Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas

Cities, Migrations and Diversity - 2nd semester

Code

722171252

Academic unit

Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas

Department

Sociologia

Credits

6

Teacher in charge

José Mapril

Weekly hours

3 letivas + 1 tutorial

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

It is intended that students acquire a) a critical understanding of the theoretical and methodological references presented in this curriculum unit; b) the ability to draw innovative research problems, based on the literature suggested; c) the capacity to discuss the added value of specific research in the field of multi-ethnic cities, migrations and urban diversity.

Prerequisites

n.a.

Subject matter

1. Urban Studies, postcolonialism and globalization 2. Cultural identities in multi-ethnic metropolis 3. Migrations and urban changes 4. Hybridity, inter-ethnic relations and discrimination 5. Beside cities: diasporas and global public spaces.

Bibliography

Teaching method

Classes are divided by: Expositional, of the teacher´s responsibility, followed by debate (60%) Practical, centred in the discussion of selected topics (40%)

Evaluation method

Evaluation has two moments: Individual presentations in class of a text about a syllabus´ topic (40%) Individual written work (critical reflection exercise with a maximum of 15 pages) (60%).

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