We live in an age of migration. In 2020, the International Organisation for Migration reported that there were nearly 272 million international migrants...

Migration and Society - Eastern Europe and Beyond (SESS0085)

We live in an age of migration. In 2020, the International Organisation for Migration reported that there were nearly 272 million international migrants worldwide and 79.5 million people who were forcibly displaced.

What do these numbers signify globally?
	What do they mean for the region of Eastern Europe and Russia?
	How has migration been theorised in the broader social sciences?
	Is migration a new phenomenon?
	How do different governments and international agencies attempt to govern migration?
	What are the everyday experiences of migration by people on the move, as well as the societies who host them?
This module will address these questions by situating migration within broader social, historical and political contexts. In order to gain a comprehensive understanding of human mobility, it conceives of migration as an intrinsic part of broader processes of development, social change and globalisation, instead of as a ‘problem to be solved’. Drawing on empirical and theoretical work, this module will consider some contradictions and continuities in the way migration has been understood in social science scholarship.

This option complements the comprehensive programme of the Sociology modules at the undergraduate level at SSEES by introducing the students to some central themes in the sociology of migration scholarship, drawing on examples of historical and contemporary migration processes in Eastern Europe and Russia.

BUILDING MENTAL HEALTH RESILIENCE IN EDUCATION

In this module, you will be supported to critically reflect on applications of research into mental health and learn about ways to develop psychological...

Building Mental Health Resilience in Education  (PHDE0085)

In this module, you will be supported to critically reflect on applications of research into mental health and learn about ways to develop psychological resilience. Engagement with content will be through online/offline activities, readings, and group work, all of which is designed to increase introspection and mental wellbeing. Uniquely, this module will explore how cultural factors have an impact on mental health, its expression and coping methods, and the ways in which this topic has been researched globally. You will also learn about Positive Psychology, a field in psychology that uses empirical evidence to investigate optimal human functioning in order to identify ways in which people can lead a meaningful and fulfilling life. It also aims to increase wellbeing by offering interventions to prevent common mental health difficulties such as depression and anxiety. By the end of the module, you will have had opportunities to explore strategies that can build psychological resilience and evaluate the empirical evidence related to them. You will also be able to discuss and share the diverse factors that impact mental health and how this knowledge can be applied in settings such as education. 

Note: Completing this module does not offer you accreditation to practice counselling.