GEOG 3026 - Migration and Development

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2020

The number of people living outside their country of birth has grown significantly in recent decades, reaching an estimated 257 million people in 2017, an increase of 69% since 1990. This course introduces students to the scale, composition, characteristics, distribution, causes, effects and implications of evolving patterns of population movement between nations. It focuses on the relationship between migration and economic development, environmental issues and socio-cultural change. A number of theories that explain migration and development are investigated and assessed, with an emphasis of understanding the migration-development nexus from a transnational perspective. It discusses the evolution of transnational theory, , diaspora and power relationships; brings together the changing nature of migration patterns, evidence of transnational linkages and their associated determinants; examines migrants?/diasporas? contribution to the development of the destination and origin countries; unravels the causal mechanisms and processes linking migrants/diasporas with development outcomes. While the course discusses global patterns and issues there is a focus on Australia and the Asia-Pacific region to illustrate the main spatio-temporal patterns, migration pathways and multi-scalar and multi-dimensional linkages. There is a particular interest in the role of policy with respect to both the migration process and the reception of migrants in destination countries. Our students will develop a set of highly transferable skills, including critical thinking, analytical capacity and real-world problem solving.

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Course Details

Course Code	GEOG 3026
Course	Migration and Development
Coordinating Unit	Geography, Environment and Population
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hours a week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Prerequisites	At least 6 units of Level II undergraduate study
Incompatible	GEST 2023 & GEST 3023, GEST 2033, GEOG 2133 taught on advanced 2-3 system
Assumed Knowledge	It will be assumed students have proficiency at research and written skills for Level III
Assessment	Attendance and participation 10%, Tutorial paper (800 words) 20%, Research Essay 30%, Take home Exam 40%

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Yan Tan

Dr Dianne Rudd
Room G34 Ground Floor Napier Building

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

1-hour lecture per week
2-hour Workshop per week

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course students will be able to establish:

An understanding of the scale, composition, characteristics, causes and effects of increasing global migration and its relationship with the changing global labour market;
An understanding of the relationship between the migration across nations and multi-dimensional development, the role of diasporas, climate change and other environmental stresses, and demographic and social changes;
An understanding of Australia’s immigration policy and programs and how they impact on Australia’s population growth, composition, distribution, and development;
An understanding of the vulnerability of migrant sub-groups, such as women, students, transnational families, and refugees and how policy can impinge upon the settlement experience and outcomes of migrants and have implications for achieving sustainable populations and communities; and
An ability to research issues relating to international migrants and develop problem solving and high quality written skills.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1,2,3,4
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	1,2,3,4,5
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	1,2,3,4,5
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	1,5
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	1,2,3,4,5
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	1,2,3,4,5

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Access to a computer and required reading

Recommended Resources

Access to computer and ability to obtain data and publications through Department of Home Affairs website and the ABS website.

Online Learning

Online learning is facilitated through recording of lectures, getting students to access websites of Department of Home Affairs (DHA), Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), major international migration data sources (e.g. World Bank, United Nations), and other toolkits online (with assessed tutorial exercises attached).

Announcements will be used regularly, as will group emails to inform students of what is happening. Many resources will be uploaded to MyUni/Canvas in folders. Assignments will be submitted on-line. Lectures and reading material will be provided online through MyUni/Canvas.
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

This course is based on examining migration policies, processes and development outcomes in Australia and internationally. Skill building tasks will involve accessing and analysing data to establish trends and patterns in migration, and understanding the settlement and labour
market experience of migrants. Such skills will be relevant and useful to students when engaged in the workforce or undertaking Postgraduate research. The pedagogic approach is designed to develop deep and critical thinking. Tutorials will encompass debate and problem solving of complex migration and development issues, in Australia and abroad.

This course will use a mixed method approach comprising of lectures and tutorials. Lectures will focus on content delivery and will be recorded and many resources uploaded to MyUni/ for students to access online. Tutorials will have presentations and discussions given by students around set topics.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

WORKLOAD TOTAL HOURS

1 hour lecture per week: 12 hours per semester

2-hour seminar per week: 24 hours per semester

6 hours reading per week: 72 hours per semester

2 hours research per week: 24 hours per semester

Learning Activities Summary

Lecture topics:

1.    Introduction to Global Migration and Development

2.    Conceptualising the Migration-Diaspora-Development Nexus

3.    Skilled Migration: Global and local Contexts

4.    Forced Migration: Refugees, Asylum Seekers, Displaced People and Humanitarian Migrants' well-being

5.    Migration in the Asia-Pacific Region

6.    Migration and Climate Change in the Asia-Pacific Region

7.    Migration, Urbanisation and Climate Change: Case Studies in China

8.    Australia’s Migration Programs

9.     Regional Migrant Settlement: The Demographic and Economic Impact of South Australia’s State-Specific and Regional Migration Scheme

10.   Emigration and Diaspora Engagement: Policy and Practice

11.   Migration and Development Policy: Paths Forward

12. Course Review and Student Presentation

Specific Course Requirements

To complete all assignments and student presentation

Small Group Discovery Experience

The tutorials (including student presentations) will enable students to undertake small group discovery work, and are tailored to their specific interests. Students can build their skills and lead discussion on a topic of their choice and of policy importance.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

1. Tutorial participation and completion of SGDE activities: 10% (Formative, summative)

2. Tutorial paper (800 word): 20% (Formative, summative)

3. Research essay (2,500 word): 30% (Summative)

4. Take-home final exam: Migration case study – Report (3,000 words) and presentation: 40% (Report 30%; Presentation 10%) (Summative)

Assessment Related Requirements

To be able to pass the course you must complete and submit all set assignments (on time) for assessment, participate in all tutorials, and present the findings of your Migration Case Study.

Tutorial attendance is an important component of the course, and is monitored during the course. You are requested to notify the Co-ordinator as soon as possible if you have to miss a session. You need written evidence (e.g. medical certificate; note from employer; counsellor’s letter) if you have to miss more than one.

The Harvard (author-date) referencing system must be used for the written assignments. Your work needs to include references.

Assessment Detail

No information currently available.

Submission

Submission of all assignments and final exam must be lodged by the given DUE date to avoid penalty. If an assignment is submitted late there must be an adequate reason given to the Course Coordinator. To check for plagiarism we use TURNITIN. Last possible time for submission is always midnight on the due date. Students will receive feedback on or grades for their work within 2 weeks after the due date of each submission.

NOTE: Students should retain a copy of their assignments; and keep the receipt for their TURNITIN submissions.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

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