Social Participation and Intercultural Communication - JSM183
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Last update: doc. Mgr. Jakub Grygar, Ph.D. (23.03.2023)
The course is focused on developing an understanding of communication and social participation in culturally diverse settings, in relation to dynamic migration processes. Participants will get acquainted with current academic literature and research in this respect. Social participation is understood here as an involvement of migrants in social life – such as access to public services, taking part in local activities and decision-making. We will look at interactions in local communities, identify potential difficulties to intercultural communication and analyse the barriers to involvement in social activities. We will be interested in issues such as: the existence of social and cultural boundaries, modes of inclusion, integrative and discriminative practices on the part of various social actors as well as “negotiations of difference”. Apart from a theoretical stance, the course has strong practical implications. We will explore possible policies and social actions aimed at building integrative and non-discriminatory encounters between diverse groups. Students will be empowered to analyse, design and assist inclusive social processes. They will develop sensitivity and skills in communicating across cultures and acquire the knowledge useful in supporting social participation. Expected learning outcomes At the end of the course, alumni should: - know the terminology of social sciences and understands their role in culture; understands the interdependencies between different social disciplines, as well as their relationship with cultural research; - understand the value of an interdisciplinary approach to the analysis and interpretation of social changes in the modern world (especially in the Mediterranean countries and in Central and Eastern Europe); - be able to select and make a critical assessment of information coming from various scientific, popular science, journalistic and other sources; - be able to interpret social processes in an advanced and interdisciplinary way, especially the changes taking place in them; - be able to prepare an oral or written presentation taking into account the needs of recipients, in particular with the use of a range of digital tools; can present arguments to support her/his beliefs and knowledge in a logical and convincing manner; - be ready to accept the competence to choose the most appropriate means to perform the indicated tasks; - be ready to show respect for partners in the discussion and uses substantive arguments; understands the principles of tolerance and cultural differences. Assessment The assessment components for this course consist of: - active participation in class activities – both individual and groupwork 50% - final project presentation 50% A maximum of two absences in class meetings is allowed. |