Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate - Unit

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 (2500 words): 50%
Examination (2 hours): 50%

Chief examiner(s)

A/Prof Dharma Arunachalam

Contact hours

2 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Sociology

Prohibitions

SCY3310