This master thesis focuses on the Sorbs, a small Slavic minority living in Lusatia, Germany. The Sorbs are only 60 000, and their identity is currently threatened. This research aims at knowing to what extent the Czech Republic and Poland, as Slavic neighbours, can help the Sorbs maintain their identity. 6 semi-structured interviews were conducted with Sorbian, Czech, and Polish people. Several topics were addressed: the Sorbian identity, the personal experiences with the Czech Republic and Poland, the Sorbian-Czech and Sorbian-Polish relations as well as the Sorbs' relations with Germany. The results show that Sorbian identity is highly threatened and provide a state of play of the current Sorbian-Czech and Sorbian-Polish relations. Finally, the role that the Czech Republic and Poland could have in maintaining Sorbian identity in the coming years was discussed.
Anotace v angličtině
This master thesis focuses on the Sorbs, a small Slavic minority living in Lusatia, Germany. The Sorbs are only 60 000, and their identity is currently threatened. This research aims at knowing to what extent the Czech Republic and Poland, as Slavic neighbours, can help the Sorbs maintain their identity. 6 semi-structured interviews were conducted with Sorbian, Czech, and Polish people. Several topics were addressed: the Sorbian identity, the personal experiences with the Czech Republic and Poland, the Sorbian-Czech and Sorbian-Polish relations as well as the Sorbs' relations with Germany. The results show that Sorbian identity is highly threatened and provide a state of play of the current Sorbian-Czech and Sorbian-Polish relations. Finally, the role that the Czech Republic and Poland could have in maintaining Sorbian identity in the coming years was discussed.
Klíčová slova
minority, the Sorbs, Lusatia, Sorbian identity, identity preservation, Germany, the Czech Republic, Poland, historical relations, Slavic culture and languages.
Klíčová slova v angličtině
minority, the Sorbs, Lusatia, Sorbian identity, identity preservation, Germany, the Czech Republic, Poland, historical relations, Slavic culture and languages
Rozsah průvodní práce
77 p. (27 165 words) 271 p.
Jazyk
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Anotace
This master thesis focuses on the Sorbs, a small Slavic minority living in Lusatia, Germany. The Sorbs are only 60 000, and their identity is currently threatened. This research aims at knowing to what extent the Czech Republic and Poland, as Slavic neighbours, can help the Sorbs maintain their identity. 6 semi-structured interviews were conducted with Sorbian, Czech, and Polish people. Several topics were addressed: the Sorbian identity, the personal experiences with the Czech Republic and Poland, the Sorbian-Czech and Sorbian-Polish relations as well as the Sorbs' relations with Germany. The results show that Sorbian identity is highly threatened and provide a state of play of the current Sorbian-Czech and Sorbian-Polish relations. Finally, the role that the Czech Republic and Poland could have in maintaining Sorbian identity in the coming years was discussed.
Anotace v angličtině
This master thesis focuses on the Sorbs, a small Slavic minority living in Lusatia, Germany. The Sorbs are only 60 000, and their identity is currently threatened. This research aims at knowing to what extent the Czech Republic and Poland, as Slavic neighbours, can help the Sorbs maintain their identity. 6 semi-structured interviews were conducted with Sorbian, Czech, and Polish people. Several topics were addressed: the Sorbian identity, the personal experiences with the Czech Republic and Poland, the Sorbian-Czech and Sorbian-Polish relations as well as the Sorbs' relations with Germany. The results show that Sorbian identity is highly threatened and provide a state of play of the current Sorbian-Czech and Sorbian-Polish relations. Finally, the role that the Czech Republic and Poland could have in maintaining Sorbian identity in the coming years was discussed.
Klíčová slova
minority, the Sorbs, Lusatia, Sorbian identity, identity preservation, Germany, the Czech Republic, Poland, historical relations, Slavic culture and languages.
Klíčová slova v angličtině
minority, the Sorbs, Lusatia, Sorbian identity, identity preservation, Germany, the Czech Republic, Poland, historical relations, Slavic culture and languages
Zásady pro vypracování
Objective:
The aim of this thesis is to analyse the interdependence between migration and regional identity in a specified case. The student is to study migrants' awareness of regional identity and regional stereotyping. Following questions can be answered: Do they identify with the regions where they live? Is an integration to regional identity possible? What are the main challenges to integrate in a region with a strong identity? Can the regions help the migrants to better understand the regional identity?
Methodological approach:
Qualitative research based on interviews.
- Theoretical background
- Data collection
- Data analysis
- Results
- Proposals and conclusions
Framework structure:
1. Introduction. Objectives.
2. Review of literature.
3. Methods.
4. Results, potentially discussion.
5. Conclusion.
X. References
X. List of Annexes (if any)
X. Annexes
Zásady pro vypracování
Objective:
The aim of this thesis is to analyse the interdependence between migration and regional identity in a specified case. The student is to study migrants' awareness of regional identity and regional stereotyping. Following questions can be answered: Do they identify with the regions where they live? Is an integration to regional identity possible? What are the main challenges to integrate in a region with a strong identity? Can the regions help the migrants to better understand the regional identity?
Methodological approach:
Qualitative research based on interviews.
- Theoretical background
- Data collection
- Data analysis
- Results
- Proposals and conclusions
Framework structure:
1. Introduction. Objectives.
2. Review of literature.
3. Methods.
4. Results, potentially discussion.
5. Conclusion.
X. References
X. List of Annexes (if any)
X. Annexes
Seznam doporučené literatury
Claval, P. (1998): An Introduction to Regional Geography. Oxford.
Delanty, G., Wodak, R., & Jones, P. (Eds.). (2008). Identity, belonging and migration. Oxford University Press.
Jungbluth, K., & Meierkord, C. (Eds.). (2007). Identities in migration contexts (Vol. 69). BoD-Books on Demand.
Pace, M. (2005). The politics of regional identity: meddling with the Mediterranean. Routledge.
Sugar, M. (2002). Regional identity and behavior. Springer Science & Business Media.
Seznam doporučené literatury
Claval, P. (1998): An Introduction to Regional Geography. Oxford.
Delanty, G., Wodak, R., & Jones, P. (Eds.). (2008). Identity, belonging and migration. Oxford University Press.
Jungbluth, K., & Meierkord, C. (Eds.). (2007). Identities in migration contexts (Vol. 69). BoD-Books on Demand.
Pace, M. (2005). The politics of regional identity: meddling with the Mediterranean. Routledge.
Sugar, M. (2002). Regional identity and behavior. Springer Science & Business Media.