Academic Career: UGRD Undergraduate Subject Area: GEOG Geography & Development Catalog Nbr: 252 Course Offer No: 1 Academic

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1 Proposal to create GEOG 252, Global Borders, Migration and Refugees, for Tier Two Individuals/Societies and Diversity Emphasis Approved by SBS Curriculum Manager Ricky Salazar, 2/6/17 Course Offerings Academic Career: UGRD Undergraduate Subject Area: GEOG Geography & Development Catalog Nbr: 252 Course Offer No: 1 Academic 3008 Sch of Geography & Development Organization: Course Typically Offered: FALLSPRING Co Convened N If Yes, Co Convened with (ID and offer nbr) 0 Enrollment Requirements Course Requisite Information Requisite Type: Course ID: Subject: Catalog Nbr: Requisite Details Existing Requirement Groups to be added Requirement Group Long Description New Requirement Group Information Description: Long Course Title: Long Description: First Term Effective 2174: Fall 2017 Course Type Permanent Instructors Instructor Name Elizabeth Oglesby Global Borders/Migration/Refug Global Borders, Migration and Refugees This tier 2 INDV course explores the broad trends shaping global migration, with particular emphasis on the political geographies of borders, population displacement and human rights, and comparative immigration and refugee experiences. Course Attributes Course Attribute Description Course Attribute Value Description General Education T2 INDV Tier 2 Individuals & Societies Additional Course Information Minimum Units 3 Maximum Units 3 Instructor Edit N Add Consent N Drop Consent N Grading Basis GRD Grade Roster Print C Repeat for Credit N Total Units Allowed 0 Allow Multiple Enroll in Term N Total Completions allowed 1

2 2 Course Components Course Component Lecture Graded Component Y Default Section Size 30 Primary Component Y Workload Hours 3 Optional Component N Final Exam Y Funding Analysis Is proposal of this course associated with a new hire? Course will be incorporated into currently existing faculty teaching rotations. N Intended Course Fees: NA *What programmatic need does this course satisfy: required or optional in what undergraduate or graduate majors, minors, or certificates? Course will be an elective option in the GEOG, EVS, and URD majors. This will also compliment the Global Studies major. *Field Trips: NA *Provide a minimum of three learning outcomes for the course. 1 Develop critical thinking and writing skills through reading and writing assignments. 2 Develop oral presentation skills through classroom presentations. 3 Evaluate and use data on global migration trends. 4 Fully consider and respond to different perspectives on global migration debates, examining both scholarly and public policy sources. 5 Explain how geographical ideas can inform debates on global migration. Requester Details Name: Elizabeth S Cordova elizabec@ .arizona.edu Date: 01/30/2017 Phone: Department: School of Geography and Development General Education Please explain how the course satisfies the criteria below: *Writing: There will be two required 5 page essays, based on arguing a position on a debate. Students will have the chance to revise these essays. There will also be a 5 page book review. Students may choose a book from an approved list, allowing them to explore a topic of interest in greater depth. Total number of pages the student must write: 15 *Will at least one writing assignment involve revision after the instructor has provided feedback on a first draft or revision after an assignment in which peers have provided feedback on a first draft? Y *Does the proposed course focus on non western area studies and/or have a diversity emphasis? Y Course will focus on refugees and migrants as part of a continuum of global population movement. Using insights from human geography, especially political geography, the course will be broadly comparative. It will center on cutting edge issues of borders in the contemporary world, but it will also provide students with the analytical tools to understand the roots of today's migration trends and responses.

3 3 *Honors: Additional research assignments may include a research paper of approximately 8 10 pages, or an honors contract may include an alternative output comprising a comparable level of research activity. *Assessment: This course will assist in the development of critical thinking, writing skills, and oral presentation skills through classroom assignments, homework, papers, and exams. *Critical Thinking Skills: The homework assignments and in class writing activities will allow students to engage critically with course material and will provide a basis for in class discussions. *Interactive Modes of Instruction: Students will use D2L as well as library resources. In class group activities will include open debates and discussions. Feedback will be given for writing assignments, exams and quizzes. *Information Literacy: Through assigned readings, assignments and in class discussions students will gain the ability to evaluate and use data to be able to consider and respond to different perspectives on global migration debates. Written essays with revisions will also helps students develop skills needed to understand how geographical ideas can inform debates on migration. *Explain how required readings and materials will be available to students: There will be approximately 4 required textbooks available for purchase and additional readings that are recommended. Most are available in digital format. *Course Format Indicate the overall percentage of time spent in the following activities (total should add to 100%): Lecture 100 % Discussion Section 0 % Lab 0 % Practicum/Service Learning 0 % Other 0 % *Will 40% of grade points be completed by the 8th week of classes? Y SYLLABUS: GEOG 252, Global Borders, Migration and Refugees This Tier II Individuals and Societies course explores the broad trends shaping global migration, with particular emphasis on the political geographies of borders, population displacement and human rights, and comparative immigration and refugee experiences. Justification: This Tier II General Education course approaches the study of global migrations from a political geographic perspective. The course will focus on refugees and migrants as part of a continuum of global population movement. Using insights from human geography, especially political geography, the course will be broadly

4 4 comparative. It will center on cutting-edge issues of borders in the contemporary world, but it will also provide students with the analytical tools to understand the roots of today's migration trends and responses. The course will provide a gateway for students who might later wish to explore upper division in related fields, such as international development, human rights, refugee policy, the U.S.-Mexico border and US immigrant communities, or humanities courses on migration and cultural diaspora. It will also serve to introduce students to engagement opportunities with refugee and migrant organizations in the Tucson community or internationally through study abroad. Instructor contact information: Elizabeth Oglesby, School of Geography and Development, ENR2 4th floor south. eoglesby@ .arizona.edu. Professor Oglesby has a joint appointment between SGD and Latin American Studies. By switching one of her regionally focused courses to once every other year, she is able to accommodate teaching this new course at least once every other year. At least four other SGD faculty members have expertise in this area and an interest in teaching this course. Course format: lecture and in-class discussion Course objectives and expected learning outcomes: 1. Develop critical thinking and writing skills through reading and writing assignments 2. Develop oral presentation skills through classroom presentations 3. Evaluate and use data on global migration trends 4. Fully consider and respond to different perspectives on global migration debates, examining both scholarly and public policy sources 5. Explain how geographical ideas can inform debates on global migration Absence and class participation policy: The UA s policy concerning Class Attendance, Participation, and Administrative Drops is available at The UA policy regarding absences for any sincerely held religious belief, observance or practice will be accommodated where reasonable: Absences preapproved by the UA Dean of Students (or dean s designee) will be honored. See Participating in the course and attending lectures and other course events are vital to the learning process. As such, attendance is required at all lectures and discussion section meetings. Students who miss class due to illness or emergency are required to bring documentation from their health-care provider or other relevant, professional third parties. Failure to submit third-party documentation will result in unexcused absences.

5 5 Required readings: Eakin, Hugh et al (2015). Flight From Syria: Refugee Stories (Washington, DC: Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting). Hollified, James, Philip Martin and Pia Orrenius (eds.) (2014). Controlling Immigration: A Global Perspective (Stanford: Stanford University Press). Rawlence, Ben (2016). City of Thorns: Life Inside the World's Largest Refugee Camp (New York: Macmillan). Regan, Margaret (2015). Detained and Deported: Stories of Immigrant Families Under Press). Fire (Boston: Beacon Assignments and examinations: Writing assignments (2 essays and 1 book review) = 10 points each (30 points) Two exams = 10 points each (20 points) Final exam = 10 points Short assignments/discussion activities = 30 points total Final group presentation = 10 points Total points = 100 Writing requirement: There will be two required 5-page essays, based on arguing a position in a debate. Students will have the chance to revise these essays. There will also be a 5-page book review. Students may choose a book from an approved list, allowing them to explore a topic of interest in greater depth. In addition, homework assignments and in-class writing activities will allow students to engage critically with course material and will provide a basis for in-class discussions. Final examination or project: There will be a final exam worth 10 points, as well as a group project/presentation worth 10 points. Due dates: Short assignments and writing activities: various dates throughout the semester. At least 20 out of 30 points will be completed by week eight of the course. Essay #1: First draft due during week 3. Revised draft due during week 5. Essay#2: First draft due during week 9. Revised draft due during week 11. Midterm: Week 6. Book review: Week 13.

6 6 Final projects: Week 15. Final exam: university established final exam date. Total grade percentage due by week eight of the course: 40%. Grading scale and policies: = A = B = C = D Below 60 = E Honors credit: An honors contract will be available for this course. Students may consult with the professor for additional research assignments. Additional research assignments may include a research paper of approximately 8-10 pages, or an honors contract may include an alternative output comprising a comparable level of research activity. Scheduled topics: 1. Globalization, empire and migration (slavery and other forms of forced migration; settler colonialism). Define different forms of migration. Readings: Cohen (introduction); Castle and Miller, chapter 1. Also introduction to primary sources on accessing global migration quantitative data. 2. Early 20th century "population transfers" and discourses of ethnic exclusion. Readings: Castle and Miller, chapter 2. Selections from The Migration Reader. 3. Emergence of refugee law and internally displaced populations Readings: Nyers (2005), Introduction and chapter Current asylum debates (gender violence and asylum, LGBT rights, etc). Readings: Amnesty International (selections from 2006); Cohen, chapter 2; Williams IDPs, refugees and humanitarianism Readings: Rawlence (all) 6. Midterm review and exam.

7 7 7. Comparative refugee policies (Europe and the U.S., but also other areas of the world). Readings: Hollified and Orrenius, introduction and chapter Case study: Syrian refugee crisis Reading: Eakin et al (all) 9. Human trafficking Guest speaker. Readings TBA. 10. Border walls and detention archipelagos Readings: Hollified and Orrenius, chapters 4 and Guest worker programs (U.S. immigration policies and also comparative analysis) Readings: Ngai, introduction; Hahamovitch Politics of sanctuary (Tucson, Sanctuary cities) Panel of guest speakers. Reading material drawn from UA Special Collections primary sources. 13. Unaccompanied minors (case study: Central American migrants/refugees) Readings: Regan (all); also collection of news articles. 14. Refugees in Tucson Guest speakers from Tucson-based refugee organizations. Readings TBA. 15. Climate change and migration (debates) Readings: TBA. 16. Memory, art and commemoration Nyers, chapter 5. Bibliography: See attached preliminary list. Some of these readings will be assigned; others will be used to prepare course lectures.

8 8 Classroom Behavior Policy To foster a positive learning environment, students and instructors have a shared responsibility. We want a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where all of us feel comfortable with each other and where we can challenge ourselves to succeed. To that end, our focus is on the tasks at hand and not on extraneous activities (e.g., texting, chatting, reading a newspaper, making phone calls, web surfing, etc.). Threatening Behavior Policy The UA Threatening Behavior by Students Policy prohibits threats of physical harm to any member of the University community, including to oneself. See Accessibility and Accommodations Our goal in this classroom is that learning experiences be as accessible as possible. If you anticipate or experience physical or academic barriers based on disability, please let me know immediately so that we can discuss options. You are also welcome to contact the Disability Resource Center ( ) to establish reasonable accommodations. For additional information on the Disability Resource Center and reasonable accommodations, please visit If you have reasonable accommodations, please plan to meet with me by appointment or during office hours to discuss accommodations and how my course requirements and activities may impact your ability to fully participate. Please be aware that the accessible table and chairs in this room should remain available for students who find that standard classroom seating is not usable. Code of Academic Integrity Students are encouraged to share intellectual views and discuss freely the principles and applications of course materials. However, graded work/exercises must be the product of independent effort unless otherwise instructed. Students are expected to adhere to the UA Code of Academic Integrity as described in the UA General Catalog. See The University Libraries have some excellent tips for avoiding plagiarism, available at Selling class notes and/or other course materials to other students or to a third party for resale is not permitted without the instructor s express written consent. Violations to this and other course rules are subject to the Code of Academic Integrity and may result in course sanctions. Additionally, students who use D2L or UA to sell or buy these copyrighted materials are subject to Code of Conduct Violations for misuse of student addresses. This conduct may also constitute copyright infringement. UA Nondiscrimination and Anti-harassment Policy The University is committed to creating and maintaining an environment free of discrimination; see

9 9 Our classroom is a place where everyone is encouraged to express well-formed opinions and their reasons for those opinions. We also want to create a tolerant and open environment where such opinions can be expressed without resorting to bullying or discrimination of others. Additional Resources for Students UA Academic policies and procedures are available at Student Assistance and Advocacy information is available at Subject to Change Statement Information contained in the course syllabus, other than the grade and absence policy, may be subject to change with advance notice, as deemed appropriate by the instructor. Preliminary bibliography Amnesty International (2006). Living in the Shadows: A Primer on the Human Rights of Migrants Anderson, Benedict (revised edition, 2016). Imagined Communities: Reflection on the (London and NY: Verso). Benhabib, Seyla (2004) The Rights of Others: Aliens, Residents and Citizens (Cambridge: University Press). Spread of Nationalism Cambridge Castle, Stephen and Mark J. Miller (2009). The Age of Migration: International Modern World (NY: Guilford Press). Population Movements in the Christopher, Emma, et al (eds.) (2007). Middle Passages: Forced Migration and the World (Berkeley: UC Press). Making of the Modern Cohen, Robin (2008). Global Diasporas: An Introduction (NY: Routledge) Coleman, M The Local Migration State: The Site-Specific Devolution of Immigration Enforcement in the U.S. South. Law & Policy, 34(2), Coleman, M What Counts as the Politics and Practice of Security, and Where? Devolution and Immigrant Insecurity after 9/11. Annals of the Association of American Geographers, 99(5), Gabbacia, Donna (2002). Women, Gender and Transnational Lives (Toronto: University of Toronto Press). Hahamovitch, Cindy (2003). "Creating Perfect Immigrants: Guestworkers of the World in Historical Perspective," Journal of Labor History, Vol. 44, Issue 1, pp Hiebert, D A borderless world: dream or nightmare? ACME: An International E-Journal for Critical Geographies, 2(2),

10 10 Hollified, James, Philip Martin and Pia Orrenius (eds.) (2014). Controlling Immigration: A Global Perspective (Stanford: Stanford University Press). Maier, Charles S. (2016) Once Within Borders: Territories of Power, Wealth, and Belonging Since 1500 (Cambridge: Harvard University Press). Manning, Patrick (2005). Migration in World History (NY: Routledge). Martinez, D. A., R. C. Reineke, R. Rubio-Goldsmith, B. E. Anderson, G. L. Hess, G. L. and B. O. Parks A Continued Humanitarian Crisis at the Border: Undocumented Border Crossing Deaths Recorded by the Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner, , Tucson, AZ: Binational Migration Institute, the University of Arizona McNevin, A Undocumented citizens? Shifting grounds of citizenship in Los Angeles. In Peter Nyers and Kim Rygiel (eds), Citizenship, Migrant Activism and the Politics of Movement. New York: Routledge, pp Megoran, N The case for ending migration controls. Antipode, 37(4), Meng, G Turning Migrants into Criminals: The Harmful Impact of US Border Prosecutions. Human Rights Watch, Washington DC. Messina, Anthony and Gallya Lahav (2006). The Migration Reader (Boulder: Lynne Ngai, M.M. (2014) Impossible Subjects: 'Illegal Aliens' and the Making of Modern Princeton University Press). Rienner). America (Princeton: Nevins, J Operation Gatekeeper: The Rise of the Illegal Alien and the Making of the U.S. Mexico Border London: Routledge. Nyers, P Migrant Citizenships and Autonomous Mobilites. Migration, Mobility, & Displacement, 1(1): Nyers, Peter (2005). Rethinking Refugees Beyond States of Emergency (NY: Routledge). Oliveri, F Subverting neoliberal citizenship. Migrant struggles for the right to stay in contemporary Italy. ACME: An International e-journal for Critical Geographies, 2015, 14(2), Purcell, M., and J. Nevins Pushing the boundary: state restructuring, state theory, and the case of US- Mexico border enforcement in the 1990s. Political Geography, 24(2), Rygiel, K Bordering solidarities: migrant activism and the politics of movement and camps at Calais. Citizenship Studies, 15(1) Samers, M Immigration and the spectre of Hobbes: some comments for the quixotic Dr. Bauder. ACME: An International E-Journal for Critical Geographies 2,

11 11 Scheel, S Studying embodied encounters: autonomy of migration beyond its romanticization. Postcolonial Studies, 16(3): Staeheli, L Citizenship and the problem of community. Political Geography 27, Staeheli, L., E. Patricia, H. Leitner and C. Nagel Dreaming the ordinary: Daily life and the complex geographies of citizenship. Progress in Human Geography, 36(5), Torpey, John (1999). The Invention of the Passport: Surveillance, Citizenship and the State (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press). Varsanyi, M Rescaling the Alien, Rescaling Personhood: Neoliberalism, Immigration, and the State. Annals of the Association of American Geographers, 98, Varsanyi, M Immigration Policy Activism in U.S. States and cities: Interdisciplinary Perspectives. In Varsanyi, M (editor) Taking Local Control: Immigration Policy Activism in U.S. Cities and States Stanford: Stanford University Press, pp Williams, J From humanitarian exceptionalism to contingent care: Care and enforcement at the humanitarian border. Political Geography, 47,