UNSW Handbook Course - Refugees and Forced Migration

Refugees and Forced Migration - SOCW7857


	Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
	School: School of Social Sciences and International Studies
	Course Outline: http://socialwork.arts.unsw.edu.au/
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Postgraduate
	Units of Credit: 8
	EFTSL: 0.167 (more info)
	Contact Hours per Week: 2
	Fee Band: 1 (more info)
	Further Information: See Class Timetable

Description

Explores the push factors that cause forced migration, the root causes of these factors, and the impacts of forced migration on the people affected. The international legal framework is examined as it applies to these groups, their needs and rights in the various stages of flight, first asylum, secondary movement, repatriation, and resettlement. The major impact of conflict as a push factor is also explored, and strategies for peace and conflict resolution are addressed.

Note: As this is an elective course, it will be offered only when the demand is deemed sufficient by the Head of School.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and information to:

Describe the difference between a refugee, a migrant, an asylum seeker and an internally displaced person
Demonstrate an understanding of the refugee experience , through flight, transit, first and subsequent situations of asylum and durable solutions
Apply an understanding of international and domestic law and policy to the refugee and forced migration experience
Discuss and analyse the root causes of refugee generation and forced migration
Analyse the reasons for the diffence in experience of refugee men and refugee women
Conceptualise programs and projects designed to address a wide range of refugee issues, including advocacy on behalf of refugees and internally displaced persons.

Assessment

Assignment 1 (2500 words) - 40%
Assignment 2 (This assignment will be negotiated individually with students) - 60%

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