Migration and Citizenship | Malmö University

Course offered as a part of a programme

Migration and Citizenship

Course offered as a part of a programme, Master’s level

15 hp

Malmö daytime 100%

29 March 2021 - 6 June 2021

Full tuition fee: 20000 SEK

About the course

The course presents current themes in the field of international migration connected to citizenship issues and political incorporation of immigrants and ethnic minorities in receiving societies. Theories of international migration and theories of political integration as well as current issues around migration and citizenship policies and their consequences will be dealt with from various social sciences disciplines. The student will be given a chance to critically read and discuss current research.

This course is offered as part of a programme:

International Migration and Ethnic Relations, Master's Programme (Two-Year)

Course content

The course presents current themes in the field of international migration connected to citizenship issues and political incorporation of immigrants and ethnic minorities in receiving societies. Theories of international migration and theories of political integration as well as current issues around migration and citizenship policies and their consequences will be dealt with, drawing on various disciplines within the social sciences. The student will be given a chance to critically read and discuss current research.

Syllabus spring 2021

Admission requirements

Bachelor degree in social sciences or humanities + the equivalent of English course B.

Course literature

Course literature and other teaching materials

Joppke, C. (2010) Citizenship and Immigration. Cambridge: Polity Press (200 pp) – Required reading
Koopmans, R., Statham, P., Giugni, M. and Passy, F. (2005) Contested Citizenship, Immigration and Cultural Diversity in Europe. Minneapolis/London: University of Minnesota Press (250 pp) – Required reading
Shachar, A., Bauböck, R., Bloemraad, I. and Vink, M. (eds.) (2017) The Oxford Handbook of Citizenship. Oxford: Oxford University Press – Selected chapters.
Journal articles (ca 500 pp).

Additional books, articles and electronic sources will be selected by the individual student for the paper assignment.

Course evaluation

All students are offered an opportunity to give oral or written feedback at the end of the course. A summary of the results will be made available. The students are also given a possibility to offer feedback through the course council.