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
Contents
• Social Theories, Concepts of Minorities
• Power, Pluralism, Diversity, Cultural Relativism
• Self-concept & Identity (-quest), Socialization, Scarcity, Change and Space
ECTS-Points
7
Society and Minorities - a social systems perspective
Contents
• Social System Theories - Human-Environment Systems
• Minorities and Innovation
• Social Transition
ECTS-Points
7
Societal Discourse & Media
Contents
• Discourse Analysis
• Minorities in Societal Discourses - Minorities and the Media
ECTS-Points
4
Applied Ethics
Contents
• Prejudices and Enemy Concepts
ECTS-Points
3
Economic Policy and Minorities
Contents
• 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-Points
4
European Project
Contents
• Europe since the 20th Century - Great Dictators and post 1945
• Political System Europe
ECTS-Points
3
Nationalism & Minorities in Europe
Contents
• Stereotyping
• Populism - Manipulation – Participation
• Development of Resilient Societies
ECTS-Points
7
Case South Tyrol – History
Contents
• Historical Background and Context
ECTS-Points
7
Case South Tyrol – Law
Contents
• Legal Background and Context
ECTS-Points
7
Scientific Practice
Contents
• Social Science Research Methodologies
• Development of Research Questions
• Scientific Writing
ECTS-Points
7
Elective Modules
Minority Rights in Europe
Contents
• Legal Perspectives
• Political Perspectives
• EU Organization
ECTS-Points
7
Case Studies Minorities
Contents
• Human Rights, Minorities and Diversity Management
ECTS-Points
7
Case Studies Federalism
Contents
• Human Rights, Minorities and Diversity Management
ECTS-Points
7
Indigenous People
Contents
• Minorities, Indigenous Peoples and Territorial Governance
ECTS-Points
7
Excursion Brussels
Contents
• EU Institutions
• European Commission
• European Parliament
ECTS-Points
7
Diaspora and Transnationalism
Contents
• Transnational Theories
• Religion and Diaspora on the Case of Islam
• Political Aspects of Transnationalism
ECTS-Points
7
Intercultural Communication
Contents
• Theoretical Basics of Intercultural Education
• Multidisciplinary Approaches in Intercultural Education
• Practice of Intercultural Communication
ECTS-Points
7
Integration in Theory and Practice
Contents
• Critical Reflection of Integration Theories
• Practical Implications of Integration (labor market, education, health)
• Integration Policy on the Case of Austria
ECTS-Points
7
Master's Thesis
Master’s Thesis
ECTS-Points
20