Online Seminar: "Multiculturalism and Civic Education: Global Perspectives"

INTERNATIONAL ONLINE COURSE WITH HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM

"Multiculturalism and Civic Education: Global Perspectives"
(Prof. Dr. Aviv Cohen, Hebrew University of Jerusalem)

This course aims to raise awareness of issues of diversity and multiculturalism as part of the civic education process. We will first read theoretical writings highlighting the importance of dealing with different types of diversity as part of education in a democratic state. Following, we will examine various international case studies that deal (for better or for worse) with such issues, discussing the following topics: national diversity, religious diversity, racial diversity, gender diversity, and linguistic diversity. Finally, we will explore several pedagogical approaches that enable teachers and practitioners to address such topics in the classrooms. Throughout the course, students will be asked to reflect on their personal stances and roles in this regard.

Students from FSU Jena will be joined by Jewish and Palestinian students in a group of ca. 20-25 participants. This is a unique opportunity to discuss matters of heterogeneity, diversity etc. in a multicultural setting. You will be asked to cooperate and work on assignments together.

• Embedded State Exam Seminar in cooperation with Prof. Dr. Laurenz Volkmann
  Interested students may also participate without taking an exam (Prüfungsleistung) at the end of the course.
• Course Dates: March 7 to June 20, 2022 (Mondays, 14.00)
• Admission of 10 to 15 FSU participants