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Introduction to Political Citizenship

University of Geneva

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to political citizenship, exploring its theoretical and empirical dimensions. Participants will delve into the concept of citizenship, its implications for political equality and democracy, and the challenges faced by specific groups such as migrants and youth.

Throughout the course, learners will engage with various modules covering topics such as theories of citizenship, political participation, migration, and youth citizenship. The content emphasizes critical thinking and aims to deepen understanding of contemporary citizenship challenges in a globalized world.

  • Comprehensive introduction to political citizenship
  • Exploration of citizenship's interplay with political equality and democracy
  • Consideration of the challenges surrounding citizenship for specific groups
  • Emphasis on critical thinking and understanding contemporary citizenship challenges

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Introduction to Political Citizenship
Course Modules

This course comprises modules covering theories of citizenship, citizenship and participation, citizenship and migration, and youth citizenship. Participants will explore topics such as political equality, modes of participation, integration philosophies, and youth political socialization.

Theories of Citizenship

This module provides an in-depth exploration of citizenship theories, encompassing normative and empirical perspectives. Participants will study the origin, meanings, and implications of political citizenship, as well as its interplay with political equality and democracy.

  • Overview of citizenship theories
  • Normative and empirical perspectives on citizenship
  • Evolution of modern democratic citizenship
  • Examination of citizenship's political and social impacts

Citizenship and Participation

Within this module, participants will delve into the relationship between citizenship and participation. The content covers various forms and modes of political participation, models of voting, protest participation, and the transformation from representative to participatory democracy.

  • Definition and forms of political participation
  • Models of voting and political representation
  • Online participation and digital citizenship
  • Examination of political inequality and citizen participation

Citizenship and Migration

This module focuses on citizenship and migration, covering topics such as citizenship regimes, political contention on migration, protest movements, immigrant organizations, and the political inclusion of migrants and refugees. Participants will also explore attitudes towards migration and solidarity with migrants.

  • Philosophies of integration and citizenship regimes
  • Citizens' attitudes and solidarity with migrants
  • The political participation of migrants and refugees
  • Examination of welfare chauvinism and citizenship

Youth Citizenship

Participants will examine youth citizenship in this module, exploring the political learning and socialization of young people, their participation in social movements, and the policies and opportunities for their political inclusion. The module also delves into the narrative around young people and their role in shaping citizenship practices.

  • Role of state policies and socialization in youth citizenship
  • Political socialization and youth citizenship practices
  • Participation of young people in social movements
  • Opportunities for political participation and inclusion
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