Cities, Migrations and Diversity
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
6.0
Responsible teacher
Ana Isabel Neto Antunes Afonso
Hours
Weekly - Available soon
Total - 168
Teaching language
Portuguese
Prerequisites
Available soon
Bibliography
Available soon
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 method - 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.