O Specijalističkim i Magistarskim Romološkim Studijama
About a Post-Graduate Diploma an MA Programme in Romani Studies

Summary/Abstract: In this thematic sociological essay, which represents a plea for the establishment of a Department of Romani studies at the Faculty of Philosophy in Niš and a post-graduate diploma and MA programme in Romani studies at the University of Niš, the author takes into consideration justifications for the very existence of such studies - especially their impact on the building of a qualified Romani elite – social institutions and actors who support foundation of the studies (Decade of Roma Inclusion 2005-2015; different state strategies for the Roma; Romani leaders) and circumstances which explain why these studies should be based in Niš. The author presents arguments which show that if such post-graduate diploma and MA programme in Romani studies were to be founded, the University of Niš would very quickly become a centre for Romani studies in the Balkans, while the Faculty of Philosophy in Niš, by opening a Department of Romani studies would become recognizable both in the Balkans and the wider region. The author concludes that the idea can easily be implemented since Niš is: a town of Roma as well; a multicultural and tolerant town; a Romani centre for the Southeast Serbia; a trans-border centre; the first centre to distribute the news about Romani emancipation around the world; a town in which Romology School of Niš is working; a town in which the first University course about the Roma was organized; and a town which has a significant number of qualified academics who work in the area of Romani studies.

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