Glbal Ed Chlnge of Migration

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

This seminar focuses attention on migrant students (including refugee students) and their educational needs. We will examine educational systems across various national contexts and the opportunities and challenges these present for border-crossing students. We begin by exploring recent historical and contemporary issues of migration, with particular attention paid to children and youth, before delving into the topics ranging from access to education for stateless persons and asylum-seekers, minority rights and adult education for immigrants. Case studies and theoretical readings will highlight the issues around migrant education as addressed and experienced at a range of levels, from INGO and NGOS, federal, state, and municipal level education agencies. In our final section of the course, we will explore innovative approaches to providing inclusive education.