MINF6400 Integration in Work and Education Course description

Gradert skala A-F.

Del 1 En intern sensor.

Del 2 To interne sensorer.

Ekstern sensur brukes jevnlig.

Have an understanding of the meaning of work life and education for integration of migrants in Norway. Have an understanding of inclusion and exclusion mechanisms in Norway-s labour markets and education systems.

Knowledge

The student has knowledge of

• how work life functions in connection with various migrant groups
• discrimination and how various types of discrimination can be overcome
• the Introduction Programme and other measures for increasing integration of migrants into work life
• work possibilities for migrants from the EEA-area
• vulnerability tied to unemployment for migrant groups
• the risk of marginalization for those on the periphery of work life
• the intersectional effects of gender, class and ethnicity
• alternative approaches for evaluating integration measures

Skills

The student is able to

• understand recent shifts in the labor market impacting migrants
• account for challenges tied to the risk of marginalization for those on the periphery of work life
• see challenges tied to the differing educational pathways available to migrants

General competence

The student will be able to

• reflect over the meaning of work and education for integration into Norwegian society
• understand the role of work life as a social arena in connection with various migrant groups
• critical reflect over relevant mechanisms in society that might lead to inclusion or exclusion of immigrants in the labour market and educational system

The course is based on lectures, class exercises, homework assignments and literature. Students are expected to actively participate in the course meetings, with an emphasis on dialogue.

None

Assessment will take place in the form of an individual assignment of maximum eight pages, given as a home exam over three days (72 hours).

All available written material. Citation of sources and references will be required.

Grading scale A to F.

The exam papers will be assessed by an internal and an external examiner. A selection of at least 25% of the exam papers will be assessed by two examiners. The grades awarded to exam papers assessed by the external and internal examiner will be used to determine the level of all exam papers.