USESEB011 National and Minority Policy in Central Europe

Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Winter 2017
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
prof. Dr. Ivan Halász, PhD. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. Dr. Ivan Halász, PhD.
Institute of Central European Studies – Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the subject is to deepen the students´ knowledge of ethnic processes and their socio-political context in application of national and minority policy in the Central European countries. The subject gives an outline of basic concepts of ethnic theory, national policy and status of national minorities in the Central European countries. It is focused on explanation of the causes, course and possibilities of solution of interethnic conflicts with stress put on border regions of Central Europe, as well as on learning relations between states and nations, national and ethnic minorities including evaluation of national myths, stereotypes and prejudice. The national issue is put in relation to historical development as well as contemporary socio-political context of its practical implementation in the Central European countries.
Syllabus
  • 1. Sources and literature related to the topic, research institutions and projects, current research situation.
    2. Basic terms of ethnic theory, models of relations between nations and states.
    3. Formation of nations and national movements in Central Europe, causes and consequences of the division of Europe.
    4. Nations and ethnic groups in the states of Central Europe (contemporary situation and problems).
    5. Issues of preservation and revitalization of ethnic minority identity in Central and Eastern Europe.
    6. The focal points of theory of ethnic conflicts, limits and possible solutions.
    7. National character, myths, stereotypes and overcoming prejudice.
    8. Multiculturalism and migration, models of migration policy.
    9. Minority rights protection, comparison of national and European laws.
    10. Minorities and marginalized groups, attitudes to work with minorities.
    11. National and minority policy in public administration.
    12. European Union, the Euroregions and other factors of stability in Central European space.
Literature
    required literature
  • BAAR, V. Národy na prahu 21. století. Emancipace nebo nacionalismus? Ostrava: Ostravská univerzita; Šenov u Ostravy:, 2002. ISBN 80-86101-66-5. info
  • VÁCLAVÍK, D. Etnické a kulturní minority ve střední Evropě. Liberec: Technická univerzita, 2001. ISBN 80-7083-457-9. info
  • Šišková, T. (ed.). Menšiny a migranti v České republice. Praha: Portál, 2001. ISBN 80-7178-648-9. info
  • GABAL, I. a kol. Etnické menšiny ve střední Evropě. . Konflikt nebo integrace. Praha: G plus G, 1999. info
  • ŠATAVA, L. Národnostní menšiny v Evropě. Praha: Ivo Železný, 1994. ISBN 80-7116-375-9. info
    recommended literature
  • PETRÁŠ, R., PETRŮV, H., SCHEU, H. CH. (edd.). Menšiny a právo v České republice. Praha: Auditorium, 2009. info
  • Tesař, F. Etnické konflikty. Praha: Portál, 2007. ISBN 978-80-7367-097-9. info
  • Naimark, N. M. Plameny nenávisti. Etnické čistky v Evropě 20. století. Praha: nakladatelství Lidové noviny, 2006. ISBN 80-7106-751-2. info
  • ZRZAVÝ, J. Proč se lidé zabíjejí (homicida a genocida). Praha: Triton, 2004. ISBN 80-7254-518-3. info
  • BELL-FIALKOFF, A. Etnické čistky. Praha: Práh, 2003. ISBN 80-7252-070-9. info
  • GAUß, K. M. Vymírající Evropané. Praha: Vitalis, 2003. ISBN 80-7253-122-0. info
  • FOREJTOVÁ, M. Mezinárodněprávní ochrana menšin. Plzeň: Západočeská univerzita v Plzni, 2002. ISBN 80-7082-843-9. info
  • ŠATAVA, L. Jazyk a identita etnických menšin: Možnosti zachování a revitalizace. Praha: Cargo Publishers, 2001. ISBN 80-902952-1-5. info
  • BARŠA, P. Politická teorie multikulturalismu. Brno: CDK, 1999. ISBN 80-7083-457-9. info
  • SCHEU, H. Ch. Ochrana národnostních menšin podle mezinárodního práva. Praha: Karolinum, 1998. ISBN 80-7184-632-5. info
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Teacher's information
Two written papers 1) review of a book or article concerning the issue of minorities 2) scientific article or essay focused on a particular topic from the field of minority groups problems and protection of minorities. The exam includes also written test aimed at verification of theoretical and practical knowledge.
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2015, Winter 2016, Winter 2018.
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