| CODE | CRI3012 | ||||||||
| TITLE | Migration, Crime and Borders | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 03 - Years 2, 3, 4 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 6 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Criminology | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | The study-unit looks into the historical aspects of migration flows across the globe and discusses the various forms of migration. It examines different macro and micro theories of migration and the various push and pull factors which impact on migration. It presents an in-depth discussion of migration, particularly migration in Europe: how some European countries, which had traditionally been considered as countries of emigration, steadily became countries of immigration. The study-unit focuses on the humanitarian aspects of migration by examining international human rights law in relation to migration and asylum and different forms of migration protection statuses. It also examines different forms of integration policies. The study-unit also addresses issues of prejudice, discrimination and racism, including hate crime and the treatment of migrants within the Criminal Justice System. The study-unit also highlights the role of criminology in promoting greater equality and social justice. Police cooperation in Europe plays an important part in crime prevention and students are introduced to the historical development of the legal instruments which are aimed at maintaining freedom, justice and security. European conventions and the introduction of police intelligent systems will be discussed in the context of legal principles. Study-unit Aims: The study-unit aims to: • examine the complex and diverse causes and effects of migration; • examine different forms of prejudice, discrimination and racism; • examine international human rights law in relation to migration and asylum; • examine the treatment of migrants by the Criminal Justice System; • examine different forms of Integration Policies; • highlight the role of criminology in promoting greater equality and social justice. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to demonstrate: • appreciation of the complex causes, effects and dynamics of migration; • understanding of the diverse nature of migration and protection status; • knowledge of contemporary international migration patterns and push-pull forces of migration; • knowledge of different forms of Integration Policies; • understanding of the role of criminology in promoting more egalitarian and non-discriminatory criminal justice policies. 2. Skills By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: • apply theoretical understanding of migration and integration theory to the area of criminal justice; • identify and discuss the challenges and opportunities offered by migration in a globalized world; • apply research skills to critically appraise and aim to address issues of prejudice, discrimination and racism within criminal justice processes. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: - Balica, E., & Marinescu, V. (Eds.). (2018). Migration and crime: Realities and media representations. Springer. - Carrera, S & Stefan, M. (2020). Fundamental Rights Challenges in Border Controls and Expilsion of Irregular Immigrants in the European Union: Compliant Mechanisms and Access to Justice. Routledge. - Gold, S. J., & Nawyn, S. J. (Eds.). (2019). Routledge international handbook of migration studies. Routledge. - Melossi, D. (2015). Crime, punishment and migration. Crime, Punishment and Migration, Sage8. - Miller, H. V., & Peguero, A. (Eds.). (2018). Routledge handbook on immigration and crime. Routledge. - Pickering, S., & Ham, J. (Eds.). (2017). The Routledge handbook on crime and international migration. Routledge. - Rumbaut, R. G., Dingeman, K., & Robles, A. (2019). Immigration and crime and the criminalization of immigration. In Routledge International Handbook of Migration Studies (pp. 472-482). Routledge. - Triandafyllidou, A. (Ed.). (2022). Routledge handbook of immigration and refugee studies. Taylor & Francis. - UN Convention relating to the Status of Refugees (1951) and its accompanying Protocol (1967). - UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (1982). |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | ||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Reuben Lanfranco Mary Grace Vella (Co-ord.) |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2024/5. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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