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.
