Higher education for diversity, social inclusion and community
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Higher education for diversity, social inclusion and community

A democratic imperative

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eBook - ePub

Higher education for diversity, social inclusion and community

A democratic imperative

About this book

How does the Council of Europe put into practice its commitment to the promotion of a culture of democracy through education?Over the past decade or so, our societies have been facing increasing difficulties in reconciling acceptance of diversity and social inclusion with the need for community. The search for simple solutions to complex problems, the fact that "fake news" and "alternative facts" are no longer seen as nonsensical expressions, our responses to migration and the "refugee crisis", and the growth of populism in many parts of Europe present challenges to our societies, and not least to education.Authors from Europe, North America and South Africa outline how higher education could respond to these challenges. The first section makes a strong case for the continuing importance of higher education and research to modern society. The second focuses on higher education institutions and the need for inclusive and diverse campuses. The third section considers opportunities to improve the inclusion of refugees and immigrants in higher education. Whereas the focus in Europe is mostly on refugees, in the United States it is largely on immigrants, further accentuated by the debate on the Dreamers.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title page
  3. Contents
  4. Preface
  5. Word from the editors
  6. Part I. Democracy, knowledge and inclusion versus post-truth politics – Reaffirming the principles of higher education
  7. Part II. Inclusive and diverse campuses
  8. Part III. Refugees and immigrants in higher education – Opportunities and challenges
  9. Part IV. Universities and their communities
  10. Part V. Towards the future
  11. Contributors
  12. Copyright
  13. Table of contents