Duration
30h Th
Number of credits
Lecturer
Substitute(s)
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
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 particular in the process of European integration. The course "European Immigration Policy" examines some of the main issues related to migration in the European Union.
The main objective is to provide students a critical overview of the development of a European immigration policy (historical background, main actors and institutions, EU policy-making, main debates, challenges and instruments).
The course will consist in a series of sessions including a general theoretical introduction, an overview of post-war migration in Western Europe from 1945 to present days by stressing the main trends, theories and frames of immigration policies, the development of a common migration policy, the external dimension of EU migration policy, etc. The course will also explore the future of migration in the EU through future scenarios and participative and interactive tools to stimulate forward-looking.
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.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
At the end of this course, the students should be able to
- understand how and why a European immigration policy has been developed
- deconstruct the public debate on these questions and argument their own position within it;
- develop cross-cutting knowledge and increase their capacity to put into perspective the different aspects of migration policy including through forward-looking discussions
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
A good passive and active knowledge of English is a requirement as well as some education in the social sciences, humanities or political science.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
participative methods including the migration discussion toolkit developed by the Joint Research Centre (JRC)
guest experts
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Most sessions will be face-to-face comprise a presentation by followed by working groups discussions. The active involvement of all students will be expected in all sessions. Presentations and discussions are hold in English.
Organisational adjustments related to the current health context
The course could be adapted due to the measures linked to cocid pandemics
Recommended or required readings
All readings will be made available online
Assessment methods and criteria
Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.
A written examination will be organized in January 2021. In the second session, the examination will likewise be written. 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.The exam accounts for 15 out of 20 marks, 5 marks will appointed on the basis of class work.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
absences should be justified (by email) to the teacher
Monday, 16:00-18:00
Presence required
Contacts
Dr. Sonia Gsir: Sonia.Gsir@uliege.be