This module aims to introduce students to past and current research on the politics of forced migration. The course can be divided into three subsections: causes of displacement, effects of displacement flows on the destination and how hosts respond to flows. It will start by introducing the main concepts and historical and legal developments. Then, it will explore the causes of forced migration movements with an emphasis on politics, conflict and the environment. Later, it will move on to where people flee and investigate how forced migration flows affect the security and economy of host communities. Afterwards, the module will focus on how destination countries govern forced migration flows and how people in the host countries react. Developed countries (e.g., Germany) as well as developing countries (e.g., Jordan) will be investigated. Finally, the course will also cover under which circumstances displaced people move back to their home and the effects of this return on society.
This course is for 2nd year MIA, MPP and MDS students only.
