SCY3310 - Population and migration

Leader(s): Dharma Arunachalam

Offered

Clayton Second semester 2009 (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

Written work: 90%
Tutorial participation and presentation: 10%

Contact hours

2 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week

Prohibitions

SCY2310