School Of Social Sciences And PsychologySociology of Ethnicity and MigrationWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 101320.2
Discipline: SOCIOLOGY
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Foundation Sociology units
Equivalent Units
B2947 - Sociology of Migration, B3962 - Sociology of Ethnic Relations
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Successful completion of 80 credit points or 101336 - Introduction to Sociology.
About this Unit
Using contemporary and historical sociological accounts of migration and ethnicity, this unit analyses the social, cultural and economic impact of international migration, with specific reference to Australia. It further introduces students to major sociological issues, both theoretical and empirical, relating to the construction of migrant groups, ethnic identity, ethnicity, ethnic conflict and cooperation in society.