Program Overview

Course Overview

The course POLS 352, He Mātai Hekenga, he Mātai Tuakiritanga, or Migration and Identity, examines the implications of immigration and increasing diversity for political processes and outcomes in contemporary societies. It focuses on how the politics of migration and identity intersect, drawing on examples from Europe, the Americas, and the Asia-Pacific.

Course Details

• Dates: 24 February 2025 to 22 June 2025
• Starts: Trimester 1
• Fees:
  • NZ$1,090.60 for domestic students
  • NZ$5,560.00 for international students
• Lecture Start Times: Friday, 11.00am
• Campus: Kelburn
• Estimated Workload: Approximately 200 hours or 11.8 hours per week for 17 weeks
• Points: 20 points

Entry Restrictions

• Prerequisites: 40 points from POLS or INTP 200-299 or GLBL 201
• Corequisites: None
• Restrictions: Students who have passed POLS 3 cannot take this course

Taught By

The course is taught by the School of History, Philosophy, Political Science and International Relations, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Disclaimer

This course outline may be subject to change.

Key Dates

Important dates, including mid-trimester teaching breaks, can be found on the University's key dates calendar. Assessment dates will be announced once the course has begun.

About This Course

This course is delivered primarily in-person, with lecture-based content recorded. However, not all class activities will be suitable for recording, and students are expected to attend campus for the final test. Some assessments can be submitted online.

Course Learning Objectives

Students who pass this course should be able to:

1. Explain key concepts and theories in the study of the politics of migration and identity and apply them to real-world political questions.
2. Critically analyze theoretical, empirical, and normative contributions to the literature on the politics of migration and identity.
3. Conduct research using appropriate primary and secondary sources on migration and identity.
4. Research and analyze aspects of the politics of migration and identity, presenting findings in clear written form.

How This Course Is Taught

The course comprises three hours of contact time per week, including lecture-based content, group discussions, student-led activities, periodic guest speakers, and activities to develop research and writing skills. The allocation of time across these activities will vary each week.

Assessment

• Final Test: 25%
• Autobiographical Reflection Paper: 5%
• Class Contribution: 20%
• Essay Proposal: 10%
• Research Essay: 40%

Lecture Times and Rooms

Lecture times are from 24 February 2025 to 22 June 2025, Fridays at 11.00am, at the Kelburn campus.

What You'll Need to Get

No specific texts or equipment are required for this course.

Past Versions of This Course

Older versions of this course may be accessible through the course archive.