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Lecturer(s)
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Dohnalová Eva, PhDr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1. Integration of immigrants: basic terms and concepts. 2. Dimensions of integration, measurement of integration. 3. Multi-level governance of integration policies. 4. Main instruments and measures of local integration policies. 5. Examples of national models and their local applications.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Group work
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Learning outcomes
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Objectives of the course Interculturalism in the City: 1. To explore the social, cultural and economic reality of the city in the context of diversity and coexistence of different groups of inhabitants 2. To analyze political strategies and public policies of selected cities at the national and local level aimed at inclusion and intercultural dialogue in the urban environment. Understand the influence of urban planning on the formation of interpersonal relations, segregation and integration of different communities. 4. Develop critical thinking about the possibilities of promoting intercultural coexistence through participatory approaches and urban planning.
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to define concepts related to the integration of immigrants at the local level and to interpret the results of this process with regard to the setting of specific integration policies at the supranational, national and local level. The student will also be able to critically evaluate interculturality at the social, economic, cultural, political, urban level of urban functioning.
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Prerequisites
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The course builds on the courses "Introduction to Migration Theories" and "Geographical Aspects of Migration and Integration". Adequate initial knowledge is therefore assumed. The ability to understand written English text (academic articles, book chapters) is also assumed.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Seminar Work, Final project
Requirements 1) Attendance: 75% 2) Seminar work 3) Exam (project) Due to the requirement to write a seminar work and the desirable connection to the courses "Introduction to Migration Theory" and "Geographical Aspects of Migration and Integration of Foreigners", the course is suitable for students from the 2nd year onwards. All information about the course is sent to the school e-mail if necessary.
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Recommended literature
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Alexander, M. (2007). Cities and Labour Immigration. Comparing Policy Responses in Amsterdam. Paris, Rome and Tel Aviv. Asghate, Hamsphire..
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BORKERT, M., BOSWICK, W., HECKMANN, F. aj. (2007). Local integration policies for migrants in Europe. Luxembourg.
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DOHNALOVÁ, Eva. Governance of migrant integration in the Czech Republic. , 2020, ISSN ISSN 1213-620.
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