EVSb2070 European migration and asylum policy

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. et Mgr. Jan Kotýnek Krotký, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Petr Kaniok, Ph.D.
Department of International Relations and European Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Supplier department: Department of International Relations and European Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Thu 17:00–18:40 U35
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 7/20, only registered: 0/20, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/20
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course deals with the migration and asylum policy of the European Union. The aim is to provide basic information on the development and decision-making in migration and asylum policy. Another central theme of the course is the examination of the attitudes of European institutions and Member States towards migration, especially during the so-called migration crisis. The course will be complemented by the insights of experts who deal with the topic at local and supranational level.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student will be able to apply basic theoretical concepts to developments in migration and asylum policy. The student will be able to discuss the different attitudes within this policy and its determinants. The course will lead to the improvement of the student's argumentation skills.
Syllabus
  • 1. Basic concepts
  • 2. Space of freedom, security and law: historical development
  • 3. Space of freedom, security and law: theoretical grasp; 4. Migration crisis
  • 5. Decision-making on migration
  • 6. Role of the European Commission
  • 7. Divergent positions within the European Council / Role of the European Court of Justice
  • 8. Role of the European Parliament
  • 9. EU Agencies
  • 10. The Czech Republic and Migration
  • 11. Implementation of European Funds for Migration and Integration Policy
  • 12. Presentation and discussion of the essay
Literature
  • PEERS, Steve. EU justice and home affairs law. 3rd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2011, cxxiii, 98. ISBN 9780199659975. info
Teaching methods
It will be a combination of frontal interpretation with seminars (discussion of literature and position papers and discussion with guest speakers). The position paper will require students to articulate their opinion, supported by verified sources. In seminars, they will attempt to defend their argument or be active in discussion with hosts. The course will conclude with an essay. Students will choose the topic of the essay during the course, and in the last class of the course, the student will present and defend the topic to the other course participants. The essay may take the form of a policy paper or a research proposal.
Assessment methods
The final essay.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2023, recent)
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