Students from the Europe Confronts the Refugee Challenge course will present their research and experiences from their studies throughout the semester and a spring break trip to Berlin, Germany.
This course, taught by William Donahue, the Rev. John J. Cavanaugh, C.S.C., Professor of the Humanities, treats contemporary European responses to the influx of migrants and refugees. It explores issues such as:
- Germany's policies toward asylum-seekers;
- the relationship between these policies and the European Union;
- policies to integrate refugees and migrants into German society; and
- the political impact of these policies.
While in Berlin, students met with stakeholders and leaders from many sides of the response in Europe and Germany, in particular. This timely topic transcends national lines, especially in the European Union. Students will share what they have learned and how we can frame our understanding of migration globally, as well as the challenges of particular groups as they seek to interact with and integrate within European states.
All Notre Dame students, faculty, and staff are warmly invited to join this insight-filled evening. Light refreshments will be offered at a small reception. You are welcome to drop in and out throughout the event based on your availability.
This event is made possible through collaboration between the Nanovic Institute and the Department of German and Russian Languages and Literatures.