Module Descriptors
REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS
HIPO60354
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Sita Bali
Email: S.Bali@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK -ESSAY weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
This module will examine the causes, process and impact of refugee movements and free migration.
It will distinguish between refugees and immigrants, and examine the causes of refugee movements and the international regime for dealing with refugees, under the 1951 Convention relating to the status of refugees, and its implementation by states. It will examine the legal obligations of states under the Convention, and the variety of ways in which the law is interpreted by states. It will also scrutinise the role of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees in the care of refugees.
It will then examine the causes of free migration, and look at the responses to migration from (a) traditional countries of immigration (b) countries with a restrictive guest-worker type approach (c) countries that are not traditionally immigrant countries, but experience increasing levels of immigration.
The module will then examine the social, economic and political impact of immigration, including refugee movements ,in the receiving country. Examples and comparisons will be used throughout to illustrate the issues and there will be a focus on the British experience of theses issues.
It will distinguish between refugees and immigrants, and examine the causes of refugee movements and the international regime for dealing with refugees, under the 1951 Convention relating to the status of refugees, and its implementation by states. It will examine the legal obligations of states under the Convention, and the variety of ways in which the law is interpreted by states. It will also scrutinise the role of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees in the care of refugees.
It will then examine the causes of free migration, and look at the responses to migration from (a) traditional countries of immigration (b) countries with a restrictive guest-worker type approach (c) countries that are not traditionally immigrant countries, but experience increasing levels of immigration.
The module will then examine the social, economic and political impact of immigration, including refugee movements ,in the receiving country. Examples and comparisons will be used throughout to illustrate the issues and there will be a focus on the British experience of theses issues.
Module Additional Assessment Details
One coursework essay
Module Learning Strategies
Lectures will outline the topics and provide the framework for more detailed discussions, around set questions in weekly seminars. Independent learning will be structured by seminar and assessment preparation.
Module Resources
Library based, including the use of the internet.
Module Texts
Berezin, M. (ed) Europe Without Borders: Remapping Territory, Citizenship and Identity in a Transnational Age, John Hopkins University Press, 2004
Castles, S. & Davidson, A., Citizenship and Migration, Macmillan, London, 2000.
Castles & Kosack, Immigrant Workers and the Class Structure in Western Europe, 2nd ed., Oxford University Press, London, 1985.
Castles & Miller, The Age of Migration: International Population Movements in the Modern World, 2nd edition, Macmillan, London, 2003.
Cesarani, David, Citizenship, Nationality and Migration in Europe, Routledge, London, 1996.
Cohen, R., & Layton-Henry, Z., The Politics of Migration, Edward Elgar, London, 1997.
Collinson, Sarah, Migration, Visa and Asylum Policies in Europe, Wilton Park Paper 107, HMSO, London, 1995.
Collinson, Sarah, Beyond Borders; Western European migration policy towards the 21st century, RIIA & Wyndham Place Trust, London 1993.
Gordenker, Leon, Refugees in International Politics, Columbia University Press, New York, 1987.
Koffman, E. (ed.) Gender & International Migration in Europe, 2000.
Weiner, Myron, The Global Migration Crisis: Challenge to States and Human Rights, HarperCollins College Publishers, New York, 1995
Zolberg, A., Suhrke, A., & Aguayo, S., Escape from Violence, Oxford University Press, New York, 1989.
Castles, S. & Davidson, A., Citizenship and Migration, Macmillan, London, 2000.
Castles & Kosack, Immigrant Workers and the Class Structure in Western Europe, 2nd ed., Oxford University Press, London, 1985.
Castles & Miller, The Age of Migration: International Population Movements in the Modern World, 2nd edition, Macmillan, London, 2003.
Cesarani, David, Citizenship, Nationality and Migration in Europe, Routledge, London, 1996.
Cohen, R., & Layton-Henry, Z., The Politics of Migration, Edward Elgar, London, 1997.
Collinson, Sarah, Migration, Visa and Asylum Policies in Europe, Wilton Park Paper 107, HMSO, London, 1995.
Collinson, Sarah, Beyond Borders; Western European migration policy towards the 21st century, RIIA & Wyndham Place Trust, London 1993.
Gordenker, Leon, Refugees in International Politics, Columbia University Press, New York, 1987.
Koffman, E. (ed.) Gender & International Migration in Europe, 2000.
Weiner, Myron, The Global Migration Crisis: Challenge to States and Human Rights, HarperCollins College Publishers, New York, 1995
Zolberg, A., Suhrke, A., & Aguayo, S., Escape from Violence, Oxford University Press, New York, 1989.