This course introduces students to the growing research area of international migration and the politics of human mobility. Initially, it presents contemporary trends in international migration and refugee movements. The course then provides an overview of theoretical approaches to human mobility and examines the factors underlying migration and refugee movements. As part of the course, we will analyse international refugee law, the emerging global governance of migration and refugees, borders, border control, and the securitization of migration, with a particular focus on Türkiye’s migration and asylum policies and its cooperation on migration with the European Union.
This course presents a comprehensive exploration of the European Union's pivotal role in promoting sustainability and resilience through a global public goods approach to global governance. Through engaging weekly themes, students will examine the complex intersections between EU policies and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The course addresses sustainability as a global governance priority across various dimensions, including economic development, the environment, international security, and peace. EU policies on the circular economy, regional development, agriculture, technology, industry, investment, and trade will be analysed in terms of socio-economic resilience and sustainability. The course will critically assess the potential impact of EU initiatives on enhancing resilience in the face of challenges such as the climate crisis, digital transformation, food security, income and opportunity inequalities, and pandemics
This course provides Master’s students with an in-depth understanding of international migration, forced migration, asylum, and refugee movements. It analyses international refugee protection regimes and the policies implemented at national, regional, and international levels to manage forced migration and refugee flows. Key topics include the securitisation of migration, large-scale refugee movements, internally displaced people, and exclusionary policies towards refugees and asylum seekers. The course also addresses humanitarian crises resulting from forced migration, protracted refugee situations, refugee camps, and climate-induced displacement, as well as the safe, voluntary, and sustainable return of refugees.
Fall Term
RI 313 International Migration
This course introduces students to the growing research area of international migration and the politics of human mobility. Initially, it presents contemporary trends in international migration and refugee movements. The course then provides an overview of theoretical approaches to human mobility and examines the factors underlying migration and refugee movements. As part of the course, we will analyse international refugee law, the emerging global governance of migration and refugees, borders, border control, and the securitization of migration, with a particular focus on Türkiye’s migration and asylum policies and its cooperation on migration with the European Union.
Syllabus
RI 459 European Union as a Global Actor for Sustainability and Resilience
This course presents a comprehensive exploration of the European Union's pivotal role in promoting sustainability and resilience through a global public goods approach to global governance. Through engaging weekly themes, students will examine the complex intersections between EU policies and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The course addresses sustainability as a global governance priority across various dimensions, including economic development, the environment, international security, and peace. EU policies on the circular economy, regional development, agriculture, technology, industry, investment, and trade will be analysed in terms of socio-economic resilience and sustainability. The course will critically assess the potential impact of EU initiatives on enhancing resilience in the face of challenges such as the climate crisis, digital transformation, food security, income and opportunity inequalities, and pandemics
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RI 647 Forced Migration and Refugees
This course provides Master’s students with an in-depth understanding of international migration, forced migration, asylum, and refugee movements. It analyses international refugee protection regimes and the policies implemented at national, regional, and international levels to manage forced migration and refugee flows. Key topics include the securitisation of migration, large-scale refugee movements, internally displaced people, and exclusionary policies towards refugees and asylum seekers. The course also addresses humanitarian crises resulting from forced migration, protracted refugee situations, refugee camps, and climate-induced displacement, as well as the safe, voluntary, and sustainable return of refugees.
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Spring Term
RI 450 EU Migration and Asylum Policy: Challenges and Future Directions