3)+Investigating+Refugees

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Syllabus Outcomes: 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 5.10

In this part of the topic we are exploring the issues of refugees and the nature of the movement of refugees to Australia.

http://www.abc.net.au/longjourney/documentary_broadband.html
 * a)** Visit the ABC site below to learn about what it means to be a refugee

What makes someone flee their homeland? Discuss political, religious, economic and cultural factors Why do refugees flee to Australia?
 * b)** As a class discuss:

Examine the UNHCR 1951 Convention of Refugees http://www.unhcr.org/pages/49c3646c4b8.html
 * c)** Discuss Australia's policies and obligations under International law

Discuss the most recent failed 'Malaysia Approach' to refugees? Why did this fail? Discuss the importance of International treaties Make a detailed list of the advantages and disadvantages of these obligations for Australia - Activity 3

http://www.sbs.com.au/insight/episode/watchonline/66/Seeking-Asylum
 * d)** Watch the SBS program "Seeking asylum"

Discuss the implications for social justice for refugees: In their homeland During their journey Upon reaching Australia Becoming a part of Australian society Write a one page diary entry from the perspective of a 16 year old refugee who has just arrived into Australia - Activity 3

This site promotes youth action for refugees Write a half page letter to a student in a refugee camp, What would you write? How will you connect with their life? How will you empathise with their position? What advice could you give a refugee student?
 * e)** Visit the site of 'Taking it global' http://www.tigweb.org/themes/refugees/


 * f)** Post to the Brainstorm Board your understanding of Australia's international obligations in regards to refugees and your views as to whether refugees are in fact queue jumpers or refugees.


 * g)** Post to the Topic Vocabulary List any new terms that you have encountered in this part of the topic

http://www.abc.net.au/longjourney/documentary_broadband.html http://www.unhcr.org/pages/49c3646c4b8.html http://www.sbs.com.au/insight/episode/watchonline/66/Seeking-Asylum http://www.tigweb.org/themes/refugees/
 * Resource List for Part 3**