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Course Assignments

Having observed the 1st post of  the "Multiculturalism: Debates" "the Course Description" please get acquainted with the list of assignments you should prepare in order to succeed in the course. The course is devided in 4 parts: one part for each week accordingly.

The topics are the following:

1. Definitions of Multiculculturalism. Thinkers, theoretics of Multiculculturalism.
2. Arguments for and against Multiculturalism.  As a sub-topic: Tolerance vs. Freedom of speech
3. Calamity of Multiculturalism in Europe (3 major European countries are facing great problems)
4. Case of Russia.

In order to succeed in the course students have to
- get acquainted with the introduced information conten
- take active participation in discussions and games
- form your own point of view on the current situation

Minimum requirements for passing this course are appropriate course participation, timely submission of coursework and attendance.

During the course you will be required:

- to make  presentations;
- to participate in a game
- to prepare a statement;
- to pass an exam – a 300-word essay on any discussed aspect of this issue.

Current rating:
1) Active participation in practical sessions  - 15%
2) Presentations (week1, week 3) -  40%
3) Participation in the game  - 20%
4) Essays(week 2, week3, week 4) - 25%
5) Exam: Essay  - 100%
Total rating: Current rating*0,5 + Exam*0,5 0 /100 %


Islamism in Europe

Look through these articles connected with the case of Islamism in Britain and PACE discussion on the case  of Islamism and Islamophobia.

Using additional material write an essay ( app.250 words) which should explain where is the verge between tolerance and permissiveness, violation of human rights, ultranationalism and real threats.

Pros&Cons

Do you support or oppose Multiculturalism? Does it really work today Give your own opinion identifying the strengths and weaknesses of each approach.

A very controvercial issue to discuss, but still...
Take part in our opinion poll.

Challenges in Europe




 In order to be well-prepared with the third part of our course connected with problems in Europe  get acquaintied with this book