Refugees in the 21st Century
This MOOC provides insight into the refugee phenomenon as one of the most complex, compelling and (arguably) misunderstood features of the 21st century. Taking a global perspective, it will outline the fundamentals of who ‘refugees’ are, where they come from and where they go, as well as delving into the features of the global system for refugee protection and ‘solutions’ for those who have been forcibly displaced. It places the student at the centre of the learning experience through engagement with a range of robust and challenging activities, materials and online peer engagement.
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Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Week one: Course Introduction and ‘A world of refugees’
Week 2
Week two: Who is a refugee?
Week 3
Week three: The global ‘system’ of refugee protection
Week 4
Week four: Solving the ‘refugee problem’
Week 5
Week five: Refugees as migrants
Week 6
Week six: Only the tip of the ‘forced migration’ iceberg
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?
When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Reviews
This course is very informative. I will use all the concepts and legal information for my future cases. I enjoyed this class. Thank you.
The course offers good insight to the problematic of the contemporary phenomena of refugees. I would appreciate more videos from the lectures.
This is just the course I was looking for. Briliantly succinct, informed and up to date overview. I feel equipped to take my studies and career move to the next level. Thank you.
The course is very informative and knowledgeable. Its fun to learn! If there could be more visuals and videos in this course it would have been even more good !
