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| SOCI0004-1 | Migration Policies and Multiculturalism in the European Union
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| Duration : | 30h Th |
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| Number of credits : |
| Master en sciences politiques, orientation générale, à finalité spécialisée en administration publique, 1st year | | 5 |
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| Master en sciences politiques, orientation générale, à finalité spécialisée en administration publique, 2nd year | | 5 |
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| Master en sciences politiques, orientation générale, à finalité spécialisée en politiques européennes, 1st year | | 5 |
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| Master en sciences politiques, orientation générale, à finalité spécialisée en politiques européennes, 2nd year | | 5 |
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| Master en sciences politiques, orientation générale, à finalité spécialisée en relations internationales, 1st year | | 5 |
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| Master en sciences politiques, orientation générale, à finalité spécialisée en relations internationales, 2nd year | | 5 |
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| Master en sciences politiques, à finalité spécialisée en science, technologie et société, 1st year | | 5 |
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| Extra courses intended for exchange students (Erasmus, ...) | | 5 |
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| Master in Anthropology, in-depth approach, 1st year | | 6 |
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| Master in Anthropology, Teaching Focus, 1st year | | 6 |
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| Master in Anthropology, specialized approach in applied anthropology, 1st year | | 6 |
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| Master en anthropologie, à finalité spécialisée en anthropologie des dynamiques sociales et du développement, 1st year | | 6 |
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| Master in Labour Sciences, Professional Focus, 1st year | | 6 |
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| Lecturer : | Sonia Gsir, Marco Martiniello |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| English language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the first semester, review in January |
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Course contents :
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| Western European states have been de facto countries have been de facto countries of immigration for a long time. Most Member States of the European Union are multiethnic and multicultural even though they are sometimes reluctant to accept their diversity. Immigration policy and the management of ethno-cultural diversity have become key issues both nationally and in the process of European integration.
The course "Migration policies and multiculturalism in the European Union" examines some of the main issues related to migration, multiculturalism and racism in the European Union. The main objective is that students are able to theorize the relationship between the strategies of the state and the European Union supranational institutions towards migrant and ethnic minorities groups on the one hand, and the various experiences and responses of these groups, on the other hand. Issues of identity, citizenship, inclusion and exclusion are central to the analysis, which is transdisciplinary (political science, sociology, history, anthropology, law, etc.).
The course begins with a general introduction. It goes on with an overview of post-war migration in Western Europe from 1945 to present days by stressing the main trends, theories and debates on labour migration, on family reunion, on irregular migration, on East-West migration and on the explosion of the asylum crisis. We then examine immigration policies in Europe and we document the gradual move towards a common immigration and asylum policy in the European Union. "Models" of integration and integration policies in the European states are also examined. Reference is made here to several Member States of the EU. Crucial to the process of inclusion are nationality and citizenship policies. The issue of political participation and representation of immigrants is also discussed. We will also examine the links between migration in Europe and the global economic crisis. Before examining anti-discrimination policies, and in particular affirmative action and political issues, including anti-racism, it is important to review theoretical and ideological approaches to racism, discrimination, segregation, exclusion and post-colonialism. Before the general conclusion, we will also question the concept of borders focusing on the practices at the Southern edges of the European Union. The course concludes with a consideration of the future of the European Union as a post-ethnic Europe based on a multicultural citizenship. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| The main concern is that students are able to theorize the relationship between the strategies of the state and the European Union supranational institutions towards migrant and ethnic minorities groups on the one hand, and the various experiences and responses of these groups, on the other hand. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| A good passive and active knowledge of English is a requirement as well as some education in the social sciences, humanities or political science |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| The sessions will be of 2 types. One type of session will comprise a presentation by the instructor followed by a general discussion. In other sessions participants in the course will be asked to launch the discussion. The active involvement of all participants will be expected in all sessions. Preparatory reading is essential throughout the course. Presentations and discussions are hold in English. In addition, the students are required to attend a series of lectures to be given by international experts and organized by the Centre for Ethnic and Migration Studies (CEDEM). The programme will be circulated in due course.
PRESENCE IN CLASS IS REQUIRED |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| A readings file will be available before the beginning of the course at the Presses de l'ULg on the Sart-Tilman Campus. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| A written examination will be organized in January 2015. In the second session, the examination will be oral. The criteria of evaluation is the ability to theorize the relationship between the strategies of the state and the European Union supranational institutions towards migrant and ethnic minorities groups on the one hand, and the various experiences and responses of these groups, on the other hand. The participation to the class discussion will be also evaluated on a rank from 0 to 4 points. |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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| Week 1 (18/09/2014) General introduction
Week 2 (25/09/2014) Post-war migration in Western Europe. Trends and debates.
Week 3 (2/10/2014) A common immigration and asylum policy, a gradual move
Week 4 (9/10/2014) Models of integration and integration policies in Europe
Week 5 (16/10/2014) Nationality and citizenship: policies and politics: EU citizenship and the rest
Week 6 (23/10/2014) NO CLASS
Week 7 (30/10/2014) The political participation and representation of immigrants and their offspring in Europe
Week 8 (6/11/2014) Migration and the economic crisis (JM Lafleur)
Week 9 (13/11/2014) Racism, ethnic and racial discrimination, post-colonialism (S. Demart)
Week 10 (20/11/2014) Antidiscrimination policies + "Everyday encounters with discrimination: Romanians in London and Paris" (C. Paraschivescu)
Week 11 (27/11/2014) "Old borders never die, they just get rearranged" (G. Marx): Policing EU's external borders in the Mediterranean" ( L. Bernes)
Week 12 (4/12/2014) conclusion
Week 13 (11/12/2014) NO CLASS
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Contacts :
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| teacher:Marco Martiniello (M.Martiniello@ulg.ac.be; 30.40)
substitute teacher: Sonia Gsir (Sonia.Gsir@ulg.ac.be) 043663051
Secretary:
Stéphanie Pironnet (S. Pironnet@ulg.ac.be)
VERY USEFUL:
www.cedem/ulg.ac.be |
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