Digital Teaching
Summer Semester 2024, TU Darmstadt and Goethe University Frankfurt
Dr. Maria-Artemis Kolliniati, kolliniati@pg.tu-darmstadt.de
 
TCan the principles of human rights or the legal statuses of refugees and asylum seekers effectively safeguard individuals compelled to flee their nations? This course delves into the multifaceted aspects of forced migration through various theoretical perspectives. Comprising seven main sections, the course begins by examining the primary legal framework for refugee protection, specifically the 1951 UN Refugee Convention. The second section explores international refugee law, policies, and diverse theoretical approaches. Turning to international relations theories, the third section delves into partiality and impartiality approaches. The fourth section probes the question of open or closed borders, considering different theoretical viewpoints and the sovereignty of the state. The fifth section scrutinizes the idea of cities and migration policies. Theoretical perspectives and open borders are discussed in the sixth section. The final section centers on Europe and refugees, covering the common European asylum system and deterrence mechanisms. By the course's conclusion, students will gain proficiency in various theoretical approaches and the central legal framework pertaining to forced migration.

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