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European Policies on Minorities: Theory and Practice

This course delves into European policies and practices towards minorities, exploring concepts such as ethnicity, race, multiculturalism, and racism. It covers key frameworks like the European Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities and analyzes the promotion of interethnic relations and elimination of discrimination. The interdisciplinary approach incorporates social theory, political philosophy, and legal perspectives, providing a comprehensive understanding of minority issues in Europe.

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European Policies on Minorities: Theory and Practice

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  1. European Policies and Practice twds MinoritiesJean Monnet Module Department of Public and Social Policy Institute of Sociology Studies, FSV UK Winter term 2005/06

  2. Unit 1 Introduction to the course and terminology:Ethnicity, race, minority, multiculturalism & racism Laura Laubeova laubeova@fsv.cuni.cz

  3. Unit 1 - structure • Interdisciplinary approach • Course background • Syllabus • Course outline and Readings • Assessment (AQCIs, final essay) • Terminology: Ethnicity, race, multiculturalism, & racism

  4. Interdiscriplinary approach • Public Policy/Psychology/Education • Social Theory and Political Philosophy: Selma Muhic • Social policy: Míťa Castle-Kaněrová • International Law, Acquis Communauteure, Human Rights Law, Minority Law, Refugee Law

  5. Background • Amsterdam Treaty (Article 13) • two Directives (2000/43/EC, 2000/78/EC) • European Framework Convention for protection of national minorities (FCNM) CERD, CRC, CEDAW, ICCPR, ICESCR, etc. framework for public policies - promoting positive interethnic relations, elimination of discrimination and racism.

  6. Syllabus & readings http://tolerance.cz ECTS Credits: 8 (eight hours of work per week) Assessment: Three AQCI’s (due by week 10)45% Attendance and active participation 10% An oral presentation 5% Final essay (up to 3,000 words, due the first day of week 11) 40%

  7. AQCI ARGUMENT- QUESTION – CONNECTIONS- IMPLICATIONS 1.CENTRAL QUOTATION 2. ARGUMENT 3. QUESTION 4. EXPERIENTIAL CONNECTION 5. TEXTUAL CONNECTION 6. IMPLICATIONS Examples at: www.tolerance.cz/courses/monnet/winter2004/essays.htm

  8. Terminology • promoting positive interethnic relations • elimination of discrimination and racism • Ethnicity, race, minorit, relationship, racism • Multiculturalism • Racism, discrimination • Inclusion, rights, equity

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