HIS21: The rise of immigration restrictions in Europe since the 1960s

Dates and times: Summer 2023, Mondays & Thursdays, 2–3 pm GMT
Enrol by 31 May 2023.

Spring 2023: Earned the Certificate of Achievement for the History Course "The rise of immigration restrictions in Europe since the 1960s" instructed by Dr Emmanuel Comte. Through 12 weeks of 1-hour lectures and 1-hour discussion seminars, with a culminating research work as final examination, honed my knowledge and skills in the subject area. URL: https://www.emmanuel-comte.eu/his21-immigration-restrictions/.

Course description: This course delves into the rise of immigration restrictions in Europe since the 1960s. The course covers three main themes: the economics of migration, the development of European migration policy, and the social and political conflicts surrounding immigration. The course begins by exploring the economics of migration in Europe in the 1960s, including the impact of international economic disparities, the migration boom from the Global South, and the integration of immigrant workers into European labour markets. This is followed by a discussion of the development of European migration policy, including the shift towards restrictive policies, the spread of immigration controls, and the recurring perception of a migration crisis. The final theme focuses on the social and political conflicts surrounding immigration in Europe since the 1990s, including the challenges faced by global immigrants, the debate about multiculturalism, and the rise of jihadism. Upon completion of the course, learners will have honed their understanding of restrictive immigration policies in Europe and have gained a critical viewpoint about recent migration crises and anti-immigrant sentiment in European politics. They will also have developed their skills in organising and exploiting primary source material and articulating well-informed personal arguments.

Prerequisite: To enrol in this course, you must either have earned the certificate of achievement for HIS11 ‘Europe since 1945’ on emmanuel-comte.eu or show equivalent attainment.

HIS21 - Immigration Restrictions

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‘Very interesting course, very relevant to today’s world.’Student from Berkeley.

‘Class content (reading material) was interesting and followed a logical flow. Discussions were informative as he encouraged everyone to participate.’Student from Berkeley.