PAIR2003 The Ethics and Politics of Migration
Module Overview
Migration is both a political topic that is growing in importance under contemporary conditions of global transformation and an issue that raises important (and difficult) questions for political theory. This module is designed to address these questions by providing both analytical introduction to normative debates on the politics of migration. In particular, it focuses on the key issues raised for political theory by migration. Part 1 The Politics of Membership Boundaries Access to Citizenship Permanent Residents Temporary Workers Irregular Migrants Refugees/Stateless Person Part 2 The Politics of Territorial Borders Refugees Family Reunion Migrants Open Borders and the Right to Exclude
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the main debates concerning migration.
- Critically evaluate the major theoretical arguments proposed .
- Deploy a range of modes of written communication.
- Raise specific questions on seminar reading.
- Relate the issues here to wider normative debates in political theory.
Syllabus
Part 1 The Politics of Membership Boundaries Access to Citizenship Permanent Residents Temporary Workers Irregular Migrants Refugees/Stateless Person Part 2 The Politics of Territorial Borders Refugees Family Reunion Migrants Open Borders and the Right to Exclude
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
If enrolment numbers are greater than 15, there will be 18 lectures, 1 revision session and 5 seminar meetings. If enrolment is less than 15, there will be 12 2-hour workshops.
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Teaching | 29 |
| Independent Study | 121 |
| Total study time | 150 |
Resources & Reading list
Joseph Carens (2013). The Ethics of Immigration.
Assessment
Assessment Strategy
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Summative
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Coursework (1500 words) | 30% |
| Coursework (3000 words) | 50% |
| Coursework (1000 words) | 20% |
Referral
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Coursework ( words) | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External
Costs
Costs associated with this module
Students are responsible for meeting the cost of essential textbooks, and of producing such essays, assignments, laboratory reports and dissertations as are required to fulfil the academic requirements for each programme of study.
In addition to this, students registered for this module typically also have to pay for:
Books and Stationery equipment
Recommended texts for this module may be available in limited supply in the University Library and students may wish to purchase reading texts as appropriate.
Please also ensure you read the section on additional costs in the University’s Fees, Charges and Expenses Regulations in the University Calendar available at www.calendar.soton.ac.uk.