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400020 SE Immigration and Social Inequality (2025S)

Theorieseminar

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 40 - Doktoratsstudium Sozialwissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work
ON-SITE
Tu 04.03. 14:00-15:30 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien

Details

max. 15 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

    Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

    • Tuesday 11.03. 14:00 - 15:30 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
    • Tuesday 18.03. 14:00 - 15:30 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
    • Tuesday 25.03. 14:00 - 15:30 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
    • Tuesday 01.04. 14:00 - 15:30 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
    • Tuesday 08.04. 14:00 - 15:30 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
    • Tuesday 29.04. 14:00 - 15:30 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
    • Tuesday 06.05. 14:00 - 15:30 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
    • Tuesday 13.05. 14:00 - 15:30 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
    • Tuesday 20.05. 14:00 - 15:30 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
    • Tuesday 27.05. 14:00 - 15:30 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
    • Tuesday 03.06. 14:00 - 15:30 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
    • Tuesday 10.06. 14:00 - 15:30 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
    • Tuesday 17.06. 14:00 - 15:30 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
    • Tuesday 24.06. 14:00 - 15:30 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien

    Information

    Aims, contents and method of the course

    Lehrende: Chien-Juh Gu
    Aims, contents and method of the course
    This doctoral seminar offers an overview of sociological studies of international migration, with a particular focus on social inequality. Students will explore various theoretical perspectives and empirical studies that examine how immigration intersects with social class, race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and legality to shape social inequalities in the United States. Additionally, we will discuss how these inequalities affect individuals’ lived experiences, social relations, and well-being. While the readings primarily draw from American literature, students are encouraged to develop research projects with any geographic region.

    Assessment and permitted materials

    All seminar meetings will be conducted in English. Please note that all written assignments must be submitted in English.

    Discussion participation (20%): Class attendance and discussion participation are mandatory. Students are expected to actively engage in class discussions. Please inform me in advance if you must miss a class.

    Discussion facilitation (10%): Students will take turns leading class discussions. Facilitators will summarize the key themes of the article, compile questions from classmates, and guide the discussion. Guidelines for facilitation will be provided in class.

    Weekly reading reflections and questions (30%): Students must contribute at least one reflection and one question for each class discussion, except during the weeks when they serve as facilitators. Reflections and questions should be submitted by 5pm on the day before class (Monday).

    Research paper and presentation (35%): Choose a topic on immigration and inequality for your research paper that demonstrates your knowledge, analytical skills, and critical thinking. You will also need to present your research paper in class, which will be factored into your grade. A draft of the research paper is due on June 17 for peer review. Guidelines for the paper will be provided in class.

    Peer feedback (5%): Students are required to read a peer’s research paper draft and provide written feedback, which is due by June 24. Guidelines will be provided in class.

    Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

    Discussion participation (20%): Students are expected to attend class and actively engage in discussions.
    Discussion facilitation (10%): Students will take turns leading class discussions.
    Weekly reading reflections and questions (30%): Students must contribute reflections and questions for class discussions.
    Research paper and presentation (35%): Students are required to write a research paper and present it to the class.
    Peer feedback (5%): Students are required to read a peer’s research paper draft and provide written feedback.
    I will use the following grading scale to determine your final grade:
    Excellent (1): 90% or higher
    Good (2): 85-89%
    Satisfactory (3): 80-84%
    Sufficient (4): 75-70%
    Unsatisfactory (5): 74% or lower

    Examination topics

    See above

    Reading list

    Required readings are available on moodle.

    Association in the course directory

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