Europe and International Migration (U03703)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : SPS-3-IE

This course explores how different European states and the EU have responded to the challenges of large-scale migration. It examines the causes and dynamics of migration and refugee flows to Europe since WWII, and compares state responses with respect to entry and migration control, asylum, and integration policies. The course analyses recent policy developments, including the emergence of a common EU policy on immigration, and the implications of 9/11 for migration control and multiculturalism.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not accepting further student enrolments.

? Special Arrangements for Entry : Special Arrangements for Entry: A quota of 45 students, with preference given in the following order:

(1) Politics Single Honours 4th year;
(2) International Relations Single Honours 4th year;
(3) Politics Joint Honours 4th year;
(4) Politics Single Honours 3rd year;
(5) International Relations Single Honours 3rd year;
(6) Politics Joint Honours 3rd year;
(7) Other SSPS students;
(8) Non-SSPS students

Please note: because of the high numbers of students enrolled, this course will almost certainly not be able to admit students from outside the College of Humanities and Social Science.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Politics and International Relations, (School of Social and Political Science, Schedule J)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
15/01/2009	11:10	12:00	Room 4.01, David Hume Tower	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Thursday	11:10	12:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

- Provide knowledge of causes and dynamics of migration to Europe, and enable students to apply different theories for explaining these.
- Enable students to critically analyse current debates and policies on migration control and integration.
- Enhance students' capacity to use comparative methods to explain national divergence in policy, as well as policy change over time