Immigrants, Refugees State

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

This course examines major causes and consequences of migration. It focuses on how states, organizations, and institutions influence the drivers of international migration and forced displacement, and their consequences. The course begins with an overview of global migration, tracing the evolution of the needs of displaced persons and international responses to refugees and migrants. We will also discuss the search for solutions for and by refugees and internally displaced persons, how global responses to refugees and migrants have changed over time, differences in the ways countries create or dissuade migration and resettlement opportunities, and the implications for migrants and sending/receiving countries.