Course syllabus
Autumn 2021
Course syllabus, Autumn 2021
Title
Identity and Ethnicity in a Global Community
Swedish title
Identity and Ethnicity in a Global Community
Course code
IM635L
Credits
15 credits
Grading scale
UA / Excellent (A), Very Good (B), Good (C), Satisfactory (D), Pass (E) or Fail (U)
Language of instruction
English
Decision-making body
Faculty of Culture and Society
Syllabus valid from
2020-08-31
Syllabus approval date
2020-05-20
Level
Advanced level
Entry requirements
Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or humanities + the equivalent of English course B
Main field
International Migration and Ethnic Relations
Progression level
A1N / Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirementsCourse contents
The course will deal with central perspectives and concepts for the exploration of ethnic relations. This includes the role of cultural and social circumstances for how such relations develop over time and consequences of international migration linked to key areas such as identity, ethnicity, nationalism and diversity.
Learning outcomes
After finishing the course, the student shall:
• display knowledge of key phenomena and concepts in the field of ethnic relations;
• display knowledge of how researchers within the social sciences and humanities have addressed issues of identity, ethnicity and cultural diversity;
• demonstrate an ability to formulate critical, tenable and substantiated scientific arguments in the field of ethnic relations, orally as well as in writing.
Learning activities
The learning process is student-driven. It relies on the initiatives by, and contributions of, students. Lectures will only be used as a means of introduction. The course consists of lectures and seminars. Each seminar consists of topical presentations by students and/or lecturers, followed by a discussion.
Assessment
The assessment of the students’ knowledge will be based on individually performed written assignments and presentations of group projects. In group presentations the individual student’s contribution must be distinguishable.
Course literature and other study material
- Alba, Richard & Foner, Nancy (2017) Strangers no more, Immigration and the challenges of integration in North America and western Europe, Princeton: Princeton University Press [324].
- Berger, S. & Storm, E. (eds) (2019) Writing the history of nationalism, London/New York/Oxford/New Delhi/Sydney: Bloomsbury Academic [274]
- Daynes, S and Lee, O (2008) Desire for Race, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press [256]
- Jenkins, R. (2008)* Rethinking Ethnicity, London: Sage Publication [207]
- Jenkins, R. (2008)* Social Identity, London & New York: Routledge [245]
- Özkirimli, U. (2017) [third edition]* Theories of Nationalism: A Critical Introduction, London: Palgrave. [271]
*earlier/later version available
Additional readings available online will be handed out during the courses (ca 500 pages)
Course evaluation
All students are offered an opportunity to give oral or written feedback at the end of the course. A summary of the results will be made available. The students are also given a possibility to offer feedback through the course council.
Interim rules
If a course is no longer offered or has undergone major changes, students will be offered two re-take sessions based on the syllabus in force at registration during a period of one year from the date of the implementation of the changes.
Additional information
Language of instruction is English