Migrants and Refugees

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The growing movement of peoples across national boundaries in search of employment, better wages, and higher standards of living, and away from persecution and violence has transformed the international community. In this course, you will attempt to answer several questions that focus on the understanding of why, how, who, what, and where of migration. What is difference between a refugee, internally displaced person, stateless person, and an asylum seeker? Why is there an increase in movement across borders in the past decades? How does migration influence the political, economic, and social environment of the sending and receiving state? Why are some persons welcomed and others rejected? What are the security concerns (trafficking, conflict, and terrorism) and issues engendered by international migration? What role do international organizations play in influencing state behavior towards migrants? The readings, presentations, and interactive activities will examine these questions and more regarding the challenges of migration flows. LA-TBI.