Diversity and Inclusion in urban context

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Diversity and Inclusion in the urban context (Faculty of Spatial Sciences)
Leerdoelen	The main aim of this course is for students to gain an in-depth understanding of causes and experiences of 'difference' in the urban context.
Omschrijving	This course addresses structural and experiential dimensions of diversity and inclusion in the urban context. Whilst we frame our discussions by relevant theories, our main focus throughout this course will be to gain an in-depth understanding and to explore different dimensions of the theme through our own research projects. The course will start with a discussion based on readings that address the concepts ‘place’, ‘marginalisation’ and the inclusive city. In groups, we will develop conceptual models that address diversity and inclusion for different population groups. This provides an important theoretical grounding for the empirical research that follows, and it will be assessed with an in-class exam. Next, we will introduce students to how to do research in social geography, including a basic interview training. Students will work in (interdisciplinary) project groups on the question ‘what structures (policy, social/ built environment) help explain in- and exclusion for marginalized groups in Groningen?’. This will entail both desktop research and observations in the field. A second part of the research project addresses how people from different marginalized groups experience in- and exclusion. For this part, students will conduct interviews, work on a mapping exercise and collect visual data. Considering the time constraints, this research will be somewhat pre-structured rather than entirely freely chosen and developed. In this course, we will focus on the groups ‘older adults’; ‘youths’; ‘impaired persons’, ‘homeless people’ and ‘LGBT persons’. These groups will also be our studied groups during the summer school in Vancouver. Finally, students will consider how knowledge based on research like ours could or should be shared with different audiences, and create a ‘public product’ based on their own projects. Throughout the course, the students will be asked to reflect on their learning and experiences.
Uren per week	variabel
Onderwijsvorm	Groepsbijeenkomst(en) en -onderzoeksopdracht(en), Literatuurstudie, Praktische werkvormen, Presentatie(s), Veldwerk
Toetsvorm	Groepsopdracht(en), Presentatie(s), Schriftelijk tentamen, Verslag(en)
Vaksoort	Honours College-Bachelor
Coördinator	dr. B. van Hoven
Docent(en)	G. van der Vaart ,dr. B. van Hoven
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs Literature via Nestor
Entreevoorwaarden	Only available for non-Faculty of Spatial Sciences Honours College students. Only available for students who have been accepted into the BA Honours College Programme.
Opmerkingen	The following condition (Article 3.6 of the EAR, to be found in your Student Portal under Organizations) applies: “Except in the event of extraordinary circumstances, all Honours Programme course units have a 100% attendance requirement, which includes preparation for and active participation in the course units.”
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type Petrus Camper Leergang - Honours College  (Verbredende modules) 2 semester II a keuzegroep