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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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| Advanced Master in Interdisciplinary Analysis of European Construction | | First semester | | 5 |
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| Master en sciences politiques, orientation générale, à finalité spécialisée en administration publique, 1st year | | First semester | | 5 |
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| Master en sciences politiques, orientation générale, à finalité spécialisée en politiques européennes, 1st year | | First semester | | 5 |
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| Master en sciences politiques, orientation générale, à finalité spécialisée en relations internationales, 1st year | | First semester | | 5 |
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| Master en sciences politiques, à finalité spécialisée en science, technologie et société, 1st year | | First semester | | 5 |
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| Master in Sociology, in-depth approach, 2nd year | | First semester | | 6 |
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| Master in Labour Sciences, Professional Focus, 1st year | | First semester | | 6 |
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| Master in Labour Sciences, Professional Focus, 2nd year | | First semester | | 6 |
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| Lecturer : | Marco Martiniello |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| English language |
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Course contents :
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| Western European states have been de facto countries of immigration for a long time. Most Member States of the European Union are multiethnic, multiracial 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 Union integration.
The course examines some of the main issues related to migration, multiculturalism and racism in the European Union. 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. Issues of identity, citizenship, inclusion and exclusion are central to the analysis, which is transdisciplinary (political science, sociology, anthropology, law, etc.).
The course begins with a general introduction (week 1). It goes on with an overview of post-war migration in Western Europe from 1945 to the present days by stressing the main trends, theories and debates on labour migration, on family reunion, on illegal migration, on east-west migration and on the explosion of the asylum crisis (week 2). In week 3, we 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 examined in week 4. Reference is made here to several Member States of the EU. Crucial to the process of inclusion are nationality and citizenship policies. They are examined in week 5. Week 6 is dedicated to the political participation and representation of immigrant origin population. Before examining anti- discrimination policies, and in particular affirmative action and political issues, including anti-racism (week 8), it is important to review theoretical and ideological approaches to racism, discrimination, segregation and exclusion (week 7). In week 9, we will examine the European debates on the links between migration, transnationalism and development. The course concludes with a consideration of the future of the European Union as a post-ethnic Europe based on a multicultural citizenship (week 10). |
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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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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 3 or 4 lectures to be given by international experts between October 2011 and May 2012. The programme will be circulated in due course.
The course uses the WebCT platform of the University (http://www.webct.ulg.ac.be/webct/). Its use will be presented during the first class.
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.
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| A written examination will be organized in January 2012.In the second session, the examination will be oral. |
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Organizational remarks :
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| PROVISIONAL COURSE SCHEDULE
Week 1. General Introduction
Week 2. Post-war migration in Western Europe. Trends, and debates
Week 3. Immigration policies in Europe: the gradual move towards a common immigration and asylum policy in the European Union
Week 4. "Models" of Integration and integration policies in the European states
Week 5. Nationality and Citizenship Policies and Politics: EU citizenship and the rest
Week 6. The Political Participation and Representation on Migrants and their offspring in the EU.
Week 7. Racism, Ethnic and Racial Discrimination, Segregation and Exclusion
Week 8. Anti-discrimination Policies: the case of Affirmative Action
Week 9. Case study: Transnationalism, Migration, Development in European debates
Week 10. Towards a post-ethnic Europe and a multicultural citizenship of the European Union?
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Contacts :
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| teacher:Marco Martiniello (M.Martiniello@ulg.ac.be; 30.40)
Secretary:
Salvina Lodato (s.lodato@ulg.ac.be)
researcher: Jean-Michel Lafleur (JM.Lafleur@ulg.ac.be)
VERY USEFUL:
www.cedem/ulg.ac.be |
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