Cities, Migrations and Diversity - 2nd semester
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.
General characterization
Code
722171252
Credits
6
Responsible teacher
Maria Filomena Silvano
Hours
Weekly - 3 letivas + 1 tutorial
Total - Available soon
Teaching language
Portuguese
Prerequisites
n.a.
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%).
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.