300304 ausgefallen - [Politics of Migration in Western Europe] (S) (WiSe 2014/2015)

Contemporary European studies have been challenged by a number of topics and questions related to the relationship of European countries and the many colors of their population generated through migration flows. This course considers current debates about politics of migration from a variety of perspectives, both empirical and normative. It aims to provide students with an understanding of how Europe and its countries have responded to immigration and how their politics of migration has conditioned these responses. The course will frame contemporary topics in the politics of migration aims that students develop an understanding of the conceptual issues associated.
Seminardesign
The course is designed to be taught by double session blocks biweekly, according to the provided plan. In the introductory week a single session will be held to clarify course design and expectations.
In this seminar „Interactive learning‟ is the key method. You need to come to the seminars having read the essential readings and having prepared two questions from readings to enrich the discussions.
Session Plan
1. Introduction: Clarification about course design, requirements, miscellaneous (09.10.14)
2. Politics of Migration, politicisation of migration: History of immigration and managing diversity in Europe (16.10.14)
3. Immigration and Citizenship (30.10.14)
4. Migrants as Political Actors (06.11.14)
5. 1. Presentation 5.2 Movie Screening and Discussions (20.11.14)
6. Media Coverage on Migration and Migrants (04.12)
7. Immigration, Gender and Identity (18.12.14)
8. Presentations (08.01.15)

Bibliography

• Castles, Stephen (2010), “Understanding Global Migration: A Social Transformation Perspective”, Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies, Volume 36, Issue 10
• Selected Chapter from: Peter Kivisto & Thomas Faist, 2009: Beyond a Border: The Causes and Consequences of Contemporary Immigration. Thousand Oaks, CA: Pine Forge Press.
• Vertovec, Steven and Susanne Wessendorf (2010) “Introduction: assessing the backlash against multiculturalism in Europe”, in Steven Vertovec and Susanne Wessendorf, The Multiculturalism Backlash: European Discourses, Policies and Practices, Routledge,
• Triandafyllidou, A (2012) Irregular migration in Europe: myths and realities
• Fryberg, SA and Stephens NM (2012) “How Media frames the immigration debate: The critical role of location and politics”, Analysis of Social Sciences
• Brubaker, R (2013) “Categories of analysis and categories of practice: A note on the study of Muslims in European countries of immigration”, Ethnic and Racial Studies
• King, R and Wood N (2014) Media and Migration: constructions of mobility and difference
• Baldwin-Edwards M, Schain MA (2013) The politics of immigration in Western Europe
• Curran SR and Saguy AC (2013) “Migration and cultural change: a role for gender and social networks?”, Journal of Women’s Studies
• Faist, Thomas (2012) Dual citizenship in Europe: From nationhood to societal integration
• Vreese, CH and Boomgarden HG (2011) “(In)direct framing effects: the effects of news media framing on public support for Turkish membership in the EU”, Communication Research
• Howard, Marc (2010) “The Impact of the Far Right on Citizenship Policy in Europe: Explaining Continuity and Change” Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies, Volume 36, Issue 5, pp. 735-751
• Selected Chapters from Karen Bird, Thomas Saalfeld and Andreas M. Wüst (2011) The Political Representation of Immigrants and Minorities. Voters, parties and parliaments in liberal democracies. Routledge. NY.