International Migration Studies
2024/2025
Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
The module comprises a course and an individual portfolio.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
The student must attain
Knowledge and understanding of:
- social and political problems in the field of migration
- knowledge of theories on migration, integration, borders and mobility
- knowledge about how border – and migration theories can be used in analyses of international migration mobility patterns and refugees issues.
Skills
The student must attain
Skills in:
- analyzing international social and political problems from a migration studies perspective
- analyzing central problems in debates and controversies about diversity, migration and mobility.
Competences
The student must attain
Competencies in:
- describing, reflecting and arguing on the basis of scientific knowledge about the migration and mobility related implications of social and political issues in international society
- communicating the practical and theoretical dimensions of debates and controversies surrounding diversity, migration and mobility.
Type of instruction
Please see § 17 in the curriculum.
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | International Migration Studies |
| Type of exam | Written exam
Written exam (individual).
The examination is an individual exam portfolio; the content of the portfolio must demonstrate that the student has achieved the above-mentioned learning objectives and has participated actively in course activities. The requirements for the contents of the portfolio will be determined by the course instructor at the start of the semester. The assignment paper will be evaluated by the examiner. Any re-examinations will be held in held in accordance with the above guidelines on the basis of a revised exam portfolio. |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Permitted aids | All written and all electronic aids |
| Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
| Type of grading | Internal examination |
| Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Internationale migrationsstudier |
| Module code | BALISE2233 |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Autumn
|
| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Education owner | Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Language and International Studies, English |
| Study Board | Study Board of International and Cross‐Cultural Studies |
| Department | Department of Culture and Learning |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities |
