This course examines contemporary issues of concern, law and policy impacting populations affected by displacement and forced migration. International law and policy will be examined to evaluate its effectiveness to respond to those affected by all forms of forced migration. The root causes of various forms of people movement and the impact of the experience of forced migration and displacement will be explored and analysed using a range of theoretical constructs and disciplinary perspectives. Key debates, challenges and potential remedies for major current problems will be discussed and developed in class and through the assignments. The ethics of working with refugee and other displaced populations will also be examined.