290022 SE Bachelorseminar in Human Geography (2023S)

People on the Move

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 29 - Geographie

Continuous assessment of course work

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Registration/Deregistration

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

Registration is open from Mo 06.02.2023 09:00 to Mo 20.02.2023 09:00
Registration is open from We 22.02.2023 09:00 to Mo 27.02.2023 09:00
Deregistration possible until Fr 31.03.2023 23:59

Details

max. 25 participants

Language: German

Lecturers

Simon Alexander Bunchuay-Peth

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

    
    Tuesday
    14.03.
    16:45 - 18:15
    Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
    
    Tuesday
    21.03.
    16:45 - 18:15
    Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
    
    Tuesday
    28.03.
    16:45 - 18:15
    Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
    
    Tuesday
    18.04.
    16:45 - 18:15
    Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
    
    Tuesday
    25.04.
    16:45 - 18:15
    Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
    
    Tuesday
    02.05.
    16:45 - 18:15
    Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
    
    Tuesday
    09.05.
    16:45 - 18:15
    Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
    
    Tuesday
    16.05.
    16:45 - 18:15
    Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
    
    Tuesday
    23.05.
    16:45 - 18:15
    Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
    
    Tuesday
    06.06.
    16:45 - 18:15
    Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
    
    Tuesday
    13.06.
    16:45 - 18:15
    Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
    
    Tuesday
    20.06.
    16:45 - 18:15
    Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
    
    Tuesday
    27.06.
    16:45 - 18:15
    Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

People on the move - migration theories, migration processes, and the role of mobility in a globalised world.

In this seminar we will deal with the diversity of human mobility and the complexity of migration processes. In the first part of the seminar we will get to know different migration theories and the approach of the New Mobilities Paradigm (literature work) and in the second part we will work out the wide range of human mobility and migration on the basis of thematic examples (presentations by students). Since the beginning of mankind, migration has been one of the most important driving forces of social developments and innovations. Over the millennia, very diverse forms of human mobility have developed. Thus, migration not only takes place on the continuum between voluntariness and involuntariness (migration vs. flight), but also temporal, social, cultural, political and economic dimensions play a crucial role here. Whether digital nomads, seafarers, truck drivers, travelling peoples, labour migration, war refugees, transhumance, pastoralism, seasonal migration, sea nomads, so-called 'expats', etc., the range of human mobility is very wide. In this seminar we will take a closer look and explore this complexity of migration processes and human mobility.
Aims of the course:
- The participants know different migration theories and are able to critically reflect on them.
- The participants have dealt with a thematic case study in depth, built up and expanded their initial expertise in the field of migration research and can reflect critically on migration studies.
- The participants were able to gain experience in scientific presenting.
- The participants have gained first experience in academic writing and in writing a seminar paper.

Assessment and permitted materials

The seminar participants select thematic case studies in which they delve into during the course of the seminar and present them in the form of a scientific presentation and a seminar paper.
Reaction Paper: The participants write a reaction paper (1-2 pages max.) on two migration theories/concepts of their choice in which they briefly summarise the theory and critically reflect on the strengths and weaknesses.
For the successful completion of this seminar, the following achievements are required:
- Regular and active participation in the course (prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung)
- Independent research and reading of academic literature (mostly in English!)
- Writing a seminar paper (10 pages), submission by 15.07.2023
- Presentation of the research results in the seminar
- Writing of 2 reaction papers (see above)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Attendance in at least 80 percent of the seminar sessions. In exceptional cases of illnesses, which are proven with a medical certificate, lack of attendance can be compensated by additional written assignments.

Seminar paper (60%)
Presentation (20%)
Reaction Paper (10%)
Active participation in the seminar (10%)

All partial performances must be passed independently of each other for a positive final assessment. The performances are passed if they have been assessed with at least the grade 4.

Examination topics

The examination will encompass the assignments as outlined in the course requirements.

Reading list

Brettell, C., and J. Hollifield (Hrsg.)(2022): Migration Theory. Talking across Disciplines, 4th Ed., Routledge, New York. Abrufbar unter: https://www-taylorfrancis-com.uaccess.univie.ac.at/books/edit/10.4324/9781003121015/migration-theory-james-hollifield-caroline-brettell

Association in the course directory

(BA GG 7.1) (BA UF GW 16)

Last modified: Tu 21.02.2023 10:10