European University Institute Courses

Governing Religion: Global Challenges and Comparative Approaches

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Explore ways of governing religion and religious diversity todayOn this course you will consider different models of state-religion relations, reviewing examples from both European and non-European countries.You will learn how different models have emerged out of historical processes of nation formation (including post-colonial independence, redrawing of state boundaries after a major political transition or through an evolutionary process of institutional and value change).You will also consider your own experiences, and debate ideal models for governing religion and religious diversity in today’s world.This course is for undergraduate and graduates studying sociology, political science or anthropology. Itmight also be useful for civil society activists, journalists and anyone with an interest in religious diversity and the relationship between government and religion.This course is part of the research project GREASE: Radicalisation Secularism and the Governance of Religious Diversity: Bringing together European and Asian Perspectives funded by the European Commission, Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement number 770640.The content of this MOOC represents only the views of the GREASE consortium and is its sole responsibility. The European Commission does not accept any responsibility for use that may be made of the information it contains.

Cultures and Identities in Europe

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Get a greater understanding of Europe and its peopleWhat is European identity? What do we understand and promote as European culture? On this course you will answer these questions and others as you critically consider the formation of diverse identities and cultures in Europe.You will explore fundamental European policies on culture, creativity and the media, and shed light on the importance of memories and shared heritage. You will also look at the policy behind European cultural and media industries and question current approaches to cultural creativity that rely heavily on economics.This course is for anyone interested in European culture, but will be of particular interest to those working in the arts, culture and heritage.

Cultural Diversity and the City

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Understand the importance of cultural diversity to the thriving cityCities all over the world have embraced cultural and religious diversity, creating unique heritages. On this course you will investigate both ‘old’ and ‘new’ diversities in city heritage in four different continents.You will look at cities with a divisive heritage (Bristol as a slave port) and a post-migration heritage (such as Cologne in Germany). You will will also look at major post-colonial urban centres and how they used cultural diversity to revitalise inner city areas. You will also consider those cities that turn diversity into a branding tool, like Singapore or Doha.This course is for anyone interested in the cultures of cities, but will be of particular interest to those working in the arts, culture and heritage.

Interfaith Dialogue for Combating Extremism among Young People

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Learn how interfaith dialogue builds resilience to the influences of extremismOn this course, you’ll be introduced to interfaith and learn how to implement interfaith initiatives to encourage understanding between faiths and communities.You’ll uncover radicalisation and extremism and learn how interfaith can contribute to resilience, which you’ll discover is key when responding to violence and polarisation.You’ll also explore the practical challenges of conducting interfaith actions and dialogue, and use your experience to develop your own approach to dealing with issues that support the spreading of extremist ideas.This course is designed for anyone interested in radicalisation, but will be of particular interest to civil society activists, religious organisations, formal and non-formal educators, social workers and local authorities.

Exploring Culture and Heritage

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What is culture? How does it develop? How is it affected by diversity and heritage? Get answers with this program of flexible courses that covers everything from European identities to the impact of diversity on cities, to how cultures can become brands.You will examine the concept of ‘culture’ by exploring practices, at local, national and transnational level. You will also work on case studies to illustrate how culture and cultural diversity more specifically can offer innovative solutions to many challenges.

Cultural Diplomacy

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Explore the definitions and methods of cultural diplomacyWhat does cultural diplomacy mean? How does it work in practice? What effect does it have in today’s world? Get the answers with this introduction to cultural diplomacy.You will explore whether cultural diplomacy is about intercultural dialogue and engagement between different countries or whether it could be understood as one type of public diplomacy. You will consider the role of state actors and international organisations as well as that of non-state actors (including types of cultural and educational institutions). You will also consider the emerging EU strategy of cultural diplomacy.This course is an introduction to cultural diplomacy for people working in foreign policy, public policy, arts, culture and heritage.

Why Do People Migrate? Facts

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Learn the facts about why people migrateMigration often makes headlines; it’s become a key issue of politicians worldwide. But what is the reality of migration? This course will introduce you to key challenges of irregular migration and asylum seeking worldwide. You’ll look at key cases from around the globe, including asylum seekers arriving in Europe via the Mediterranean and Syrian refugees in Turkey, Central American labour migration to the USA and the Rohingya refugee challenge in Southeast Asia.This course is for anyone interested in learning about migration, you don’t need any past experience.

Mercados de Carbono: Lecciones Europeas para la Acción Climática Transnacional

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Comprender y evaluar los pasos dados para crear un marco de política climáticaA medida que el impacto del cambio climático continúa afectando a nuestro planeta, es imperativo que nuestra comunidad global luche para reducir sus emisiones.Sin embargo, muchas empresas transnacionales y estados no han hecho un cambio para reducir su impacto negativo en el planeta.En este curso de cinco semanas del IUE, evaluará los esfuerzos de la UE en la creación de instrumentos de política climática que hagan cumplir la acción global.Descubra los beneficios y desafíos del impuesto al carbono y otros instrumentosLos instrumentos de política climática son multifacéticos y poseen ventajas y desventajas inherentes.Comprenderá y discutirá los diferentes instrumentos políticos creados por la UE, como el impuesto al carbono, el tope y el comercio, y más. Podrá evaluar críticamente los beneficios y desafíos de cada política.Aplicar el enfoque del mercado del carbono de la UE a diversas economíasCrear instrumentos de política climática que puedan beneficiar y motivar a varios países y economías internacionales puede resultar un desafío.En este curso, aplicará los instrumentos del mercado de carbono de la UE a otros contextos políticos y niveles de gobernanza. A través de este ejercicio, podrá examinar su eficacia en los mercados transnacionales.Definir las medidas necesarias para acelerar la acción climática mundialLas medidas de sostenibilidad son cruciales para frenar el progreso del cambio climático, y es imperativo establecer procedimientos alcanzables y rastreables.Este curso está desarrollado y dirigido por expertos en el campo de la política climática internacional. Con su orientación, estará capacitado para identificar qué pasos se necesitan para garantizar una acción climática global que pueda cambiar el mundo.Este curso es ideal para los responsables políticos o profesionales que trabajan en el área de la gobernanza climática y los mercados de carbono, y será adecuado para los recién llegados al campo.

Cultures and Identities in Europe - Past, Present and Future

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This MOOC questions what European identity is and what we understand and promote as European culture. It explains fundamental European policies on culture, creativity and the media, with a specific focus on urban settings. The course critically explores the formation of diverse identities and cultures in Europe, by shedding light on the importance of memories and shared heritages in this process. Finally, it illustrates the policy dimension behind European cultural and media industries and questions dominant economistic approaches to cultural creativity.

Cultural Heritage and the City

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Explore the unique cultural heritage of citiesCultural heritage is usually discussed in national or religious terms: we speak of Italian culture, Greek civilization, Islamic art, and so on. But today cities are creating their own heritage through museums, galleries, markets of artistic goods, and urban networks. Cities project themselves as cultural hubs representing and connecting entire regions, for example Doha and the UAE, Singapore and Southeast Asia, Los Angeles and North America.Using these and other examples, through this course you’ll explore exactly what is meant by urban cultural heritage and key concepts related to it.This course is for anyone interested in cultural heritage and cities, but it might be of particular interest to students of archaeology, sociology, and related subjects; urban practitioners like planners and community activists; or cultural heritage professionals like those working in tourism.

Migration and Cities

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Discover the fundamental links between migration and citiesMigration has always played a fundamental role in urban development. Without some form of inward migration – be it international or internal – cities would not develop or grow.On this course you will explore the relationship between migration and cities both across history and in the world today. For example, you’ll learn about the influence of migration on the rise of modern, industrial cities in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. You will also look at a range of contemporary issues at the urban scale, such as employment, settlement, public space and local policy.This course is for anyone interested in learning about migration and cities, you don’t need any past experience.

Culture in the Digital Age

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Explore the affects of digital technology on the cultural sectorIn the last two decades, the cultural sector has undergone a radical transformation due to the rise of new media technologies. The digital revolution has radically transformed the daily practice of international cultural relations.On this course you will explore how digital technology creates new opportunities in international cultural relations. You will learn about new trends in the cultural economy, regulatory challenges and emerging threats. You will also be introduced to tools to build a digital strategy in order to reach an international audience and establish global networks.This course is for anyone working in fields related to culture or technology. This includes cultural managers, artists, diplomats, internet professionals, and journalists.

Carbon Markets: Examining EU Policies for Transnational Climate Action

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Understand and evaluate the steps taken to create a climate policy frameworkAs the impact of climate change continues to affect our planet, it’s imperative that our global community fights to reduce their emissions and live sustainably.However, many transnational corporations and states have not made a change to reduce their negative impact on the planet.On this five-week course from the European University Institute (EUI), you’ll assess the EU’s efforts in creating climate policy instruments that enforce global action.Discover the benefits and challenges of carbon tax and other policy instrumentsClimate policy instruments are multifaceted and possess inherent advantages and disadvantages.You will understand and discuss the different policy instruments created by the EU, such as carbon tax, cap-and-trade, and more. Aided by the experts at the EUI, you’ll be able to critically evaluate each policy’s benefits and challenges.Apply the EU’s carbon market approach to diverse economies and contextsCreating climate policy instruments that can benefit and motivate various countries and international economies can prove challenging.On this course, you’ll apply the EU’s carbon market instruments to other policy contexts and governance levels. Through this exercise, you’ll be able to examine their efficacy in transnational markets.Define the measures needed to accelerate global climate action with EUISustainability measures are crucial to slowing the progress of climate change, and it’s imperative to set attainable and trackable procedures.This course is developed and led by experts in the field of international climate policy. With their guidance, you’ll be empowered to identify what steps are needed to ensure global climate action that can change the world.This course is ideal for policy-makers or practitioners working in the area of climate governance and carbon markets, and will be suitable for newcomers to the field.

Why Do People Migrate? Part 2: Theories

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The course approaches migration as a constant phenomenon in human history and examines its main supporting theories. It illustrates theories about people's individual decisions to migrate and also the factors of migration as a structural feature of our societies. It explains the role social networks and institutions play in making people move to another country, or return to their own. Finally, it includes interviews with international experts that describe how migration theories can help to understand some topical case studies of labour migrations in the world.The course is based on video lectures, didactic videos and podcast interviews with international experts. Assignments consist of short quizzes for each unit and a journal exercise at the end of the course. Suggestions for further reading will be included in order to achieve a more in-depth understanding.To learn more about irregular migration and asylum seeking, check out Part 1: Facts

Why Do People Migrate? Part 1: Facts

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This course provides a general introduction to the conditions of refugees, asylum seekers and irregular migrants worldwide (data, regions, etc.) and an overview of the terminology used. It then analyses specific cases in the most relevant geographical contexts, including the asylum seekers arriving in Europe through the Mediterranean, the undocumented Mexican migrants crossing the US border, the Syrian refugees in Turkey and the Rohingya in Australia. In discussing these cases, we will explore the dilemmas behind humanitarian protection and irregular migration for labour purposes.The course is based on video lectures, didactic videos and podcast interviews with international experts. Assignments consist of short quizzes for each unit and a journal exercise at the end of the course. Suggestions for further reading will be included in order to achieve a more in-depth understanding.To learn more about the theories that explain international migration, check out Part 2: Theories