Location:

Groningen, Netherlands

Program Type:

Study Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Term:

Summer

Program Overview

Program Description:

Canada was the first country to adopt multiculturalism as an official government policy in 1971. It considers diversity a national asset and is proud of its cultural mosaic. Many minority groups, however, stress the double-edged politics of multiculturalism, and various scholars have argued that multiculturalism has failed to address the structural inequalities inherited from Canada’s colonial past, thus upholding white dominance. We will examine the effects of multicultural policy and the national mosaic and consider new concepts for a sustainable, diverse society from an interdisciplinary and comparative perspective.

Religious Freedom and Multicultural Society How does the emergence of new forms of religious intolerance and discrimination challenge Canada’s efforts to preserve a sustainable multicultural society? Media and Minorities How are ethnic and linguistic minorities represented in Canadian media and how do mainstream media contribute to advancing the cause of a Canada that is inclusive, sustainable and fair? Nunavut Culture and Identity How has the creation of Canada’s territory Nunavut, April 1, 1999, changed not only Canada’s geography but also its cultural territory? Geographies of Indigenous Peoples Indigenous peoples’ property rights are hotly debated in legal, policy, and academic circles across Canada. How are Indigenous peoples and lands implicated in current debates about multiculturalism?

EC/Certificate of Attendance Students are expected to take part in all summer school activities. They will have to prepare in advance, take part in the discussions and give a presentation. Upon completion of the programme, they will receive 2 EC and a certificate of attendance. Methods used Preparation in advance (texts will be provided by the e-learning platform four weeks before the start of the summer school), workshops, video conference, multimedia activities, student presentations with peer review.

Setting Description:

"As a lively university city, Groningen has the youngest average population in the Netherlands. It has a long and turbulent history, which becomes evident from the historic warehouses, courts and buildings. Groningen is also a city with nerve, with the most numerous examples of innovative architecture within its boundaries. In addition, it was once proclaimed the city with the best city centre in the Netherlands because of its charm. Experience all of this and explore Groningen!" (Tourism website Groningen)

Cost:

Fee (including housing) € 650 Housing is included in the fee. For students who do not need housing, the fee is € 400 (please indicate on the application form whether you need housing or not.