RETHINKING THE CULTURE OF TOLERANCE Groups, Conflicts, and Reconciliation

What is the legacy of these experiences? What lessons can be learned? How can the European Union respond to the ongoing radicalization of new forms of fascism and right-wing movements within the European public space?

The School will explore issues of reconciliation and of dealing-with-the-past, drawing on the experience of post-WWII Europe and focusing on the political, social, juridical and psychological consequences of recent conflicts, particularly in reference to the legacy of the Yugoslav wars (1991-1999) and the current situation in the Middle East. Special attention will be devoted to the question of ‘perpetrators’ and the public acknowledgement of their criminal, political and moral responsibility as a crucial factor for the substantial reconciliation of societies that experienced violent conflicts. The School involves scholars coming from Italian, Bosnian-Herzegovinian and other regional and European universities, offering a platform for an intensive one-week training aimed at unpacking the multifarious and heuristic potential of the concept and practice of tolerance. Lessons and workshops will combine different teaching methodologies, and the participants will have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge about radical forms of nationalism and their dangers, but also to think up creative ways of resisting and fighting against them within the frame of an emerging European space.

English language proficiency

English proficiency is required for all summer school programs offered by University of Milano-Bicocca. Though we don’t ask for a formal English certification, what we expect is: • Your oral comprehension and expression must be sufficient for effective class participation. • Your reading comprehension and writing skills must be sufficient to respond clearly and accurately for course assignments • Your comprehension and communication skills must be sufficient for individual/group interaction