About SOC 3990 E
See Schedule of Courses for specific titles. Prerequisites: SOC 1500; SOC 2500 or SOC 2550; minimum Junior standing.
Notes
Prereqs: SOC 1500 AND (SOC 2500 or POLS 2800 or SOC 2550) Minimum Junior standing ; Special Topics sections cannot have CC designations ; PACE students by permission and override
Section Description
This course examines migration and the Global South, paying attention to migration patterns in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. The course pays attention to topics such as the role of states in governing migration, interdependence between states, migrant rights, and the economic and political impacts of migration.
Section Expectation
Required textbook https://www.sup.org/books/politics/understanding-global-migration Hardcover ISBN: 9781503614772 Paperback ISBN: 9781503629578 Ebook ISBN: 9781503629585
Evaluation
Attendance and class participation 10% Class discussion facilitation (10% *2) 20% Students will facilitate class discussion in pairs, using prepared reading summaries and discussion questions for the group. Each student will facilitate twice during the semester. Two essay projects (35% * 2) 70% Students will complete two essay, each of which comprises 35% of the grade. The first essay is due in the middle of the semester, and the second one is due towards the end of the semester. Students will work on their essay projects in close consultation with the professor. Each essay project is comprised of smaller, scaffolded assignments, including a research question (5%), annotated bibliography (10%), and final draft (20%).
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