SC526-7-SP-CO:
Citizenship, International Migration and Human Rights
2024/25
Sociology and Criminology
Colchester Campus
Spring
Postgraduate: Level 7
Current
Monday 13 January 2025
Friday 21 March 2025
20
06 February 2024
Requisites for this module
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MA L31112 Migration Studies
This module is an introduction to major theoretical approaches and substantive issues in the current sociological thinking on citizenship, with a view on the postwar reconfigurations of the nation-state and citizenship via globalization and the expansion of transnational framework of human rights.
Substantively, the seminar explores the contemporary processes that underline the inclusions and exclusions in the body of citizenry: territorial and cultural closure of the nation, expansion of individual (human) rights and privileges, immigration and incorporation of diversity, European citizenship, globalization of economy and markets, and the transnationalization of normativity, actors, and claims for citizenship.
The aims of this module are:
- To orient students to recent conceptualizations, and theoretical and research issues in the field.
- To stimulate further research on the topics to be covered in the course.
- To explore the contemporary processes that underline the inclusions and exclusions in the body of citizenry: territorial and cultural closure of the nation, expansion of individual (human) rights and privileges, immigration and incorporation of diversity, European citizenship, globalization of economy and markets, and the transnationalization of normativity, actors, and claims for citizenship.
By the end of this module, students will be expected to be able to:
- Embrace various theoretical approaches and substantive issues in the current sociological thinking on citizenship, with a view on the post-war reconfigurations of the nation-state and citizenship via globalization and the expansion of the transnational framework of human rights.
Academic Support Hours
Dr Carlos Gigoux (Module Convenor) has weekly academic support hours during term time. Feel free to email him to arrange a Zoom meeting if you would like to discuss any particular concerns and/or ideas about your work in SC526.
Expectations
You are expected to read the required readings before the seminar, so you can fully participate in the discussion. Also, when required you are expected to watch the films or documentaries suggested before the seminar.
You are always welcome to contact any of the lecturers delivering the seminars by email to discuss further aspects of the themes covered in the seminars.
This module will be delivered via:
- One 2-hour seminar each week.
Attendance in person is expected.
The above list is indicative of the essential reading for the course.
The library makes provision for all reading list items, with digital provision where possible, and these resources are shared between students.
Further reading can be obtained from this module's
reading list.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Reading Response 1 - 2,250 words |
26/02/2025 |
50% |
| Coursework |
Reading Response 2 - 2,250 words |
30/04/2025 |
50% |
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Carlos Gigoux Gramegna, email: cgigou@essex.ac.uk.
Dr Carlos Gigoux Gramegna
socpgtad@essex.ac.uk
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No
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Prof Benjamin Bradford
University College London
Professor
Dr Luke Yates
University of Manchester
Senior Lecturer in Sociology
Available via Moodle
Of 9 hours, 9 (100%) hours available to students:
0 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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