In today%E2%80%99s plural societies, manifestations of cultural diversity are of great interest to many different academic disciplines. In this summer school, issues of diversity and equality, migration and minorities, intergroup relations and identities will be examined from different perspectives. Scholars from religious studies, cultural geography, social psychology, journalism, media studies and arctic studies will discuss the current state of affairs in their fields of study, resulting in comparisons between them. Within these discussions, special attention will be paid to the Canadian case. Canada has considered diversity a national asset since the 1970s and is proud of its cultural mosaic. If the Canadian model is often used as an example for other plural societies, it has also been argued that it fails to address the structural inequalities inherited from Canada%E2%80%99s colonial past, thus upholding white dominance. In the different sessions, we will also address these problems and consider new concepts for sustainable diverse societies.

Course leader
Dr. Jeanette den Toonder

Target group
Advanced Bachelor, Master

Credits info
2 ECTS 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.

Fee info
EUR 450: The fee (450) includes: Housing Participation in the programme Course materials Coffee/tea/refreshments Five lunches Dinner on Thursday evening City tour + welcoming ceremony on Sunday June 28 EUR 250: Housing is not included in the fee.

University of Groningen
Address: Broerstraat 5 Groningen
Postal code: 9721 CP
City: Groningen
Country: Netherlands
Website: http://rug.nl/summerschools
E-mail: summerschools@rug.nl
Phone: 0031 6 28216256