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This online course explores the historical and contemporary experiences of three key minority groups in Europe: Jews, Muslims, and Roma. Through an interdisciplinary approach, students will examine the complex dynamics of minority–majority relations, with particular attention to the social, political, and cultural challenges these communities face. Key topics include migration, discrimination, integration policies, and the role of religion and ethnicity in shaping group identity and community cohesion.
The course analyzes how these groups have navigated their position as minorities, addressing both external pressures of exclusion and internal processes of community-building and identity formation. Special emphasis is placed on questions of belonging within European societies, as well as on the role of memory and trauma. Historical events such as the Holocaust, colonialism, and the Roma genocide during the Second World War are examined for their lasting impact on collective identities today. Designed with flexibility in mind, the course allows you to study at your own pace and revisit course materials as needed. At the same time, participation in three mandatory online meetings with the instructors is required: 1. Introductory Session: March 3, 13:00–14:30 CET (Zoom link will be provided) 2. Online Class Presentation: Date to be announced during the Introductory Session 3. Final Test or Colloquium (oral discussion-based exam): Dates to be determined at the end of the semester Important: The MOOC platform will be available starting February 16, 2026, the first day of the summer term at the Faculty of Arts, Charles University. On that day, you will receive an email with step-by-step instructions on how to register. Instructions will also be available on our website in the section How to Participate? https://uclk.ff.cuni.cz/veda-a-vyzkum/granty/euphony/5-course-european-minorities/#html Poslední úprava: Menachem Zoufalá Marcela, PhDr., Ph.D. (03.02.2026)
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Course Objectives: By the end of the course, students will:
1. Understand the historical contexts and contemporary experiences of Jews, Muslims, and Roma in Europe.
2. Analyze the social, political, and cultural factors influencing the integration and exclusion of minority groups.
3. Critically assess the role of policies and public discourse in shaping minority-majority relations.
4. Explore the ways in which these communities have built a sense of belonging and solidarity within European societies.
5. Develop an informed perspective on contemporary issues of social inclusion and minority rights in Europe.
This course provides students with a deeper understanding of the experiences of minority groups in Europe and invites reflection on broader questions of identity, belonging, and multicultural coexistence in contemporary society. Poslední úprava: Kafka Ivan, Mgr. Bc. (13.09.2024)
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Course Requirements:
Methods of Assessment: · Successful quiz completion 25% · Online class presentation 25% · Final test or Colloquium (oral discussion-based exam) 50% Poslední úprava: Menachem Zoufalá Marcela, PhDr., Ph.D. (06.02.2025)
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Key themes will include:
· The historical development of Jewish, Muslim, and Roma communities in Europe
· Patterns of discrimination, persecution, and resistance
· The impact of nationalism, populism, and far-right movements on these minorities
· Case studies on community-building efforts and intergroup interactions
· Policies of inclusion, integration, and the challenges of multiculturalism in Europe
· Contemporary issues such as Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, and antigypsyism Poslední úprava: Kafka Ivan, Mgr. Bc. (13.09.2024)
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Course Requirements:
Poslední úprava: Menachem Zoufalá Marcela, PhDr., Ph.D. (06.02.2025)
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