mir320 - Theory and Methods in Migration Studies (Vollständige Modulbeschreibung)

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Learning Outcomes (LO)#
upon completion of the module students will have gained
(LO 5) gained experiences in designing and addressing complex and original research ques-tions and be able to independently evaluate research processes and results;
(LO 6) acquired competence to evaluate the relevance of disciplinary as well as multi-/inter-/transdisciplinary approaches to specific research questions including the ability to position his/her own work in the field of studies and its emerging issues;
(LO 7) developed an understanding of theories, concepts and policies related to at least one of the programme’s foci (i.e. gender, diversity and intersectionality; development, conflict and justice; representation and knowledge production; education and citizenship) and acknowledg-es their cross-cutting and strategic relevance in the field of migration and intercultural rela-tions;
(LO 8) gained up-to-date expert knowledge in a specific area linking his/her disciplinary with transdisciplinary perspectives and specifying his/her individual profile;
(LO 10) enhanced proficiency in several languages, applied in research, interaction in the field and academic writing, thus further accentuating his/her bi-/multilingual profile;
(LO 11) practical expertise to present and structure an argument in academic English based on enhanced reading and writing skills in various genres;
(LO 14) developed competence in self-management including the ability to prioritize, set goals and make decisions in individual and group work processes;
(LO 15) the ability to identify and critique discriminating forms of verbal and non-verbal communication, reflecting power relations and his/her own biases aiming at self-reflective in-teraction;
(LO 16) developed competence to initiate, lead and/or participate in team work in in-ter/transcultural contexts orienting themselves in unfamiliar areas, countries and contexts.

The activities are tailored to the interests and expectations of the EMMIR students coming to Oldenburg; one main goal of the module is to develop a comprehensive MA dissertation proposal, if possible based on the research undertaken during the internship. The module is designed for EMMIR students intending to pursue an academic or research career after their graduation. It focuses on issues related to universities or other research institutions as work environment. Students are actively involved in activities connected to research and other academic projects pursued e.g. by the Working Group “Migration – Gender – Politics” or the research cluster “Transculturality and Cultural Mobility” at the School of Linguistics and Cultural Studies. There is also the option to participate in other relevant classes at the University of Oldenburg in the School of Linguistics and Cultural Studies (FK III) and the Center for Migration, Education and Cultural Studies (CMC).

see syllabus

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submission of final paper end of semester

Active participation and reflection pages as per syllabus
Final paper (4,000 words)