Dr. Christian Joppke

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Biography

Christian Joppke is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Bern, specializing in the fields of political sociology and citizenship studies, with a focus on immigration, integration, and multiculturalism. He has held prominent positions at institutions such as the American University of Paris, Jacobs University Bremen, the University of British Columbia, the European University Institute, and the University of Southern California. Joppke’s work explores the interplay between national identity, religion, and citizenship in the context of immigration policies in Europe and North America. His published monographs include 'Neoliberal Nationalism: Immigration and the Rise of the Populist Right' (2021), 'Multiculturalism Dead?' (2017), and 'Secular State Siege: Religion and Politics in Europe and America' (2015). Joppke has received grants from the Swiss National Science Foundation focusing on issues related to secularism and migration. His academic contributions also extend to various edited volumes and journal articles where he critically examines contemporary societal issues surrounding immigration and integration policies.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2006-01-01 — 2011-01-01

American University of Paris • Paris, France

Held a professorship in Political Science.

Professor

2004-01-01 — 2006-01-01

Jacobs University Bremen • Bremen, Germany

Served as a professor in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Professor

2003-01-01 — 2004-01-01

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, Canada

Was appointed as a professor in the Department of Anthropology and Sociology.

Professor

1995-01-01 — 2002-01-01

European University Institute • Florence, Italy

Taught and conducted research in the Department of Political and Social Sciences.

Assistant Professor

1990-01-01 — 1994-01-01

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, USA

Lectured in Sociology.

Requirements for University of Bern

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent Maximum 60 ECTS credits of additional requirements if background is slightly different
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Specialization Notes

Part of the Swiss Joint Master in Computer Science (Bern, Fribourg, Neuchâtel).