| CODE | SWP5010 | |||||||||
| TITLE | Interdisciplinary Aspects of Migration | |||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | |||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | Not Applicable | |||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | |||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Social Policy and Social Work | |||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit seeks to introduce students to the living situation of migrants by looking both at the large-scale international and national events and processes being migration on the one hand, and the personal experiences of the migrants. It will give an overview of the main historical events that led to and accompanied migratory movements. The focus will be on recent migration. The impact of migration, at its various stages, on groups and individuals will be examined, as it affected migrants belonging to cultures more familiar to most students, special attention being given to European and Maltese migrants. This will prepare the way to the examination of the same issues with regard to immigrant movements and groups common in the Mediterranean and especially Malta. A basically anthropological approach will be taken, open to historical, and socio-political factors and events, in an attempt to move from a transdisciplinary understanding of the situation to an empathic understanding of the experience of individuals and groups, in the light of events and processes ranging from pre-departure, to travel, reception and integration or repatriation, looking at the experience and impact of security, reception and welfare measures, services and settings. Study-unit Aims: Introduce student to the international and political events and situations that have led and influence migratory movements, the unfolding process of the migratory experience, as well as their impact on individual and groups, in a way that paves the way to appropriate interaction and service. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: Have a general understanding of the international events and processes that led to recent migratory movements, especially recent irregular migration in the Mediterranean and especially Malta. Identify and understand the main national and international processes and events that led to such movements. Intellectually and empathically appreciate the impact of the above on affected individuals and groups through the various stages of their experience, from pre-departure through the journey, reception and settlement or repatriation, including the impact of regulation. 2. Skills (including transferable [generic] skills) By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: Discuss and evaluate the dynamics of the background and situation of immigrants and its impact on individuals and groups in a way that facilitates appropriate interaction, communication and service. Interact and communicate with improved sensitivity and competence with immigrants within and in line with the latter’s living situation, and its underlying dynamics. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Mobasher & Sadri: Migration, Globalization and Ethnic Relations: An interdisciplinary approach Other articles and chapters from literature will be listed later on. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | |||||||||
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2025/6. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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