Universität Wien

230102 VO Rethinking Migration (2012W)

Theoretical and methodological perspectives

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 23 - Soziologie

Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 18.10. 17:15 - 20:15 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
  • Thursday 08.11. 17:15 - 20:15 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
  • Thursday 22.11. 17:15 - 20:15 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
  • Thursday 06.12. 17:15 - 20:15 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
  • Thursday 10.01. 17:15 - 20:15 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
  • Thursday 24.01. 17:15 - 20:15 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Since several years migration is a main topic in sociological research, both internationally and in Austria. At the same time, not only the thematic areas of interest are increasingly diversified, also the theoretical and methodological approaches have changed, in particular since the transnational turn, and the criticism of methodological nationalism. The course offers a critical and research-based discussion of current methodological and conceptual developments in international sociological migration research. The course has three parts: A first section is devoted to the critique of the traditional research approaches. The second section presents new theoretical perspectives, focusing on topics such as autonomy of migration, migration and innovation, collective memory and migration, transnationalism and diaspora, post-colonial and post-migrant positions. A third section deals with the methodological challenges and implications of the new conceptual perspectives.

Assessment and permitted materials

Reading memos; final exam

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Critical discussion of new approaches in international sociological migration research; familiarity with current research literature, capacity to discuss and evaluate the approaches in terms of their applicability in empirical research.

Examination topics

Lecture, readings, and discussion

Reading list

Readings will be available at moodle

Association in the course directory

in 905: MA F Forschungsspezialisierung Sozialstruktur und soziale Integration

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