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180174 SE The Ethics of Immigration (2016W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 18 - Philosophie
Continuous assessment of course work

Joseph H. Carens' "The Ethics of Immigration" is a thorough and systematic philosophical inquiry into one of the key political issues of our times. Starting with an examination of current immigration controversies in Europe and the United states, he argues that in light of the values of liberal democracies, many common practices in democratic states need to be revised. Freedom and equality, Carens argues, entail open borders.
In this course, we will read and discuss Carens' seminal book.

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 30 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 11.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 18.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 25.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 08.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 15.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 22.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 29.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 06.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 13.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 10.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 17.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 24.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 31.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Thorough knowledge of the line of argument developed in J. Carens' "Ethics of Immigration".
Informed opinion on the "open borders"-argument, as well as on other issues dealt with in the text.

Assessment and permitted materials

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

- Active participation (15%)
- Discussion inputs to 4 different sessions (env. 1,5 page each; to be submitted by Wednesday, 12PM, in preparation of the discussion on Friday via Moodle) (30%)
- Moderation of the discussion in one session (15%)
- Short (but concise) term paper (10 pages) to be submitted by Feb. 10, 2017 (40%).

Examination topics

- Active participation (15%)
- Discussion inputs to 4 different sessions (env. 1,5 page each; to be submitted by Wednesday, 12PM, in preparation of the discussion on Friday via Moodle) (30%)
- Moderation of the discussion in one session (15%)
- Short (but concise) term paper (10 pages) to be submitted by Feb. 10, 2017 (40%).

Reading list

Joseph H. Carens (2013): The Ethics of Immigration. Oxford, OUP.

Association in the course directory

MA M2, M3 D. Ethik/ Angewandte Ethik, Politische Philosophie, Sozialphilosophie, BA M12, BA M13

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