Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2018 - GSWS 312 D100

Immigrants, Women and Transnational Migration (4)

Class Number: 4297

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    15 units.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Examines the global division of labor where migrant women as well as immigrant women tend to be exploited in numerous forms, ranging from lack of citizenship rights and erosion of skills to the risk of sexual assault, due to immigration/migration and social policies of various countries. Students with credit for WS 320 Special Topics: Immigrant Women and Economic Security may not complete this course for further credit

COURSE DETAILS:

This course explores socio-economic-political conditions that are considered necessary for immigrant and migrants’ basic security for their development and full participation in the Canadian society. The concept of immigrant is used in a broad and comprehensive way – beyond the legal framework and “standard” societal perception. By exploring the growth and role of the state, this course also examines the history, development, and restructuring of immigration and settlement policies in Canada and how immigrants irrespective of genders, class, race, sexual orientation, age, nationality, ethnicity, and dis/ability have been affected by these policies.
Key objectives of the course are to:
· Examine immigration policies and practices in an era of neo-liberalism;
· Examine the growth and role of institutions in facilitating transnational migration and different forms of migrant workers including refugees;
· Explore the federal and provincial governments’ efforts to recognize immigrants’ credentials from countries of origin;
· Analyse the role of multiculturalism, citizenship, and social policies in immigrants’ and migrants’ lives;
· Explore effective strategies for facilitating full participation of immigrants that include Canadian youths, families, and “second generation” immigrants in Canada. The course intends to provide knowledge about history and growth of development of Canada as a state, various groups of immigrants’ socio-economic conditions, settlement patterns, and struggles in Canada that will hopefully prepare students to work in a diverse workplace

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

For more detailed information please see the GSWS website: http://www.sfu.ca/gsws/courses/Educational_Goals.html

Grading

  • One short paper and presentation (1000 words; 4 pages) 25%
  • Mid-term in-class exam (2 essays out of 3 pre-distributed questions a week earlier) 30%
  • Final paper and presentation (2000 words; 8-9 pages) 30%
  • Class attendance and participation 15%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

· Zaman, Habiba. 2012. Asian Immigrants in “Two Canadas”: Racialization, Marginalization and Deregulated Work. Halifax and Winnipeg: Fernwood Publishing.
· GSWS 312 E-copy articles

RECOMMENDED READING:

· Recommended Texts: A number of books are available in the library.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

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