Race, Ethnicity and Migration
36 hours face to face + blended
One Semester or equivalent
Hawthorn
Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
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
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
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 |
TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
---|---|---|---|
Essay | Individual | 35% | 2,3 |
Essay | Individual | 45% | 2,3,4 |
Presentation | Individual | 20% | 1,3,4 |
Essay | Individual | 35% | 2,3 |
Essay | Individual | 45% | 2,3,4 |
Presentation | Individual | 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.