Location:

Geneva, Switzerland

Program Type:

Study Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Term:

Summer

Program Overview

Program Description:

This summer school brings together experts and students from different countries to examine the origins and the consequences of prejudice. Where does prejudice come from? How do prejudice and discrimination affect people’s achievements, performances, and well-being? How can institutions reduce prejudice? How do laws prevent prejudice and protect minorities? What are the advantages of the inclusion of minority groups in the labor market?

This summer school will address these questions through lectures from keynote speakers in social psychology.The social social-psychological analysis will be complemented by talks in law and economy, class discussion, and group presentations. It will focus on contemporary cases of prejudice based on various group memberships and stigmatizing attributes, such as race, religion, gender, sexuality, age, social class, disability, and unemployment.

This summer school is a unique opportunity to meet practitioners from different organizations in Geneva and to learn about implemented policies aiming to reduce discriminations and promote diversity in the workplace.

This summer school will introduce participants to:

• the basic research and theories about stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination from the social, cognitive, and organizational psychological perspectives
• laws protecting individuals from prejudice and discrimination in the workplace
• the economic analysis of labor market discrimination
• strategies and policies to prevent and reduce prejudice in the workplace

Setting Description:

Course Credits Equivalence of 3 ECTS Students will be provided with a Certificate of Completion for their course if they satisfy attendance. Please note that this is not an official University of Geneva transcript, as Geneva Summer Schools courses are not accredited University of Geneva courses.

Cost:

1200 CHF. Final Deadline 15 April 2018 > Professionals: 1,200 CHF* > For all students (UNIGE inlcuded) : 700 CHF*

Additional Program Information

Requirements:

This course is designed for: - Practitioners - Bachelor, Master, PhD students, and advanced researchers from various backgrounds.

Scholarships:

No