International Politics, Migration and Movements (Profile Course II)
2026/2027
Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
This module comprises courses within the three academic profiles within which international and/or intercultural and communicative processes have been rendered readjustment due to globalization processes. Students are free to choose a profile within which courses are offered. All lectures pertain to global communicative processes addressing international and/or intercultural aspects. The module comprises lectures and seminars that include exercises and student contributions.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- global, intercultural and international processes within these profile courses and relevant theory pertaining to it, based on the highest level of research within these profile courses
- relevant cultural, social, political and economic developments, and trends in the study of cultural and/or communicative aspects within these profile courses
- theoretical knowledge of communication between cultures and social identity formation processes in the global world
- reflection on various approaches to the study of international and/or intercultural issues within these profile courses.
Skills
- the critical assessment, selection and application of relevant theories and methods to the study of intercultural and/or international processes pertaining to the chosen profile course in a globalisation context relating to cultural and communication processes
- communication of the topic set for the exam and the methodology for its analysis structuring a delimited and coherent written academic presentation.
Competences
- the delineation and analysis of international and/or intercultural communicative processes in a way that is independent and methodologically sound
- academic reflection on a scientific basis
- producing a written presentation of academic material in a clear, balanced and targeted manner
- within the selected academic profile, assuming independent continuation of personal academic development, employability and specialisation.
Type of instruction
Type of instruction is described in § 17 in the curriculum.
Exam
Prerequisite for enrollment for the exam
- It is a prerequisite for taking the “International Politics, Migration and Movements (Profile Course II)” exam that the student has submitted a synopsis of 1 standard page, in advance of the exam by the deadline set by the instructor.
Exams
| Name of exam | International Politics, Migration and Movements (Profile Course II) |
| Type of exam | Oral exam
The examination will take the form of an individual presentation
followed by a dialogue between the student and the examiners. The
topic of the examination is chosen by the student from a list of
topics from the courses offered within the chosen profile. The
examination will be based on a synopsis of 1 standard page.
Duration of examination: 20 minutes per student, including max. 10 minutes for the student’s presentation. |
| 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 | International politik, migration og bevægelser (Profilkursus II) |
| Module code | KACCG2214 |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Spring
|
| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Education owner | Master of Arts (MA) in Culture, Communication and Globalization |
| Study Board | Study Board of International and Cross‐Cultural Studies |
| Department | Department of Culture and Communication |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities |
