| Bemerkung |
This course uses state-of-the-art literature in the field of migration studies to understand and contextualize the growing trend of privatized migration governance. As the neoliberal “management” of migration gains traction, the role of private actors and institutions becomes increasingly pivotal. It examines the emerging role of civil society actors, international organizations, the migration industry (profit-making actors), networks, and migrants themselves in shaping migration policies and practices across nation-states. Although the course identifies the relevance of privatization of migration governance, it recognizes that such a trend does not indicate a retreat of the states, but rather a reformulation of the traditional state roles.
Through an interdisciplinary approach, this course aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the privatization of migration governance, its drivers, impacts, and ethical considerations. Throughout the course, students will critically analyze the evolving landscape of migration governance and its implications for migrants, states, and societies. They will gain an in-depth understanding of the complex interactions and power dynamics between public and private actors in shaping migration policies and practices. Offered in English language, this course is also directed at students who seek to practice and improve their English language skills and advance their academic training in an international linguistic medium.The course 'privatization of migration governance' further engages students through a combination of lectures, interactive discussions, case studies, guest lectures and viewing of documentaries and/visual aids such as photographs. The course also offers advanced MA students the opportunity to develop a sound basis for writing their master's thesis in this topic area.
The course is organized into three parts . The first part focuses on two dimensions of transnational labor -- global labor and transnational migration. Each of these raises specific governance issues, crossing states and regional borders. The second part discusses the role of specific actor-groups in the governance of transnational migrant labor, particularly the role of non-state, private actors. Here, we talk about international organizations and protocols, which have always been important in the transnational governance of labor and the outsourcing of governance functions to private actors.In this section, we also explore the role of commercial brokers or 'middlemen' in moving and placing migrant workers from one place to another, conditioning their skills and exercising control over their labor market participation. In the last part, we look at the emerging role of migrant networks and diaspora groups, especially with regards
to transnational social protection.
Evaluation in this course will be based on three aspects: regular class participation, a presentation on a topic of choice and a written review essay . As a part of class participation, students are required to come prepared with the readings and send two questions or comments on the assigned readings, by 4:00 pm of the day before the class. These questions will be used to structure the discussion in class. All participants are also expected to conduct a presentation of 15-20 mins (on the topic of their choice) at least once a semester and to write a review/response essay on one of the sessions. The date for submission of essays will be 12-02-2023 .Certification of participation for course credit is based on these tasks and in class participation. |
