Refugees, Displac & Humanitarian Resps (817F8)
Refugees, Displacement and Humanitarian Responses
Module 817F8
Module details for 2022/23.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Full Module Description
The aim of this module is to provide knowledge and understanding of the complexity of forced migration issues, including the drivers of displacement and forced migration, and the responses of humanitarian organisations and governments in the global south and global north to mass displacement.
Other key issues we will address are the roles of ideological and practical perspectives which inform policies concerning the reception and settlement of refugees. They include the securitisation of migration, bordering regimes, methodological nationalism, the concept of home, how categories such as refugee/forced migrant/migrant have consequences for people on the move. We will also consider global dynamics of conflict and inequality that influence displacement and forced migration.
At the end of the course, you will be expected to have a conceptual and intellectual grasp of key themes relating to forced migration and development, and specific understanding of the practical experience of, and lessons learnt from, refugee assistance programmes over the past 50 years.
Module Outline
The aim of this module is to provide knowledge and understanding of the complexity of forced migration issues, including the drivers of displacement and forced migration, and the responses of humanitarian organisations and governments in the global south and global north to mass displacement.
Other key issues we will address are the roles of ideological and practical perspectives which inform policies concerning the reception and settlement of refugees. They include the securitisation of migration, bordering regimes, methodological nationalism, the concept of home, how categories such as refugee/forced migrant/migrant have consequences for people on the move. We will also consider global dynamics of conflict and inequality that influence displacement and forced migration.
At the end of the course, you will be expected to have a conceptual and intellectual grasp of key themes relating to forced migration and development, and specific understanding of the practical experience of, and lessons learnt from, refugee assistance programmes over the past 50 years.
Module learning outcomes
An understanding of the core concepts and questions which define refugee studies
An awareness and understanding of the relationship between refugee studies, migration and development studies
The ability to analyse major practical and political issues raised by forced migration, and apply theoretical concepts to better understand these issues.
Flexibility in combining a variety of intellectual and practical approaches in the analysis of forced migration policy in a development context.
Ability to reflect upon practical experience of lessons learned from refugee assistance and apply concise, critical and cogently structured arguments
The ability to deploy a range of communication skills both orally and in writing
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (4000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 2 Tue 16:00 | 90.00% |
| Coursework | 10.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Presentation | T2 Week 11 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Film | 2 hours | 01111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Class | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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