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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2027
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POLI 467 001 (CRN: 26651)
MIGRATION AND REFUGEES
Long Title: THE POLITICS OF GLOBAL MIGRATION AND REFUGEES
Department: Political Science
Instructor: Norman, Kelsey
Meeting: 2:30PM - 5:00PM R (11-JAN-2027 - 23-APR-2027)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Prerequisites: POLI 395
Section Max Enrollment: 16
Section Enrolled: 0
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 99)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 2-NOV-2026 1:24AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: An interdisciplinary course that will equip students with the analytical tools for understanding the dynamics driving the politics of migration and refugees globally. Students will examine why and how states try to control their borders, the factors that shape the making of migration policy, and different types of migration, with a particular focus on refugees.