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Module Title
LM Migration, Superdiversity, Policy and Practice
School
School of Soc Pol and Society
Department
Soc Policy, Sociology & Crimin
Module Code
08 26529
Module Lead
Lisa Goodson
Level
Masters Level
Credits
20
Semester
Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
None
Exclusions
Description
This module will explore theories surrounding new migration and super-diversity in considerable depth paying particular attention to the policies and politics that shape responses to migration at European, national, regional and local levels. It will also challenge students to think critically about migration and the impact upon social policy and the provision of social welfare, and to examine reactions and responses to migration from a range of contrasting perspectives.
This module will enhance the current MA programme. In the current programme issues of new migration are touched upon but not addressed in any depth. Migration is a key policy area and a subject that has attracted considerable academic debate. It is critical that our MA programmes offer module options that reflect both cutting-edge academic debates as well as policy and legislative developments. Without this module we are unlikely to attract new students, particularly students who come to the University of Birmingham, located within one of the most multicultural cities in the UK, to learn about all aspects of Social Policy, including diversity and migration.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Critically evaluate the theory, policies and politics underpinning thinking around new migration, super-diversity and social policy.
Critically evaluate the theory, policies and politics underpinning thinking around new migration, super-diversity and social policy.
Critically discuss ways in which new-migration is shaping questions about citizenship, inclusion, identity and cohesion.
Demonstrate a critical awareness and in-depth knowledge of the problems and implications associated with super-diversity at community and different policy levels.
Demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling course tasks and the module assessment.
