Duration
30h Th
Number of credits
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
In this course, we will study the theoretical debates surrounding the concepts of integration, diversity and multiculturalism in the field of migration studies. We will look at theories developed to analyse the issues and policies concerning the process of integration (understood as an emic notion) of people in migration situations, as well as the management of cultural diversity within given contexts. Lessons will focus on the following themes (more details will be provided at the beginning of the course): the reflexive turn in migration studies and its impact on the study of integration and diversity issues; the contested concept of integration; pathways to integration in Europe; culture and diversity; interculturalism and multiculturalism; superdiversity and intersectionality.
At the same time, attention will be paid to the analysis of individual and collective experiences in interaction with integration policies and diversity management measures, with a (non-exclusive) focus on the experience of international/foreign students in higher education institutions and on institutional policies and practices concerning issues of equality, diversity and inclusion.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
By the end of this course, students will have developed an in-depth theoretical knowledge of the concepts of integration, diversity and multiculturalism and the debates surrounding them, in order to be able to demonstrate their complexity, deconstruct them and make critical use of them in the analysis of issues in the field.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
As the course is given in English, a knowledge of this language is necessary both orally and in writing.
Taking the CEDEM MOOC on the Jobs@skills platform is highly recommended (Click here).
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
After a general introduction aimed at establishing the framework within which the course will evolve - in particular the points of attention and the epistemological and methodological posture that will be taken into account in the study of these concepts, starting from a reflexive and critical approach to migration studies - different ways in which the issues and policies relating to integration, diversity and multiculturalism have been apprehended will be presented through the analysis of a series of reference readings. The course consists of frontal lessons, reading and discussion of scientific articles, putting theory into perspective in relation to concrete examples of integration and diversity management policies (including, depending on the size of the group, practical exercises). The detailed lesson plan will be presented in the introductory lesson.
The course also includes practical exercises, such as benchmarking equity, diversity and inclusion policies in higher education, and organising and developing a focus group within the class on the experience of international students in higher education. The detailed lesson plan will be presented in the introductory lesson.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Further information:
Face-to-face classes, attendance and active participation are compulsory (in the event of professional constraints, please contact the teacher).
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- MyULiège
- Microsoft Teams
Further information:
Course materials will be uploaded to MyULiège. The course's Teams group will be used to facilitate group work and empirical exercises.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- Remote
written exam
Written work / report
Continuous assessment
Further information:
The assessment will be based both on active participation in class (5 points - 25%) and on the presentation of an analytical paper on the experience of international students in higher education institutions and institutional policies and practices relating to issues of equality, diversity and inclusion (15 points - 75%). During the introductory lesson, students will be given detailed instructions on how to participate in the learning activities carried out in class (readings, presentations, group discussions, exercises) and the examination paper.
Work placement(s)
No internship is foreseen
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
The course is given in the second term, schedule and room available via Celcat.
Contacts
Elsa Mescoli
E.Mescoli@uliege.be
Chargée de cours en Anthropologie des migrations
CEDEM - Centre d'études de l'ethnicité et des migrations
LASC - Laboratoire d'anthropologie sociale et culturelle
Université de Liège, Faculté des Sciences Sociales
Place des orateurs 3 (Quartier Agora), bât. 31, bte 24
4000 Liège - Belgique
Tél. : 00 32 4 366 30 51
https://www.cedem.uliege.be/cms/c_5198178/fr/cedem-elsa-mescoli
https://www.lasc.uliege.be/cms/c_3366094/en/mescoli-elsa https://orbi.uliege.be/simple-search?query=mescoli
Contact method: by email (with the possibility of making an appointment).
Association of one or more MOOCs
The MOOC entitled 'Migrations internationales : Comment les mobilités transforment les sociétés ? (H2)' is associated with this course.
Additional information:
it is recommended to follow the CEDEM MOOC on the Jobs@skills platform (Click here). .