Multiculturalism in International Relations 2104-GPIR-D3MUIR
The aim of the course is to present core problems related to multiculturalism in international relations. Students participating in the course in winter 2019 will have an opportunity to understand cultural challenges related to the concept and policies of multiculturalism, as well as to reflect on multicultural setting in relation to their country of origin.
The course ends with written exam. The final note is a combination of the note from written exam and active participation in the course. Due to the short and condensed schedule of the course only one absence is permitted.
For those who due to external reasons (visa problems, health issues) could not participate in the course on regular basis there is an obligatory additional task: short essay on the topic agreed with the teacher and closely related to the topic of the course.
Rodzaj przedmiotu
Tryb prowadzenia
Koordynatorzy przedmiotu
Efekty kształcenia
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
Explain and contextualize key theories and concepts related to multiculturalism, diversity, and identity in international relations.
Trace the historical development of multiculturalism as a political and social framework in global and national contexts.
Analyze how multiculturalism influences the conduct of diplomacy, conflict resolution, and international cooperation.
Critically evaluate the role of international organizations and state actors in promoting or resisting multicultural norms and practices.
Compare and assess multicultural policies in different countries and their impact on foreign policy and international image.
Identify challenges posed by cultural diversity in global governance, humanitarian intervention, and peacekeeping missions.
Assess the intersection of multiculturalism with issues such as migration, minority rights, nationalism, and populism.
Debate and defend perspectives on the benefits and limitations of multiculturalism in a globalized world.
Apply theoretical knowledge to real-world case studies involving multicultural dynamics in international conflicts or cooperation.
Communicate effectively across cultures, demonstrating sensitivity, empathy, and critical thinking in oral and written academic formats.
Kryteria oceniania
- Presence and active participation in discussions held during the course 30%
- In-class presentation 30%
- Written exam 40%
Praktyki zawodowe
none.
Literatura
1. Th. H. Eriksen, Introduction: Comparison and Context, in: Small places, large issues. An Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology, Pluto Press 2001, pp.1-8.
2. J.M. Bennett, M.J. Bennett, Developing intercultural sensitivity, in: Landis, D., Bennett, J., Bennett, M. (eds.), Handbook of Intercultural Training, 2003, pp. 147-165.
3. H. Schreiber, Cultural Genocide – Culturecide: An Unfinished or Rejected Project of International Law?, [in:] Schreiber H., Michałowska G. (ed.), Culture(s) in International Relations, Peter Lang Verlag 2017, p. 319- 346.
4. Barrett, M. (2013). Interculturalism and multiculturalism: Concepts and controversies. In M. Barrett (Ed.), Interculturalism and Multiculturalism: Similarities and Differences (pp.15-41). Strasbourg: Council of Europe Publishing.
5. Campagna, D., (2017), Implementing the Human Right to Take Part in Cultural Life: Trends and Perspectives of Inclusive Cultural Empowerment, Peace Human Rights Governance, 1(2), 169-193.
6. Céline Romainville Defining The Right To Participate In Cultural Life As A Human Right, Netherlands Quarterly of Human Rights, Vol. 33/4, 405–436, 2015.
7. Ch. Joppke, Multiculturalism and Immigration, Theory and Society
Vol. 25, No. 4 (Aug., 1996), pp. 449-500
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