ISA XVI International Laboratory for PhD Students in Sociology Santiago de Compostela/A Coruña (Spain) 9th– 13thSeptember 2019 “Mobility and Social Inequalities in a Globalized World” Globalisation has been accompanied by a growing interest in the study of mobilities, understood in its broadest sense (bodies, objects, virtual, communicative and imaginative), with some scholars referring to the Mobility Turn (Urry, 2007). These mobilities – their causes and consequences, as well as their meanings, constructs and regulations, lie at the centre of the configuration of societies on a world scale. Furthermore, globalization has sparked a debate into the emergence and increase in new forms of inequalities among societies (gender, race, class, age, ethnicity, and nationality), due to the supranational spatial integration of economies and societies and unequal market flows. The PhD lab will focus on the intersection between mobilities and social inequalities in a globalized world. The Laboratory includes a series of lectures delivered by leading sociologists from Spain and the international community. However, the core of the programme are presentations by the students of their own work and subsequent discussion by students and faculty of the work. The theme for this Laboratory has been conceived in broad terms, and students’ research may focus on or be related in a variety of ways. The XVIth ISA International Laboratory for PhD Students in Sociology is organised jointly by ISA, the Spanish Federation of Sociology (FES) and the International Migration Sociology Team at the University of A Coruña (ESOMI), with the collaboration of the Sociology Department at the University of Santiago de Compostela, as well as the Department of Sociology and Communication Sciences, the Faculty of Sociology and the PHD Programme on Social and Behavioral Sciences at the University of A Coruña (UDC). Pre-arrival Welcome to Santiago de Compostela! Here a few things to keep in mind: Galicia is known by its impredictable weather. Temperatures in September usually range between 12 and 23 Celsius degrees (53-77 Farenheit), so you should expect chilly nights and warm afternoons. Rain is considered a form of art in Santiago, so get ready for it! Bring comfortable clothing and shoes! There will be some walking around the city. If you have any questions about what to bring, do not hesitate to ask us! We'll gladly help you getting ready for the visit. PACKING TIPS Umbrella and/or raincoat, rain-adapted footwear. In Spain the two-pin continental plugs are used, as elsewhere in Europe. Bring an adapter if you need it! We reccommend bringing only the medication that you need. Common medicines such as analgesics or flu tablets are easy to get in Spain, and there are many pharmacies around our city. Comfortable shoes: we'll do some walking tours, and once you get here you'll want to walk around the city! Sunscreen lotion. When the rain passes it gets pretty sunny! LANGUAGES Galicia is culturally diverse. You will hear two languages TO GO when walking around: Spanish and Galician. Learn some words before you arrive to communicate with the locals! English Galician Spanish Hello Ola Hola Good Bye Ata logo Hasta luego Please Por favor Por favor Thanks Grazas Gracias You are welcome De nada De nada How much is this? Canto custa isto? ¿Cuánto cuesta esto? Where is...? Onde está...? ¿Dónde está...? Sorry Desculpe Perdón GETTING HERE B Y B U S Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) You will land in Santiago de Compostela Airport the 8th of September. Every half hour a bus (Empresa Freire) departs from Santiago de Compostela Airport to ‘Plaza de Galicia’ in the inner city and vice versa. Buses run every day of the week from 6 am til 1 am. They make several stops, including bus station 'Estación de Autobuses’ northeast of the city centre. Thats your stop! Tickets will cost you 3€ one way, or 5.10€ for a round ticket, a nd it will take around 20 minutes to get to the Estación de Autobuses. From there, it takes about 15 minutes walking to your accommodation, the Burgo das Nacións Hall, as you can see in the map. B Y T A X I Alternatively, you could just take a taxi. The ride has a fixed price of 21€, and if you arrive with other participants you can always split the cost of it. Accommodation Burgo das Nacións Hall [Av. do Burgo das Nacións, s/n, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña] This Hall is located at the North Campus (Campus Norte) about 500 metres from the historical centre. It will take you around 17 minutes to walk from your accommodation (A) to the venue where we'll conduct the PhD Lab (B). In the surrounding area you will find the faculties of Philology, Economics and Business Administration, and Communication Sciences, and also the Auditorium of Galicia. The building occupies part of the so called "Burgo das Nacións" university complex, which was built provisionally in 1965 to provide shelter to pilgrims coming to Compostela during that Holy Jacobean year. +34 881 81 19 52 T H E V E N U E Consello da Cultura Galega The PhD Lab will be conducted at the Consello da Cultura Galega, the Galician Culture Council (CCG). The Consello da Cultura Galega is a public institution dependent on the Autonomous Government of Galicia, founded to promote and hold academic, research and cultural activities (as well as the dissemination of Galician cultural values). Since its creation in 1983, it has hosted numerous congresses, seminars, conferences and exhibitions of a very varied nature, providing it with an immense capacity and potential as a space for sharing know-how and knowledge. It has organised events in various fields, such as history, art, anthropology, philosophy, sociology and literature. The Consello da Cultura Galega also edits journals, working documents and reports and has a large documentary collection. It also plays a key role in promoting the events and activities it hosts. FACILITIES Auditorium Library Capacity: 30 people. It is the place where Capacity: 100 people. The facilities most of the sessions will take place. The include a PA system, audio and facilities include a PA system with audio audiovisual recording amenities, recording, projector and computer with projector and computer with Internet Internet connection. connection. +34 981 95 72 02 T H E V E N U E The Consello da Cultura Galega is housed in the historic Pazo de Raxoi, (Plaza do Obradoiro), the city’s most emblematic site, as the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is just opposite. The library and the auditorium overlook this monument. SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Santiago de Compostela (included on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1985) is synonymous to mobility and exchange. The city’s sociological interest is unquestionable, because of its idiosyncrasy as a hospitable pilgrimage city, overflowing with culture and knowledge. Its monasteries, temples, palaces, ancient streets and traditional popular architecture, together with its cultural significance, make it a unique city to host the ISA XVI International Laboratory for PhD Students in Sociology. Compostela has been called the ‘Cosmopolitan City of the Middle Ages’. The discovery of the tomb of the Apostle Santiago, at the beginning of the 9th century, gave rise to a place of worship in the confines of the Iberian Peninsula. For more than a thousand years it has been a crossroad, an arrival and meeting point, marking the end of a pilgrimage route that dates back a thousand years: the Camino de Santiago, which since the 9th century has transformed this "Finisterrae" or ‘Land’s End’ into a meeting place for western thought. A primitive route, which followed in the wake of the Milky Way, connecting the Iberian Peninsula with the rest of the continent. Much of the significance of this city stems from the movement of thousands of pilgrims that visit the city during the course of the year (in 2017 the number stood at 301,000), driven by spiritual, religious or cultural reasons. WH A T T O SEE Santiago is an incredibly beautiful city. Just wandering around the Historical Center is enough to spend a few hours in awe. We'll give you some ideas about places to visit in case you don't know where to start: The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela Cathedral Museum Alameda park Bonaval Gardens San Francisco Convent San Martiño Pinario Museo do pobo Galego Or even the tiny Salomé Church, where you'll find one of the few existent pregnant Virgin Marys, an angel wearing glasses and other peculiarities. Santiago de Compostela is also known as home to one of the oldest universities in Europe, founded in 1495. The facilities at the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC) – which include research institutes, university residences, sports fields, cultural spaces and libraries- are resources for more than 30,000 students and many of them continue to be housed in historical buildings, such as the History Library or the Faculty of Medicine. EATING DURING T H E L A B Vegetarian options will Breakfast be available for lunch Every morning, a yummy breakfast will be served at the and dinner, please remind us if you have Burgo das Nacións cafetería. any special needs! Lunch We'll provide all the participants with lunch packs, kindly elaborated by a small family owned business in Santiago. You'll be able to walk around the city and decide where do you want to seat to eat, maybe in the company of dozens of pilgrims sitting at the Praza do Obradoiro or in Bonaval Gardens. Your pack which will include the following: One sandwich, pizza or empanada (traditional Galician pie) One dessert One piece of fruit One bottle of water Dinner After finishing each day's session, you'll have dinner at the restaurant, Garum Bistró (B), [Garum Bistró, Praza das Penas, Santiago de Compostela] where you'll enjoy a full menu.