Duration
30h Th
Number of credits
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
This course is designed to familiarize students with the topics of citizenship and political participation of migrants and ethnic minorities. It will take a comparative approach, primarily focusing on European countries, while also incorporating practical examples from other countries around the world. Students will learn different concepts and theories in the field of international migration, citizenship, and political engagement of immigrant-origin groups. In particular, we will discuss the diverse motivations, modes and channels through which immigrant-origin minorities mobilize politically in their countries of origin and residence. Additionally, students attending this course will engage in discussions regarding the evolution of policies on migrant enfranchisement and citizenship acquisition, while examining the implications of minority mobilization at the local, national and transnational levels.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
This course is designed to help students acquire the following skills:
- Read and discuss scientific literature in sociology and political science;
- Understand the normative and empirical implications regarding the active engagement of immigrant and ethnic minorities in the political sphere of their countries of origin and residence;
- Develop and articulate a critical discourse on this topic;
- Conduct a literature review that puts in dialogue different scientific perspectives on the same research topic;
- Collect and analyse empirical material through a combination of data sources;
- Academic writing;
- Planning and time management;
- Working independently and as part of a team.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
The course is taught in English. Students are expected to have a good understanding of the language.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The course combines lectures and in-class exercises that require students' active participation with activities done at home (preparatory readings, a Collaborative Real-World Case Analysis). It is essential that students attend the lectures and complete the requirements on a timely basis.
Before lectures, students are expected to:
- Use the list of course readings posted on MyULiege "Support de cours" to prepare for class discussions and for Critical Reading Debates.
- Participate actively in class discussions and Critical Reading Debates;
- Prepare for and participate in an Interactive Minority Participation Lab;
- Work in groups to submit and orally present a Collaborative Real-World Case Analysis.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Further information:
The course is interactive and requires the active engagement of students in class discussions. Some lectures also count with the participation of external guests. They may also be given in a hybrid mode or fully online via video-conference, depending on the lecturer's instructions.
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- MyULiège
Further information:
The course material will be put on MyUliege under "Support de cours". Students will receive more information regarding the list of preparatory readings during the first course sessions.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
- Remote
written exam
Written work / report
Continuous assessment
Further information:
The evaluation is based on three elements:
1) Preparatory readings and Critical Reading Debates (4 points, worth 20% of the final grade)
Students will receive a list of readings to help them prepare for the various topics discussed in class. During the semester, they will also work in groups to prepare and lead Critical Reading Debates in class, based on the arguments, evidence, and perspectives raised in specific publications from the reading list. Each group will prepare and lead one Critical Reading Debate, and all students are expected to participate actively in the debates. Further guidelines and the debate schedule will be provided in class.
2) Active participation in class and an Interactive Minority Participation Lab (6 points, worth 30% of the final grade)
Students are expected to use the preparatory readings to actively participate in class discussions. In addition, students will also prepare for and participate in an Interactive Minority Participation Lab to be organised during the semester. The Lab is designed to deepen and assess students' understanding of the challenges, opportunities, and strategies surrounding minority political engagement and citizenship acquisition through interactive simulation of advocacy, negotiation, and policymaking scenarios. Further details regarding the preparation and schedule of the Interactive Minority Participation Lab will be provided in class.
3) Group work for submission and oral presentation of a Collaborative Real-World Case Analysis (10 points, worth 50% of the final grade)
During the semester, students are expected to work in groups to produce and orally present Collaborative Real-World Case Analyses of approximately 4,000 words each (excluding the cover page, references, footnotes, bibliography, annexes, etc.). Each Case Analysis shall comparatively and critically examine real-world examples of minorities' political inclusion, drawing on the concepts, theoretical perspectives, and empirical approaches introduced in class. The decisions regarding the composition of the groups and the specific cases to be analysed by each group will be determined in consultation with the lecturer. The submission and presentation of the Case Analyses shall be done during the exam period. Further guidelines will be provided during the first lecture.
Second session (Resitting the exam) (20 points, worth 100% of the final grade): Students are expected to work individually (raher than working in groups) to submit and orally present a Real-World Case Analysis of approximately 4,000 words (excluding the cover page, references, footnotes, bibliography, annexes, etc.) that critically examines real-world examples of minorities' political inclusion (the decisions regarding the cases should be done in consultation with the lecturer). The specific guidelines and deadlines for the Real-World Case Analysis submission and presentation for the second session will be set after the first exam session.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
See the announcement board of FASS or contact the lecturer for the starting date of classes (Q2).
If the number of students registered for this class is too limited, the lectures could be replaced by a series of face-to-face meetings with the lecturer. Lectures may also be given in a hybrid mode or fully online via video-conference, depending on the lecturer's instructions.
Keeping yourself informed: This course is also concerned with recent developments regarding citizenship and the political engagement of migrants in their countries of origin and residence, for which following news coverage on this topic is strongly encouraged.
Contacts
Daniela Vintila, Daniela.Vintila@uliege.be
Association of one or more MOOCs
The MOOC entitled 'Migrations internationales : Comment les mobilités transforment les sociétés ? (H2)' is associated with this course.