SCY3310

Population and migration

(ART)

Bob Birrell

8 points + 2 hours per week + Second semester + Clayton + Prohibition: COS3310

Synopsis: Topics include (a) the determinants of fertility, mortality and internal migration in Australia, (b) the factors shaping Australian immigration policy since World War Two and the outcome as regards country of origin, skill and other social characteristics of migrants, and (c) the migrant impact on Australian society, including inter ethnic relations, the /multicultural0 challenge and class relationships.

Assessment: Essay based on a class presentation (2000 words): 40% + Essay (4000 words): 60%