AMIS: Researching Migration - Methodological Approaches
Course content
This course introduces key methodological debates in migration studies through lectures and hands-on engagement with a range of research methods. We will explore approaches such as participant observation, interviews, and historical analysis to examine how migration can be studied interdisciplinarily. Experts from various fields will share insights from their research practice and current projects. Throughout the course, we will critically reflect on our own positionality, the strengths and limitations of different methods and units of analysis, and ethical dilemmas such as working with vulnerable groups and individuals or handling sensitive data. Combining readings, lectures, discussions, and practical workshops, this course equips students with the tools to conduct migration research critically and self-reflexively while developing their methodological skills according to their interests.
Exam code: HMGK03291E
Advanced Migration Studies
Lectures, group activities and 'laboratory workshops'.
Allen, William L., and Carlos Vargas-Silva, eds. 2024. Handbook of Research Methods in Migration. Second edition. Edward Elgar Publishing.
A complete literature list will be made available at the start of the semester.
This course is only available to Full Degree Students at Advanced Migration Studies and Erasmus Students visiting through an agreement with Advanced Migration Studies (EuMIGS Partners).
Full Degree Students at Advanced Migration Studies: 1st year students will be registered by the administration. Others regsiter via the SelfService.
Erasmus Students visiting through an agreement with Advanced Migration Studies (EuMIGS Partners): apply for courses in Mobility Online. Questions regarding course registration should be directed to visitingstudents@hum.ku.dk.
- ECTS
- 15 ECTS
- Type of assessment
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Written assignmentRequirement to attend classes under invigilation
- Type of assessment details
- 2022-curriculum:
Take home-assigment, set subject, following active class participation. 4-5 standard pages. One week is given to complete the assignment.
The active class participation consists of 2-4 group-based semester assignments of 2-3 standard pages each. - Aid
- All aids allowed
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- No external censorship
- Exam period
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December/January
- Re-exam
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Conducted in the same manner as the original exam.
Exam in case of non-approved active student participation:Take-home assigment with a set subject. 16-20 standard pages. One week is given to complete the assignment.
Criteria for exam assessment
Please find the relevant curriculum at:
- Category
- Hours
- Class Instruction
- 56
- Preparation
- 203
- Exam Preparation
- 130
- English
- 389
Kursusinformation
- Language
- English
- Course number
- HMGK03291U
- ECTS
- 15 ECTS
- Programme level
- Full Degree Master
- Duration
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1 block
- Placement
- Autumn
- Schedulegroup
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See Schedule link
Migration Studies - Methods and Disciplines lectures will take place from around mid-October until the end of the semester - Studyboard
- Study Board of Archaeology, Ethnology, Greek & Latin, History
Contracting department
- SAXO-Institute - Archaeology, Ethnology, Greek & Latin, History
Contracting faculty
- Faculty of Humanities
Course Coordinator
- Fabio Heupel Santos (12-6d68697076357a68757b767a476f7c7435727c356b72)
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