Abstract
Presentation of an academic course Approaches to Romani studies, where student learn about topics that are key to the understanding of the situation and position of the Roma as one of the largest European historical "minorities", and the repercussions that stem from this position, including the production of knowledge and research that underpins it. On the example of a selection of topics from different fields of current Romani studies, we will explore not only the present day knowledge on the Roma, but also what this knowledge tells us about the European societies they have historically interacted with.
In parallel with this focus, we will also introduce current debates on approaches and methodology in the field of Romani studies, and the possibilities and challenges faced.