Migration, Gender, Work (EMM224)
Migration as a gendered process - deeply embedded in the structures of different forms of work and exploitation - will be studied from historical and contemporary perspective in the context of different world regions regarding structural social determinants that are keys for comprehending the importance of work and gender in migration processes.
Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
EMM224
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
6
Semester tution start
Spring
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring
Language of instruction
English
Content
Migration as a gendered process - deeply embedded in the structures of different forms of work and exploitation - will be studied from historical and contemporary perspective in the context of different world regions regarding structural social determinants that are keys for comprehending the importance of work and gender in migration processes.
Apart from theoretical and historical background, the testimonies of migrants will be the basis for analysis. Personal life stories, testimonies and experiences of migrants are essential to study the role of gender and work in the migration context.
Lectures, workshops and reading groups will provide an in-depth insight into the topics of: restructuring of gender roles; “feminization of migration”; global care work and transnational parenthood; identity (re)constructions; trafficking and other forms of moving for work; self-reflexivity and the ideological position of the student/researcher.
Learning outcome
Students will have acquired:
- Knowledge of and sensitivity for power relations as reflected in culturalism, racism or nationalism,
- knowledge of crucial and urgent problems of the contemporary world - growing cultural complexity and new expectations of social justice in relation to this phenomenon,
- an understanding of identity formation,
- knowledge on gender concepts, strategies and policies in a variety of cultural/national contexts
The class will in addition cover EMMIR learning outcomes 2, 3, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13 and 14 together with the other modules.
Required prerequisite knowledge
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final paper | 1/1 | Letter grades |
Requirements and assignments
• Students are required to read the texts connected to the lecture’s topics from this syllabus one week before the beginning of the course.
• They are required to prepare a short history of the feminist movement in their respective countries that will be presented and discussed at the workshop on April 8.
• Students are required to attend and to actively participate in all scheduled classes and workshops. Class attendance of 75% is a prerequisite to pass the module. Students are required to inform the lecturer about their absence prior to the start of each class.
• A final paper draft is to be presented in the last day of lectures to be discussed with the professor and students. Draft should include the research question, basic structure and tentative bibliography (minimum 5 references).
• Final paper (4000 words) is the final exam and should address the themes discussed during the module. Students are encouraged to choose the topic for their final paper according to their final thesis research interest, but make sure that the paper demonstrates the use and understanding of the obligatory readings.
Grading criteriaThe grade consists of active participation at lectures and workshops (40%) and the final paper (60%). For the grading scale see Study and Examination Regulations for the European Master in Migration and Intercultural Relations.
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Mirjam Milharčič HladnikStudy Adviser:
Kjetil EndresenMethod of work
Workload: 180 hours
Contact hours: 38 hours
Reading: 45 hours
Assignments: 97 hours