European minorities: interactions, community building and sense of belonging - ABO700895
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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, focusing on the social, political, and cultural challenges faced by these communities. The course will cover topics such as migration, discrimination, integration policies, and the role of religion and ethnicity in shaping group identity and community cohesion.
We will analyze how these groups have navigated their status as minorities, examining both the external pressures of exclusion and the internal processes of community-building and identity formation. A significant portion of the course will be devoted to exploring how Jews, Muslims, and Roma have developed a sense of belonging within European societies, the role of memory and trauma, and how historical events like the Holocaust, colonialism, and the Roma genocide during WWII continue to influence their identities today. This course is designed to offer you flexibility in your learning. You can study at your own pace, progressing according to your schedule, and revisit any class materials as needed. However, there are three required online meetings with your instructors that you must attend at specific times: 1. Introductory Session: March 3, 16:00–17:30 CET (Zoom link will be provided) 2. Online Class Presentation: The date will 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 17, 2025—the first day of the summer term at Charles University. On that day, you’ll receive an email with easy, step-by-step instructions on how to sign up. Prefer to access the instructions yourself? You can also find them 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. (17.02.2025)
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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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Jansen, Y. and Meer, N. (2020) ‘Genealogies of “Jews” and “Muslims”: social imaginaries in the race- Poslední úprava: Kafka Ivan, Mgr. Bc. (13.09.2024)
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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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Poslední úprava: Menachem Zoufalá Marcela, PhDr., Ph.D. (06.02.2025)
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