Group work on case study - migration policy

6 Abril 2018, 14:00 • Jennifer Leigh Mcgarrigle Montezuma de Carvalho

International Migration and Integration in Europe 2017/2018 Case study and presentation guidelines 

 

Analyze and discuss migration policies and modes of integration in one European country (defined in the practical class). 

 

Key questions Why, how and with what effects has your particular case-study country developed immigration policies? How have they tried to ‘integrate’ migrant newcomers (immigrant policies)? 

 

Key output 15 minute (max.) group presentation (Week 9-13 April & week 16-20 April) 

 

Work methodology 

Work should we conducted in small groups. 

Two practical classes (week 19-23 of March and week 4-6th April) will be dedicated to group work. 

You must come prepared to work (evaluation will include the process and not just the end result!). It is fundamental that each group member takes equal responsibility for conducting the work. 

Planning is fundamental. 

The following steps might help you coordinate your work: 1. Establish group guidelines (try to understand the strengths and preferred ways of working of the members of your group). Try to recognise that everyone has an opinion and that individuals have different methods of working and learning. 2. It can be helpful to appoint a group leader or a scribe who records the groups activity 3. Discuss the objectives of the case study to achieve a shared understanding of what is being asked. 4. Discuss how you will approach the task (brainstorm to create ideas, plans and tasks for your group). 5. Decide on specific tasks and allocate them to individuals or subgroups. Be clear on tasks in order to prevent duplication. The subdivision of the problem or topic into smaller tasks may already be apparent. However, it may be necessary for you to read around the topic first to help with the division of the tasks/ identification of particular interests. 6. Each group member has responsibility and accountability for their task within an agreed deadline. (Adapted U. of Birmingham) (Presentation + participation = 20% final grade)