GOV 257
COLLOQUIUM: REFUGEE POLITICS
In this course, we will examine the political dynamics of refugees and the changing nature of forced migration. Millions of people have been forced to move from their homes due to different factors including persecution, armed conflict, natural disasters, socioeconomic deprivation, and development projects. By exploring the nature, causes, and consequences of contemporary forced migration waves, this course will examine the relationship between forced migration and politics in the modern international system. The course provides a foundational understanding of and critical engagement with key theories, concepts, issues, and debates in refugee studies. In addition to international relations theory, we will also focus on historical studies, international law, migration and refugee studies, and anthropological approaches to displacement. Participants will engage in academic debates and watch documentaries/films on forced migration. Although special attention is devoted to the Middle East, other cases from different parts of the world will also be examined.
COLLOQUIUM: REFUGEE POLITICS
In this course, we will examine the political dynamics of refugees and the changing nature of forced migration. Millions of people have been forced to move from their homes due to different factors including persecution, armed conflict, natural disasters, socioeconomic deprivation, and development projects. By exploring the nature, causes, and consequences of contemporary forced migration waves, this course will examine the relationship between forced migration and politics in the modern international system. The course provides a foundational understanding of and critical engagement with key theories, concepts, issues, and debates in refugee studies. In addition to international relations theory, we will also focus on historical studies, international law, migration and refugee studies, and anthropological approaches to displacement. Participants will engage in academic debates and watch documentaries/films on forced migration. Although special attention is devoted to the Middle East, other cases from different parts of the world will also be examined.
- Instructor: Zümray Kutlu
Category: Fall 2020-2021