FYS 130 The Global Refugee Crisis
According to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), “nearly 1 person is forcibly displaced every two seconds as a result of conflict or persecution” globally. Given this startling fact, it is imperative for global citizens to understand the root causes and effects of refugee outflows. This course will explore why refugees leave their home countries in the first place, the process of resettlement, and the ongoing difficulties of assimilation.