geography

Minimum 1 full page double spaced, 12 point or less and 1 inch or less margins– it will probably take a little more than a page so if yours is barely a page then you probably have not addressed all the questions fully. See the rubric below to be clear on what is expected and how to format this assignment. DO NOT CUT AND PASTE ANYTHING FROM THE ARTICLES YOU USE. THIS ASSIGNMENT NEEDS TO BE IN YOUR OWN WORDS. I WILL NOT HAVE A STAPLER IN CLASS – PLEASE STAPLE BEFORE YOU COME TO CLASS – DO NOT USE PAPER CLIPS OR FOLD OVER THE CORNERS.

Follow the heading format as outlined in the rubric at the end of the assignment.

Below you will find some articles on the Schengen Agreement and migration issues in Europe. Please read the section in your text on pages 264-266, (Migration Within Europe, International Migration to Europe and Leaky Borders and “fortress Europe”) then read the material below. Feel free to Google other articles concerning the topic of Europe and migration, and then answer the following questions in the form of an essay.

Questions:

1. What is the Schengen Agreement, when did it come into force and which group of countries adhere to it. (do not list all those who do, but list those of the group who do not because that is a smaller list).

2. What are the ramifications of this agreement? Why did some countries not join, and why might some countries leave? What are the advantages and disadvantages of implementing this agreement. (The article on Switzerland shows some advantages)

3. Read the articles and then in your own words explain what is happening between the UK and the Romanians and Bulgarians, between the Swiss and Portuguese and between people coming from Africa to Europe.

Hints: A few things you should include in your essay

Why is the UK different and what is about to happen at the end of the year to cause concern?

What makes Switzerland different? How come people want to go there?

Be sure to explain why those people from Africa want to get to Melilla. If you do not understand this question reread the article and then do a little more research on the location.

4. What do you think about this immigration policy, do you think Europe should keep it or discard it? Explain your reasoning.

Q&A: Schengen Agreement