The Faculty for Social Wellbeing
in collaboration with
the EU funded Re.Cri.Re Project
would like to invite you to the Symposium
Multiculturalism, Integration and Contact
amongst Socio-Ethnic Groups in Malta
18 January 2017
University of Malta, Valletta Campus
09:00-13:00
(Registration is free - opening at 08:30)
Symposium Rationale
This symposium will discuss findings from two international studies concerning intercultural relations in Malta led by Dr Gordon Sammut (Psychology Lab). The first study (MIRIPS) investigated acculturation attitudes and expectations amongst six socio-ethnic groups in Malta. The study tested three hypotheses concerning Multiculturalism, Integration and Contact in Malta. The second study (Re.Cri.Re) investigated social representations concerning the integration of Arabs amongst the Maltese. The study identified different argumentation structures that support or oppose integration.
The findings of these studies will be discussed by a multidisciplinary panel of speakers and will consider diverse implications for Maltese society.
Programme
Welcome Address
Dr Andrew Azzopardi | Dean, Faculty for Social Wellbeing
Opening Address
Minister Dr Helena Dalli | Social Dialogue, Consumer Affairs and Civil Liberties
Panel of Speakers
Dr Gordon Sammut | Psychology Lab – Plenary
Dr Carmen Sammut | Pro-Rector Student and Staff Affairs and Outreach
Dr Anna Khakee, Head of Department | Department of International Relations, Faculty of Arts
Dr Sue Vella | Department of Social Policy and Social Work, Faculty for Social Wellbeing
Dr Maria Pisani | Department of Youth Studies, Faculty for Social Wellbeing
Complimentary Coffee Break and Lunch included | Register at lara.ellul@um.edu.mt