In this course students have to complete a total of 12 modules à 3-7 ECTS: 10 core modules and 2 elective modules. There is a possibility of a full-time (duration 3 semesters) or part-time (4 semesters) study option. Students finish their studies after completing the 12 modules with a positive mark on either an oral or a written exam and by handing and defending their Master Thesis. A Master Thesis is an approximately 80-100-page scientific paper. After completing the studies students are awarded the grade „Master of Science in Federalism and Minority Studies“.
Core Modules
Social Theories and Minority Theories
Inhalte
• Social Theories, Concepts of Minorities
• Power, Pluralism, Diversity, Cultural Relativism
• Self-concept & Identity (-quest), Socialization, Scarcity, Change and Space
ECTS-Punkte
7
Society and Minorities - a social systems perspective
Inhalte
• Social System Theories - Human-Environment Systems
• Minorities and Innovation
• Social Transition
ECTS-Punkte
7
Societal Discourse & Media
Inhalte
• Discourse Analysis
• Minorities in Societal Discourses - Minorities and the Media
ECTS-Punkte
4
Applied Ethics
Inhalte
• Prejudices and Enemy Concepts
ECTS-Punkte
3
Economic Policy and Minorities
Inhalte
• Minority rights in partnership law
• Minority rights and blocking minorities in capital company law
• Fiscal treatment of fundamental rights and minorities
• Minority rights and abuse of rights in private law
ECTS-Punkte
4
European Project
Inhalte
• Europe since the 20th Century - Great Dictators and post 1945
• Political System Europe
ECTS-Punkte
3
Nationalism & Minorities in Europe
Inhalte
• Stereotyping
• Populism - Manipulation – Participation
• Development of Resilient Societies
ECTS-Punkte
7
Case South Tyrol – History
Inhalte
• Historical Background and Context
ECTS-Punkte
7
Case South Tyrol – Law
Inhalte
• Legal Background and Context
ECTS-Punkte
7
Scientific Practice
Inhalte
• Social Science Research Methodologies
• Development of Research Questions
• Scientific Writing
ECTS-Punkte
7
Elective Modules
Minority Rights in Europe
Inhalte
• Legal Perspectives
• Political Perspectives
• EU Organization
ECTS-Punkte
7
Case Studies Minorities
Inhalte
• Human Rights, Minorities and Diversity Management
ECTS-Punkte
7
Case Studies Federalism
Inhalte
Federalism and Governance
ECTS-Punkte
7
Indigenous People
Inhalte
• Minorities, Indigenous Peoples and Territorial Governance
ECTS-Punkte
7
Excursion Brussels
Inhalte
• EU Institutions
• European Commission
• European Parliament
ECTS-Punkte
7
Diaspora and Transnationalism
Inhalte
• Transnational Theories
• Religion and Diaspora on the Case of Islam
• Political Aspects of Transnationalism
ECTS-Punkte
7
Intercultural Communication
Inhalte
• Theoretical Basics of Intercultural Education
• Multidisciplinary Approaches in Intercultural Education
• Practice of Intercultural Communication
ECTS-Punkte
7
Integration in Theory and Practice
Inhalte
• Critical Reflection of Integration Theories
• Practical Implications of Integration (labor market, education, health)
• Integration Policy on the Case of Austria
ECTS-Punkte
7
Master's Thesis
Master’s Thesis
ECTS-Punkte
20