Seminar: Democratic Development in Times of Migration and Mobility - Details

Seminar: Democratic Development in Times of Migration and Mobility - Details

Rooms and times

BBB Room

  • Friday, 22.05.26, 10:00 - 16:10 o'clock
  • Saturday, 23.05.26, 10:00 - 16:10 o'clock
  • Friday, 19.06.26, 10:00 - 16:10 o'clock
  • Saturday, 20.06.26, 10:00 - 16:10 o'clock

Informationen für das eVV

Veranstaltungs- und Datumsinfo Block seminar

Studienbereiche/Modulzuordnungen

Comment/Description

This seminar deepens the insights of the preceding project and enlarges the geographical scope of migration and democratic development beyond Germany and Türkiye by including developments in Italy and Spain as well. While the previous seminar investigated the nexus between migration and health, this seminar focuses particularly on the interrelations between migration and democratic development. It addresses the question of how migrants in European countries influence democratic developments both in their countries of residence and in their countries of origin. In a comparative perspective, we explore how democratic development interacts with cross border mobility, civic participation, and public discourse.

Through conceptual and comparative discussions, the seminar examines how migrants, diasporas, and the broader public participate in redefining democratic values and practices across Europe and its neighbourhood. Particular attention will be given to migration related debates in Germany, such as discussions on the transformation of urban space and the so called “Stadtbild” debate, as well as to debates in Italy and Spain concerning asylum governance, migration management, and public negotiation processes around migration policies.

The seminar aims to deepen students’ understanding of the connections between migration, peace, and democratic development. It contributes to a better understanding of European migration and integration policies while strengthening intercultural competences and English language skills of students, particularly regarding key concepts and terminologies related to migration, democracy, and civic participation.