Diaspora Politics in Transnational Space | PAIR2019

Module overview

A sample of topics addressed in this module includes: a) theoretical approaches to the subject; b) the redefinition of the notions of sovereignty, borders, citizenship, and national identity; c) the role and mobilization of diasporas as transnational political actors; d) sending and receiving states’ strategies to engage with people on the move; e) the emergence of public-private political partnerships across borders; f) the links and tensions between foreign policy and diaspora politics, and g) the record and prospects of international cooperation in this policy area.

This module is also available as PAIR3028 or PAIR6033.

Linked modules

Pre-requisites: PAIR1001 or PAIR1004

Aims and Objectives

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

Critically evaluate related debates
Analyse and apply the main theories and concepts concerning transnational diaspora politics.

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

Build on case studies across regions to access policy alternatives
Critically evaluate related debates

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

Build on case studies across regions to assess policy alternatives
Engage with ongoing discussions about political aspects of human mobility
Critically evaluate related debates

Syllabus

The syllabus presents the goals, organisation, assessment methods, schedule and reading list of the module, together with marking criteria, a summary of important dates, links to resources and the university policies.

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

2 hours of lectures per week. All will be recorded and posted on Blackboard. Lectures will be delivered either face to face or online only depending upon University and Public Health England Guidance at the time. Total of 24 hours of lectures (2 hours per week X 12 weeks) per module.

Weekly student participation in online discussion boards. 1 hour per week delivered asynchronously. (1 hour X 12 weeks)

Study time
Type	Hours
Independent Study	114
Teaching	36
Total study time	150

Resources & Reading list

General Resources

Examples Include:. Book chapters Journal articles Access to online library search & blackboard Computer facilities

Assessment

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Discussion board activity	25%
Research proposal	25%
Research project	50%

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Essay	100%

Repeat

An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Essay	100%

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External