Refugees, Citizenship, Migration · Human Rights
The course introduced very comprehensive theories which allowed me to learn more about topics related to migrants and the notion of the border.
The refugee regime, panoptican, homo sacer, state of exception, privacy, etc.
The main focus of the course was on the surveillance by and violence of the state on different actors with varying levels of citizenship.
This course added a philosophical depth to the socio-political discussions surrounding refugees, migration and statehood. It was a thought-provoking course that enriched my education through a new lens of thinking. The political philosophy tied well in both readings and discussion regarding human rights and international law.
We got a lot of different theoretical perspectives on citizenship, statehood, borders, etc. rather than anything super concrete and practical, although there's more room for that if you choose in your final paper. Professor Molavi has very interesting personal insights on the topic due to her own personal experiences and identity as well as her work experience.
I highly recommend Professor Molavi's course Refugees, migration and statehood. Dr. Molavi teaches with passion, depth and intellect in a way that is engaging and inspiring. I felt a sense of curiosity and yearning for more in this class. Dr. Molavi is not only a great professor, but a dedicated one who cares about her students. 1 Columbia University: Arts & Sciences Fall 2023 Course: HRTSGU4970_001_2023_3-Refugees,Citizenship,Migration : HRTSGU4970_001_2023_3 - Refugees, Citizenship, Migration Instructor: Shourideh Molavi
How to write critical essays. How to think through abstract theory.
I learned a lot about different theories related to migration and different perspectives.
I learned how to think critically about things that I often just take for granted or as facts. I also learned a lot of theoretical frameworks for understanding issues of refugees, citizenship, and migration from different vantage points.
A theoretical analysis of the systemic violence of inherent in the notion of borders, etc.