Society, Culture & Social Change in Europe
SOCIETY, CULTURE &
SOCIAL CHANGE IN EUROPE!
This module introduces students to the idea of Europe. It aims to understand European society, culture, and processes of social change through themes that help in establishing what is meant by ‘Europe’. The Module focuses on the central domains of social life in Europe; philosophical and intellectual revolutions (the advent of modernity); rise of democracy and capitalism (political and economic change); religion and secularization, changing demography, migration, immigrants, the process of Europeanization and Globalization (social structure); issues of marginalization, and social integration (contemporary challenges). These domains of social life will help students to relate to culture, society, and the process of change in European Society. International Relations in India has been focusing mainly upon the conventional areas of foreign policy, diplomacy, and inter-governmental dialogue.
This Module is one of its kind to offer an insight into the structure of European Society from an interdisciplinary perspective with a focus on understanding Europe sociologically. The module is a set of 3 courses. The primary module is ES608 Social Structure and Dynamics in Europe along with ES601S, Research Methodology (European Area Studies program), and IA410 Globalization, Social Change, and Culture.
READ MORE Symposiums &
Lectures
- India and the Baltics: Ancient Linkages and Modern Friendship
- Indian Diaspora in Europe, Challenges, and Opportunity
- Converging Roads People of Indian Origin and African Origin in Political Journey in Suriname after Independence from the Netherlands
- EU Citizenship Policy, Multiculturalism and the Future of Europe
- Making Europe Work: Achieving Compliance in the European Union
- Politics of Diversity in France
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Seminars &
Conferences
- Trends in Socio-Cultural Outlook, Information Policies, and Education in India and Europe
- Emerging Socio-Cultural and Political Issues: India and Europe
- Global Dynamics and Emerging Trends: India and Europe
- Europe and the Changing World: Crises and Resilience
- Europe and the Developing World
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Workshops &
Interactive Sessions
- Interactive Session with Dr. Michaela Moravčíková
- An interactive session of Research Scholars at the School of International Studies with Prof. Ricard Zapata
- Knowing Area Studies: A focus on Europe at Government College, WFGC, Sindhanur, Raichur District, Karnataka, India.
- National Level Faculty Development Programme on “Skills for Next Generation Teachers”
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LECTURES & SYMPOSIUMS
India and the Baltics
Organised Lecture titled “India and the Baltics: Ancient Linkages and Modern Friendship”, delivered by Dr. Gintaras Songaila and preview of the upcoming book authored by Dr. Gintaras Songaila titled ‘Ancient Historical Contacts between Old Indian and Baltic Peoples: Outlines for New Investigation’ on 16th November 2019 at JNU, New Delhi
Indian Diaspora in Europe
Organised lecture titled “Indian Diaspora in Europe, Challenges, and Opportunity’ at Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Advanced Studies(JNIAS), on 18th October 2018 at JNIAS Conference Hall, JNU.
Converging Roads People of Indian Origin
Organised a Symposium on “Converging Roads: People of Indian Origin and African Origin in Political Journey in Suriname after Independence from the Netherlands” on 28 august 2018 at 11 am at JNIAS Conference Hall, JNU.
SEMINARS & CONFERENCES
Emerging Socio-Cultural and Political Issues
Organised 2 Day International webinar on the theme ‘Emerging Socio-Cultural and Political Issues: India and Europe’ on 24-25th May, 2021, in collaboration with AMITY University NOIDA, UP, India.
Global Dynamics and Emerging Trends
Organised 2 Day online Young Researchers Conference 2021, on the theme “Global Dynamics and Emerging Trends: India and Europe” on 4-5 March 2021, In collaboration with GGSIPU, New Delhi
Europe and the Changing World Crises and Resilience
Young Researcher’s Conference on the theme ‘Europe and the Developing World: Crises and Resilience’ at Centre for European Studies, SIS, JNU, on 26th March 2019, at Committee Room No. 344, SIS-II, JNU, New Delhi.
Europe and the Developing World
Organized a Young Researcher’s Conference on the theme ‘Europe and the Developing World’ at Centre for European Studies, SIS, JNU, on 10th May 2018, at Committee Room No. 344, SIS-II, JNU, New Delhi.
INTERACTIVE SESSIONS & WORKSHOPS
Knowing Area Studies A focus on Europe
Supported TWO day National Workshop on Scope of Higher Education and Career Planning on 24-25th January 2018, at The Government First Grade College for Women, in Sindhanur, Karnataka, wherein a session on European Studies was organized and the PI delivered the keynote address on ‘Relevance of Area studies in Higher Education with Special emphasis upon European Studies’.
Skills for Next Generation Teachers
Organised 7-day National Level Faculty Development Programme on “Skills for Next Generation Teachers” in collaboration with Vimala College, Thrissur, Kerala, and Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre, Ministry of Education, from 1-7th December 2020.
know The Principal Investigator (PI)
Dr. Sheetal Sharma, Centre for European Studies, # 305, New Building, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi -110067; Email- sheetal@mail.jnu.ac.in Ph. - 011-26738714 (direct)
Research Interests include Culture and Society in Europe; International Relations and Diaspora Studies; Gender, and Empowerment of Women; Higher Education; Research Methodology in Social Sciences.
Offers M.Phil and Ph.D. supervision in the broad areas of International Relations with a focus on the sociological understanding of nature, structure, and dynamics of social and cultural institutions in Europe.
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