associated with the international movement of people;
• acquire an appreciation of the contemporary patterns of migration and the implications of this movement for policy formation;
• research and discuss a selected migration issue.

Assessment

Course work to final exam ratio: 1:0
Regular attendance and participation in class discussion is expected. 

Five items of required work make up the assessment.

1. Literature review (2,500 words)                             20%
2. Essay (3,500 – 4,000 words)                                 25%
3. Reading reviews (6)                                               30%
4. Methods exercises (4)                                            20%
5. Oral presentation of research                                  5%

Required Text

Required readings will be distributed in class.

Timetable and Organisation:

Refer to the Online Timetable