300654 Ukrainian diaspora: from past to present (MA: Soziologie der Globalen Welt) (S) (WiSe 2024/2025)

The Ukrainian diaspora has a rich history, having experienced several waves of expansion. As of 2022, the Ukrainian diaspora worldwide was estimated to number around 20 million people, making it one of the largest ethnic communities outside of its country of origin. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has triggered a new powerful wave of forced emigration of Ukrainians, the humanitarian, demographic and socio-economic consequences of which are now difficult to overestimate for all stakeholders.
In view of this, the course provides an opportunity to form a holistic impression of the Ukrainian diaspora in the world, to identify the causes and peculiarities of its formation at different historical periods. At the same time, the main focus will be on the modern development of the Ukrainian diaspora (after 1991). A special emphasis will be placed on the interaction of the Ukrainian diaspora with its country of origin to overcome the devastating consequences of Russia's unprovoked aggression.
And last but not least: during the course we also are going to analyse and discuss interesting cases of Ukrainian diaspora formation and development in different countries of Europe, North America, etc.

Requirements for participation, required level

Fluent English is required to join the course.

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