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The II module of the Sociological-Legal Clinic will focus on the border space from a theoretical and methodological point of view. The lecture series explores the multiple dimensions of borders in the contemporary world, starting from their historical evolution to the current challenges of global mobility. Through an analysis of the European Union's border management system, with particular attention to the hotspot approach, and an in-depth look at migrant circulations and transit spaces, the course aims to understand how borders shape and are in turn influenced by contemporary mobilities. The digital and infrastructural aspects of the border apparatus will also be examined, offering a comprehensive overview of the socio-political dynamics at play. The goal is to answer the crucial question: what logic guides the current regulatory and operational setup of borders, and how does this interact with the complex realities of human mobility in the 21st century?