HIST. 376: Immigrants, Refugees, and Diasporas

HIST. 376: Immigrants, Refugees, and Diasporas

Who qualifies as a citizen of a country and who does not? What rights does citizenship confer? And, how should we think about those who do not belong to any one country? This course looks at immigrants who choose to cross political borders, refugees who are forced to flee beyond them, and diasporas of ethnic minorities who permanently reside outside their homelands. Throughout history, such groups have found themselves at the center of impassioned discussion about who has rights and who belongs in a society. Examining these groups from a global historical perspective, this course explores how ethical debates about the rights of migrants have evolved in the modern age.