Dr. habil. Chiara Pierobon

Europa-Universität Viadrina

Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin Masterstudiengangs European Studies

Dr. habil. Chiara Pierobon holds a bi-national PhD in Sociology and Social Research awarded by the University of Bielefeld (Germany) and the University of Trento (Italy). Her main areas of expertise are EU’s support to civil society in Central Asia, promotion of democracy, human rights and sustainable development, prevention of violent extremism (PVE), public diplomacy, social capital and resilience. Her studies have been published in peer-reviewed journals, such as the Central Asian Affairs, Central Asian Survey, Development Policy Review, Evaluation and she has been author and/or contributor of edited volumes from Nomos, Palgrave Macmillan, Routledge, Sage and Springer. Dr. Pierobon is former DAAD Visiting Professor at the University of Washington, Seattle (USA), Visiting Professor for Macrosociology and European Societies at the Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg (Germany) and at the Asia-Europe Institute (AEI) of Malaya University (Malaysia) and former Visiting Scholar at American University of Central Asia (Kyrgyzstan), German Kazakh-University (Kazakhstan), University of California/Berkeley (USA) and St. Petersburg State University (Russia). In the past years, Dr. habil. Pierobon also served as manager and executive director of education exchange initiatives in Europe and Russia funded by the European Commission and the DAAD, and of collaborative research projects in Central Asia funded by the Volkswagen Foundation. In addition to her academic activities, she has been active as consultant and trainer for international organizations, NGOs and think-tanks such as DVV International / Regional Office for Central Asia, Europe-Central Asia Monitoring (EUCAM), European Neighbourhood Council (ENC) and the UNESCO Cluster Office for Central Asia.

Publikationsvereichnis

Lebenslauf

Sommersemester 2025

European Culture. Music, National Identity, and Mobilization

6 ECTS

MES: GM1 Einführung europäische Geschichte

This seminar deepens students' understanding of European cultures, with a particular emphasis on the central role played by music in identity formation and mobilization. The course is structured into three distinct parts. In the first part, we explore the ideological nature of music and how it actively supports social movements and connects to their cognitive frameworks. The course investigates the fine line between national and nationalist music, examining how music influences and reflects national identities. It also examines music's role in shaping local, (trans)national, and global identities across European societies. The discussion then extends to the exploration of music used by radical movements, including the expressive revolutions of the late 1960s in Italy and the Netherlands, as well as the White Power Music Scene in Greece, France, and Sweden. In the final part, we assess more recent phenomena, such as the musical expressions of migrant communities in Germany and the role of the Eurovision Song Contest in shaping social and political identities across Europe.

Veranstaltungsbeginn: 09.04.2025, 11:15 - 12:45 Uhr

Ort: GD 07

Leistungsnachweise: 6 ECTS: Active participation in the seminar + presentation and moderation of a seminar session + final paper (approximately 12 pages).

Sprache: Englisch

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EU’s External Promotion of Democracy and Human Rights

3/6/9 ECTS

MES: WPM 1: Regieren in Europa

The course offers a critical overview of the historical development characterizing the EU discourses, policies, and practices in the field of human rights and democracy in the past two decades. It aims at providing insights into the process of creation of a European consensus around the meaning of “democracy” and “human rights” in development as well as the role of civil society in this framework. The course familiarizes students with the core features and the underlying logic of the European approach, while integrating current theoretical debates, including decolonial discourse. Through selected case studies on the EU's promotion of democracy and human rights in Central Asia, the course examines the main outcomes but also the limits of the EU engagement on the ground. Particular attention is given to the projects implemented by EU-funded civil society organizations in the region and to the (European) visions, values and practices that were spread.

Veranstaltungsbeginn: 10.04.2025, 11:15 - 12:45 Uhr

Ort: LH 101/102

Leistungsnachweise: 3 ECTS: Active participation in the seminar + presentation and moderation of a seminar session. | 6 ECTS: Active participation in the seminar + presentation and moderation of a seminar session + term paper (approximately 12 pages). | 9 ECTS: Active participation in the seminar + presentation and moderation of a seminar session + term paper (approximately 15 pages).

Sprache: Englisch

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Social Research Methods: Investigating Civil Society and Civic Engagement

6/9 ECTS

MES: Zentralbereich Kultur // Zentralbereich Politik

This seminar offers an introduction to qualitative research methods while exploring the role of civil society and civic engagement in the European context. It begins with introductory sessions that familiarize students with the research process, covering key stages such as formulating research questions, selecting appropriate methods, and analyzing data. The course places special emphasis on qualitative methods, including interviews, focus groups, and ethnography. In addition to developing research skills, students will explore various forms of civil society and civic engagement while examining controversial issues and limitations in contemporary theoretical debates. To allow students to apply their methodological knowledge in a real-world setting, we will undertake research in Frankfurt/Oder, mapping civil society and civic engagement in the city. Through small group projects, they will develop, conduct and present their studies, linking theory with empirical research. Opportunities for peer feedback and supervision will also be integrated into the course.

Blockveranstaltung (präsenz):
10:00 - 15:30 // 11.04.2025,
10:00 - 15:30 // 25.04.2025
10:00 - 15:30 // 09.05.2025
10:00 - 15:30 // 06.06.2025
10:00 - 15:30 // 27.06.2025

Ort: AM 204

Leistungsnachweise: 6 ECTS: Conduction of group research project + presentation of research findings + final paper (approximately 12 pages). | 9 ECTS: Conduction of group research project + presentation of research findings + final paper (approximately 15 pages).
Sprache: Englisch

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Shaping Viadrina’s Future I: Learning about and Applying Focus Group Discussions in Practice

Inhalt: Dieses Blockseminar richtet sich an Bachelor- und Masterstudierende, die sich intensiver mit der Methode der Fokusgruppen auseinandersetzen sowie selbst im Rahmen des Seminars eine Fokusgruppe anleiten und auswerten wollen. Sie können dafür 3 ECTS (nur Master) oder 6 ECTS (Bachelor und Master) in einem inhaltlichen Modul Ihres Studiengangs erwerben.

Termine: 11.02., 10.00 – 13.00 Uhr; 12.02., 10.00 – 15.30 Uhr; 25.02., 10.00 – 13.00 Uhr; 26.02., 10.00 – 15.30 Uhr (plus Anleitung einer Online-Fokusgruppe im Zeitraum 17. – 21 Februar)

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Shaping Viadrina’s Future II: Participating in Focus Group Discussions

Inhalt: Dieser Workshop richtet sich an Bachelor- und Masterstudierende, die Ihre Ideen und Anregungen zum Studienreformprozess im Rahmen der Teilnahme an einer Fokusgruppe einbringen wollen. Sie können dafür 1 ECTS im Praxismodul erwerben.

Termine: Die Online-Fokusgruppen finden Zeitraum 17. – 21 Februar statt (genaue Terminabstimmung via Moodle)

Anmeldung und weitere Informationen: Moodle │ ViaCampus