MOBILITY WORK AND SOCIETY: MOBILE LIVES WITHIN AND ACROSS BORDERS

SOC2SOM

2019

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Mobility and migration are increasingly transforming work, travel, consumption and social relations in the 21st century. Different constellations of physical and virtual mobility and immobility, proximity and distance shape everyday experiences of work and life overall. This subject introduces students to key dimensions of mobility and immobility and their challenges and opportunities in contemporary society. Case studies include internal and international labour migration; daily travel and tourism; transnational work and family lives; restrictions, representations and politics of mobility. Students will develop a critical understanding of the ways in which movements of people, goods and media shape contemporary society.

School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Martina Boese

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: 30 credit points from first year subjects

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Identify, understand and analyse key issues, concepts theories and debates related to the contemporary movements of people, goods and ideas in different social contexts

Activities:: Online tests Online discussion
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

02. Demonstrate a sociological understanding of the social practices and politics associated with diverse mobilities

Activities:: Online tests Online discussion
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

03. Communicate effectively an understanding of sociological concepts and theories regarding mobilties

Activities:: Online discussion Oral presentation Research essay
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

04. Demonstrate an ability to apply theories, concepts and evidence to sociological questions about mobilities

Activities:: Online discusion Research essay
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

05. Demonstrate an ability to evaluate evidence and compare interpretations in order to develop coherent arguments and formulate conclusions

Activities:: Research essay
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

06. Conduct critical research on issues related to mobilities

Activities:: Research essay
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

Bendigo, 2019, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Martina Boese

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%	ILO*
10 weekly online tests (equivalent to 1000 words)	Each test covers the content of a weekly online module. The tests are held in Weeks 2-11	20	01
5 online discussion entries (amounting to a total of 1,000 words)	Online entries need to be submitted through the online discussion forum in 5 different calendar weeks and draw on that week's required readings. If students submit more than 5, the best 5 will be considered for the assessment.	10	01, 02, 03, 04
Research essay (2000 words)		50	03, 04, 05, 06
4 critical reflection on required reading (equivalent to 1000 words)	One critical reflection on one of the required readings of that week needs to be prepared in writing and brought to the tutorial as a contribution to the discussion. Possible submission dates are weeks 2-11.	20	02, 03

Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Blended