Course: Introduction to Forced Migration Studies

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Course title Introduction to Forced Migration Studies
Course code KSA/IFMSK
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Dohnalová Eva, PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Topinka Daniel, doc. PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Terminology - forced migration, international protection 2. The legislative and institutional framework for forced migration in the Czech Republic, the EU, and globally 3. Case studies of forced migration in the Czech Republic/EU and outside the EU

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
Learning outcomes
The objectives of the course are: a) to deepen understanding of the causes and consequences of forced migration b) to familiarize participants with the procedural and legislative framework for international protection in the Czech Republic and the EU c) to examine case studies of forced migration in the Czech Republic and around the world.
The ability to understand written text in English (professional articles, book chapters) is assumed.
Prerequisites
Completion of the course "Forced Migration and Refugees" is a prerequisite.

Assessment methods and criteria
Seminar Work

A prerequisite for receiving a grade is the submission of a seminar paper written in English.
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Study plans that include the course
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