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210067 SE BAK10: Migration Politics in International Comparison (2026S)

8.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 21 - Politikwissenschaft
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle

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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 19.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock
  • Thursday 26.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock
  • Thursday 16.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock
  • Thursday 23.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock
  • Thursday 30.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock
  • Thursday 07.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock
  • Thursday 21.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock
  • Thursday 28.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock
  • Thursday 11.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock
  • Thursday 18.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock
  • Thursday 25.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course offers an introduction to the politics of migration. Each of the eleven sessions will be dedicated to answering a different question related to the governance and politics of migration. The course is taught in English.

(1) What are common myths about migration?
(2) What are the main reasons for (im)mobility?
(3) Why is migration a polarizing issue in some countries but not in others?
(4) What are the main emigration policies and what is their impact?
(5) What are the main immigration policies and what is their impact?
(6) How do citizenship and different forms of immigration status affect migrants’ rights, belonging, and mobility?
(7) How do race and ethnicity politics influence migration politics?
(8) How does the economy shape migration and attitudes toward migration?
(9) How do gendered norms, roles, and policies shape migration experiences and outcomes?
(10) How do bilateral and multilateral frameworks shape migration governance?
(11) [Students vote on preferred topic.]

Assessment and permitted materials

Below, I list how many points you can gain for each component.

Participation incl. regular mini quizzes 30% (30 points)
Group project 30% (30 points)
Proposal 10% (10 points)
Term paper 30% (30 points)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The minimum requirements for completing the course are:
-- Attendance during the first session
-- Regular attendance (you cannot miss more than two sessions)
-- Each graded component must be completed with a passing grade (at least half the number of possible points per component)
-- Submission of all graded components by the deadline (meeting a set minimum standard for what counts as submission)

The course grade is determined based on a points system (max. 100 points). Each point is equivalent to one percent of your grade. This system translates into the following numeric grades:
(1) Very good: 88-100 points
(2) Good: 75-87 points
(3) Satisfactory: 62-74 points
(4) Sufficient: 50-61 points
(5) Insufficient/fail: 0-49 points

Examination topics

The full reading list will be shared at the start of the course. There are mandatory readings for each session.

Reading list

The full reading list will be shared during the first session. You are expected to have completed the assigned readings ahead of each session. The readings for this course will be in English.

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