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Refugees in the 21st Century
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 28 hours
  • Course by University of London
  • Offered by

About

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.

Modules

Course Introduction

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
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2 Discussions

  • Introduce yourself and tell us what has motivated you to take this course
  • Where in the world are you based?

1 Videos

  • Introductory video - Welcome to ‘Refugees in the 21st Century’.

2 Readings

  • Key information about course assignments and graded assessments
  • Recommended background reading

Week One: ‘A world of refugees’

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • (Graded) Week 1 assessment quiz

2 Discussions

  • Why might some countries prefer to host refugees in camps?
  • Task and discussion on a country or region that most interests you

1 Videos

  • A world of refugees

3 Readings

  • Week 1: A world of refugees - overview
  • Essential reading for Week 1
  • Note on the 'Global South' and 'Global North'

Who is a refugee?

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 4 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • (Graded) Week two assessment quiz

4 Discussions

  • Refugees or migrants?
  • Ways in which the legal definition of the term ‘refugee’ varies from its use in everyday speech?
  • Famous refugees - did you know that these people are refugees?
  • Who may not be included in the refugee definition?

1 Videos

  • ‘Who is a refugee?’

1 Readings

  • Essential reading for Week 2

The global 'system' of refugee protection

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • (Graded) Peer review assessment

2 Discussions

  • Is UNHCR’s mandate still achievable?
  • The Global Compact on Refugees

1 Videos

  • 'The global refugee protection regime'

1 Readings

  • Essential reading for Week 3

Solving the 'refugee problem'

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 3 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • (Graded) Week 4 assessment quiz

3 Discussions

  • Voluntary repatriation
  • Reframing the refugee 'problem'
  • Task and discussion on solutions for refugees

1 Videos

  • Durable solutions for refugees

1 Readings

  • Essential reading for Week 4

Refugees as Migrants

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 3 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • (Graded) Week 5 assessment quiz

3 Discussions

  • State measures to address the 2015 'crisis'
  • Cooperation with host and transit countries
  • Is there a refugee 'crisis'?

1 Videos

  • 'Refugees as migrants’

1 Readings

  • Essential reading for Week 5

Only the tip of the 'forced migration' iceberg

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • (Graded) Peer review assessment

2 Discussions

  • The UN Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement
  • Internal displacement and refugee situations

1 Videos

  • Only the tip of the 'forced migration' iceberg

1 Readings

  • Essential reading for Week 6

Auto Summary

Explore the complex phenomenon of 21st-century refugees with this foundational MOOC by Coursera. Delve into who refugees are, their origins, destinations, and the global protection system. Engage with challenging activities and peer discussions over a 1680-minute duration. Ideal for those interested in personal development, with Starter and Professional subscription options available.

Professor David Cantor
Instructors

Professor David Cantor

Professor Sarah Singer
Instructors

Professor Sarah Singer