Critical Cases in Ethnic and Migration Studies

Aim

After completion of the course the student shall on an advanced level, within the field of Ethnic and Migrations studies, be able to:

• relate theoretical and methodological knowledge to empirical cases,
• select, design and conduct an empirical case study,
• employ analytical tools relevant to the chosen case,
• present arguments and discuss conclusions.

Content

The course contains an overview, preliminary analysis and critical discussion of a selected case in Ethnic and Migration Studies. In collaboration with the teacher, students (individually or in groups) select one case, problem, event, literature, or the like, and provide a sketch on possible critical approaches or answers to it. Students present their cases orally and in writing.