Topics in Philosophy (242-0-70)

Topic

Ethics-Politics of Immigration

Instructors

Torsten Menge

Meeting Info

Northwestern Qatar Room 2-254: Mon, Wed 10:00AM - 11:15AM (AST)

Overview of class

The course addresses the topic of immigration from the standpoint of social and political philosophy. An estimated 244 million people live outside of the country of their birth, often as a result of economic inequality, civil war, environmental degradation, and the desire to reunite with family members. At the same time, states enjoy broad powers to police their borders using violence. The goal of this course is to inform ourselves about the nature of immigration and to critically assess immigration policies from an ethical perspective. Topics may include: border controls and admissions policy, citizenship, human trafficking, the treatment of unauthorized immigrants, the role of immigration in economic development, and the role of gender and race in immigration. As we explore these topics, we will practice reading and critically engaging with argumentative texts, challenging basic assumptions, analyzing concepts, and assessing arguments.

Registration Requirements

Prerequisites: None

Open to Freshmen and Sophomore

Open for Cross-Registration

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: NUQ: Seats are reserved for Sophomore and Freshmen only.