Dalhousie University
Halifax has been known as the Port of Entry for Immigration since the 19th Century. Our city has embraced the arrival of approximately one million immigrants, who have enriched the cultural mosaic of Canada. To commemorate this historical role of our city, Dalhousie is delighted to share an exciting summer course offering, which might be of interest to you!
Migration and Identity in Europe and Canada (POLI3820)
Dates of Course: 3rd - 14th June 2024
Application Deadline: 15th February 2024
This intensive, for-credit (3 credit hours or 6 ECTS) and in-person course aims to bring together Canadian and international students to explore and compare Canadian and European experiences of migration and identity, through a combination of seminars, guest lectures, hands-on research projects, and field trips in Halifax and beyond. Classroom sessions will take place at both Dalhousie University and the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, which provides an unparalleled learning experience through its exhibits, displays, oral history clips and artifacts.
Topics covered include:
Immigration policy: comparing Canada and Europe
Multiculturalism: Canadian and European perspectives
Identity politics in Europe and Canada
Nova Scotia local communities: case studies of migration and identity
Lead instructors:
Dr Kiran Banerjee (TBC) - Political Science
Ms Melanie Smith - Sociology and Social Anthropology
Dr Ruben Zaiotti - Political Science
Attached you will find a promotional flyer for sharing purposes. For further information or questions, please contact jmeuce@dal.ca or visit www.dal.ca/migration-institute