SCY3310 - Population and Migration

Leader: Bob Birrell

Offered

Clayton Second semester 2007 (Day)

Synopsis

The unit examines

1. the determinants of fertility, mortality and internal migration in Australia,
2. the factors shaping Australian immigration policy since World War Two and the outcomes as regards country of origin, skill and other social characteristics of migrants, and
3. the migrant impact on Australian society, including inter ethnic relations.

Assessment

Essay (3000 words): 67%
Class project (1500 words): 33%
Third-year students will be expected to show more in depth understanding of population measures.

Contact hours

2 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week

Prohibitions

SCY2310