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WiSe 17/18: Global Flows, Migration and Social Effects

Klaus Segbers

Information for students

This lecture uses the E-learning platform Blackboard. Please register under: http://lms.fu-berlin.de . The password will be given during the first lecture. Additionally, please also register under http://www.oei.fu-berlin.de/politik/anmeldungsformular/index.html. close

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Global flows are a core phenomenon of global politics, not only today. They move across borders, and often governments cannot do much about it. This is clearly visible in the chaotic procedures and reactions toward the huge streams of migrants toward Europe in 2015 and after. As the result of multiple domestic constellations, a disorganized and partly confused policy by the European Union, and the huge effects of media reports (especially visuals), it seems that the external borders of the EU have become more and more blurred. A related issue is that the different types of migrant flows converge in recent times, and that the distinctions between refugees, labor migrants, transnationally active students, family reunions, etc. are becoming fuzzier. Though this course will focus on migration within, to, and from Europe, it has to be realized that the majority of peoples’ movements happens inside national borders, or close to the crisis regions. In addition to this uncertain situation on the ground, different legal and ethical entitlements and entitlement claims are often not clearly and openly discussed. This is particularly visible regarding asylum acknowledgment rules and practices and integration policies. Interests and concerns of the local population in target countries are not always taken seriously. The assumption is that migration is almost always a challenge for the incoming people, and also for the host population in terms of satisfaction. The seminar will focus on the inter- and transnational dimension of the problem(s), the causes for leaving societies, and also for the direction of the movements. The last third of the seminar will be devoted to the social, cultural, and political reactions of various European target countries. Good English language capabilities are necessary. Regular and active participation is required. close

15 Class schedule

Regular appointments

Tue, 16:00 - 18:00 15 Class schedule

Tue, 2017-10-17 16:00 - 18:00

Lecturers:
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Klaus Segbers