Immigration Politics in Western Europe

Immigration Politics in Western Europe POL SCI 149A: Fall 2011 Tuesdays and Thursdays: 3:30 4:50 PSCB 220 Class website: https://eee.uci.edu/11f/67380 Professor Sara Wallace Goodman Department of Political Science University of California, Irvine Email: s.goodman@uci.edu Office Hours: Tuesdays, 11-1 or by appointment (SSPB 5257) Description Immigration is one of the most controversial political issues in Europe, posing a fundamental challenge to ideas about belonging, national identity, and the welfare state in each and every receiving state. This course considers the politics of immigration in Western Europe, and aims to provide students with an understanding of both the historical and contemporary dimensions of immigration to Europe, as well as European responses to immigration. Students will be able to explain and interpret various immigration trends in Europe, analyze the range of political responses to immigration in the post-war period, and assess different approaches for control at both the national and supranational level. Requirements This upper-division course combines lecture and discussion. Participation defined as engaging both in the classroom and independently (i.e., completing all of the required reading) with the materials of the course is important and integral to performing well in this class. All assigned readings should be read by the date they are due, and please be sure to always bring your readings and notes to class. Come prepared to ask questions, as well as debate and discuss the subject matter. Your participation grade is based on attendance and the quality of your in-class contributions. This is worth 10% of your total grade (10 points). I reserve the right to administer an unannounced pop quiz, which may be factored into this grade. If you are uncomfortable speaking in class, you must come speak to me during office hours so we can arrange an alternative means of participation. During week 2, you will have a map test worth 5 points. The course is structured to culminate in an in-class simulation. Over the next eight weeks, you will come to learn one European country inside and out through a series of short writing assignments. Short assignments require you to effectively marshal relevant data to make a systematic argument. Country profile: Presents immigration background, intake percentages, and current immigration policy. Use OECD data and one outside source. This will be one page, single-spaced and is worth 10 points. Citizenship policy brief: What is your state s citizenship policy? What do recent changes (or absence of change) reflect about state attitudes toward belonging and outsiders? Use three outside sources. This will be one page, single-spaced and is worth 15 points. 1

Integration policy brief: What does your state do to promote immigrant integration? Major policies? If your state does not have integration policies, why not? Use three outside sources. This will be one page, single-spaced and is worth 15 points. Immigration politics: What are the politics of immigration in your country? Asylum? Diversity? Welfare/social assistance? What are your state s immigration priorities? Use three outside sources. This will be one page, single-spaced and is worth 15 points. With the knowledge you accumulate through these writing assignments, you will then assume the position of that Members State and represent its views in an EU Council of Ministers mock-session during week 10. You will be responsible for debating proposed legislation (the prompt that I will provide as a member of the European Commission), identifying policy allies, proposing amendments, and voting. Participation in the simulation is your final exam, and it contains a number of subcomponents: Position paper: Presents your state s position on the proposed legislation. This will be one page, double-spaced and prepared like a professional policy brief, not a class paper. 10 points. Participation in simulation: Assessment based on staying true to policy position, speaking, cooperation and negotiation. 10 points. Summary statement: An overview of your contributions to the simulation. The length is to your discretion, but it must show thoughtful consideration. 10 points. Points summarization and due dates: DUE DATE POINTS In-class participation 9/27-11/22 10 Map test 10/4 5 Country profile 10/13 10 Writing assignments: Citizenship 10/27 15 Integration 11/3 15 Politics 11/17 15 Simulation: Position paper 11/22 10 Participation 11/29-12/1 10 Summary 12/6 10 Rules On deadlines: Deadlines are deadlines. Allowances are only made for religious holidays and cases in which genuine emergencies prevent students from completing work on time. Such emergencies might include medical treatment or bereavement. Students should let the professor know as far in advance as possible about any potential problems. Documentation is always required in all cases. On technology: Please be respectful to your professor and fellow students by turning off everything. One caveat is regarding laptops; I have a strong preference that laptops not be used in class. However, if it is essential for you to use your laptop to take notes, or for some other reason, you may 2

bring your computer but be advised that using any application other than word processing (like IM or e-mail) is prohibited. If I find your use of technology in violation of this rule, or overly-disruptive, I reserve the right to confiscate any impediment to you and your classmate learning. On grade appeals: If you wish to appeal a grade, you must submit to me a written statement explaining why the grade should be changed. Note that doing so gives me license to adjust the questioned grade either upward or downward. On Academic honesty: UCI abides to an honor code for ensuring academic honesty. If you get caught in an act of academic dishonesty (e.g., cheating, plagiarism), you will receive a zero for the assignment in question. A link to UCI s policy is available on the course website. Reading The following four texts are available for purchase at the University bookstore. Books are also on reserve at Langson library. All other required readings (including articles and book chapters) are available in.pdf format on the course website. Christina Boswell and Andrew Geddes, Migration and Mobility in the European Union (Houndsmills, Basingsstoke: Palgrave, 2011). Anthony M. Messina, The Logics and Politics of Post-WWII Migration to Western Europe (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2007). Paul M. Sniderman and Louk Hagendoorn, When Ways of Life Collide (Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2007). The following recommended readings are useful for establishing background knowledge on European migration history, immigration politics, and case studies. Stephen Castles and Mark J. Miller, The Age of Migration, 4 th edition (New York: Guilford Press, 2008). Wayne A. Cornelius, et al., Controlling Immigration: A Global Perspective, 2 nd edition (Stanford: Stanford University Press, 2004). Schedule Tu, Sept 27: Th, Sept 29: Introduction Class cancelled Post-War Migration Waves to Europe Tu, Oct 4: Th, Oct 6: Tu, Oct 11: Guestworkers and Family Reunification Boswell & Geddes, Chs. 1-2 Messina, Chs. 1-2 (until pg. 39) Irregular, Asylum, and Labor Boswell & Geddes, Ch. 6 Messina, Ch. 2 (39-53) Can States Control Migration? No. 3

Cornelius, W. & Tsuda, T. (2004). Controlling Immigration: The Limits of Government Intervention. In W. Cornelius, T. Tsuda, P. Martin, & J. Hollifield (Eds.), Controlling Immigration: A Global Perspective (3-20). Stanford: Stanford University Press. Freeman, G. (1995). Modes of Immigration Politics in Liberal Democratic States. International Migration Review, 29 (4), 881-913. Th, Oct 13: Can States Control Migration? Yes. Joppke, C. (1998). Why Liberal States Accept Unwanted Immigration. World Politics, 50 (2), 266-293. Messina, Ch. 4 (pp. 1-19, 54-97) Managing Migration: Policies and Practices Tu, Oct 18: Th, Oct 20: Tu, Oct 25: Th, Oct 27: Tu, Nov 1: Th, Nov 3: Labor and Family Boswell & Geddes, Chs. 4-5 Economist, Let them come. 27 Aug 2011. Spiegel Online, Not Enough Immigration? 8 Sept 2010. Asylum Boswell & Geddes, Chs. 3, 7 Guild, E. (2006). The Europeanization of Europe s Asylum Policy. International Journal of Refugee Law, 18(3-4), 630-651 Citizenship Boswell & Geddes, Ch. 8 Hansen, R. & Weil, P. (2001). Introduction. In R. Hansen & P. Weil (Eds.), Towards a European Nationality (1-23). Houndsmills, Basingstoke: Palgrave. Messina, Ch. 6 Integration Boswell & Geddes, Ch. 9 Messina, Ch. 7 Civic Integration Joppke, C. (2007) Beyond National Models: Civic Integration policies for immigrants in Western Europe. West European Politics, 30(1), 1-22. Goodman, S.W. (under review). Fortifying Citizenship: Civic Integration Strategies in Western Europe. The Welfare State Banting & Kymlicka, Chs. 1-2, 13 The Politics of Immigration Tu, Nov 8: Th, Nov 10: Case Study: The Netherlands I Sniderman & Hagendoorn, Chapters 1-4 (pp. 1-99) Case Study: The Netherlands - II 4

Sniderman & Hagendoorn, Chapters 5-6 (pp. 100-138) Entzinger, H. (2003). The Rise and Fall of Multiculturalism: The Rise and Fall of the Netherlands. In C. Joppke & E. Morawska (Eds.), Toward Assimilation and Citizenship (59-87). Houndsmills, Basingstoke: Palgrave. Tu, Nov 15: Th, Nov 17: Tu, Nov 22: Th, Nov 24: Nativist Backlash Messina, Chapter 3 (pp. 54-97) Howard, M. M. (2010). The Impact of the Far Right on Citizenship Policy: Explaining Continuity and Change. Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies, 36 (5), 735-751. Biggs and Knauss, Explaining Membership in the British National Party: A Multilevel Analysis of Contact and Threat, European Sociological Review. Islam and Islamaphobia Leiken, R. (2005). Europe s Angry Muslims. Foreign Affairs, 84(4). Garton Ash, T. (2005). Our New Guernica. The Guardian, 10 March. Bleich, E. (2009). State Responses to Muslim Violence: A Comparison of Six West European Countries. Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies, 35(3), 361-379. Comparing French and British Riots (Guest Lecture) *readings may be announced closer to date No Class Thanksgiving! Tu, Nov 29: Council of Ministers Simulation - Day 1 Th, Dec 1: Council of Ministers Simulation - Day 2 5