Overview

This unit explores sociological theories and research on race, ethnicity and migration. Students examine current debates around migration, refugees, racism and diversity, and compare experiences of these issues in nations around the globe. Students will also have the opportunity to apply sociological theories to personal and family experiences.

Requisites

Prerequisites

50 credit points

Teaching periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Semester 2
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
04-August-2025
02-November-2025
Last self-enrolment date
17-August-2025
Census date
31-August-2025
Last withdraw without fail date
19-September-2025
Results released date
09-December-2025

Learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:

  • Critically analyse contemporary debates around migration, race, ethnicity and multiculturalism
  • Identify and differentiate between the major theories of migration, race and ethnicity utilised in current debates
  • Apply concepts from sociological theories of migration to experiences of migration
  • Use sociological theory to analyse racial and ethnic relations and identify formations in Australia and overseas

Teaching methods

Hawthorn

Type Hours per week Number of weeks Total (number of hours)
On-campus
Lecture		1.00 12 weeks 12
On-campus
Class		2.00 12 weeks 24
Specified Activities
Various		2.00 12 weeks 24
Unspecified Activities
Various		7.50 12 weeks 90
TOTAL150

Assessment

Type Task Weighting ULO's
EssayIndividual 35% 2,3 
EssayIndividual 45% 2,3,4 
PresentationIndividual 20% 1,3,4 
EssayIndividual 35% 2,3 
EssayIndividual 45% 2,3,4 
PresentationIndividual 20% 1,3,4 

Content

  • Theories of race, ethnicity and migration
  • Experiences of race, ethnicity and migration
  • Comparative studies of race and ethnic relations, migration and diversity management in Australia and other nations. Case studies may include South Africa, France, Germany, and the United States

Study resources

Reading materials

A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.