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
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 interactive sessions including, among others, a general theoretical introduction, an overview of migration in Western Europe, theoretical aspects of immigration policies, the development of a common migration policy, the external dimension of EU migration policy, etc.
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
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
A good passive and active knowledge of English is a requirement as well as some education in social sciences, humanities or political science.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
participative methods
guest experts from EU institutions and relevant organisations
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
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.
Course materials and recommended or required readings
All readings will be made available online
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( open-ended questions )
Continuous assessment
Additional information:
Attendance & Active Participation in Course (10% of grade based on sign-in sheets)
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
Continuous assessment
Additional information:
Final simulation exam:
Overview:
We will be organizing a simulation of a meeting of the European Council where each of you will represent an EU Member State, working together to defend your position & create a compromise agreement on EU migration policy.
Your grade will be made up of the following elements:
FINAL EXAM:
Position Paper: 6 pages (60% of mark, submitted the week before the final exam)
- 1pg of your government's proposals with 4 statements (2-4 sentences each) on each agenda item, to be shared with other delegates
- 1pg analysis of your country & government's overall position today & the underlying factors, including 1/2 page of your own personal critique
- 1pg each (4pg total) of your analysis justifying your proposed positions on each of 4 agenda items
Simulation (20%), final
1 minute presentation of your government's proposals & reading of others' proposals
Active participation: lobbying for your proposal, critiquing others, drafting compromises
Debrief: 1 page (10%) submitted in the week(s) after the final exam
Share your personal reflections of lessons learned from simulation about your & others' positions & EU Negotiations
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
absences should be notified (by email) to the teacher
Thursdays, 9:00-11:00
starting 8 February 2024
Presence required
Contacts
Dr. Thomas Huddleston: Thomas.Huddleston@uliege.be
Room: B6d - R26
Contacts
Thomas Huddleston, thomas.huddleston@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.
Items online
Introduction PPT
Introduction PPT